About me

As a licensed therapist in Texas, I bring over 16 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach is compassionate and holistic, focusing on helping clients navigate stress, relationship dynamics, family conflicts, and personal growth.

I enjoy and specialize in working with couples; whether it is premarital counseling, marital counseling, etc...

I specialize in addressing a wide range of emotional experiences, including social anxiety, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, and interpersonal dynamics. My therapeutic style creates a supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences, develop meaningful coping strategies, and cultivate deeper self-understanding.

My practice centers on empowering clients to overcome barriers, heal from past experiences, and build resilience. Whether you're struggling with workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or seeking personal transformation, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professional guidance.

I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and life stages, offering a non-judgmental space where your unique journey is honored and supported. Together, we can work towards meaningful personal growth and emotional well-being.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy

Years of Experience: 16

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

TX LPC 67156


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for April Fortner. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Feb 20, 2026 after therapy with April for 10 months on issues concerning relationship

I love my therapist she is awesome and a very good person who listens to all you have to tell her

Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with April for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

April was great to work with. My wife and I needed to discuss some of our issues with a neutral party so we could figure out how to start to address them without placing blame on each other. We made some serious progress while working with April, I definitely would recommend her to other couples.

Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with April for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Dr. Fortner has been great! She’s helped my fiance and I navigate each other and express our needs to each other and feel safe having an open discussion in session and privately as a couple, on top of helping us get back to appreciating each other as we navigate parenthood with our now 1 year old! We still have some work but we wouldn’t want anyone but Dr. Fortner!

Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with April for 9 months on issues concerning relationship

Excellent therapist, quick to listen before giving a response and has definitely helped us realize where issues lie and how to effectively respond and build from them.

Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She is great she sees both sides and remains neutral.

Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with April for 9 months on issues concerning relationship

April Fortner is a top level professional. Temperate, insightful, positive--she is a genuine fire extinguisher and brings up the lights.

Written on Apr 12, 2024 after therapy with April for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

She listens, she relates, she offers insight.

Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with April for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

April is wonderful! She is flexible with her scheduling, and she is both professional and relatable. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!

Written on Feb 09, 2024 after therapy with April for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

April finds a way to validate what we both feel while providing actionable steps to repair the relationship. She doesn’t sugarcoat, but maintains respect.

Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

You are a great listener, and can't wait to talk again .

Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with April for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

April is a great Therapist. I highly recommend.

Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with April for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

April has been very helpful! Would totally recommend!

Written on Oct 27, 2023 after therapy with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I love the way my therapist communicates with me reaches out and tries to help she is awaome

Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She has helped me realize that I'm like everybody else and by that I mean I have problems just like everyone else I just don't manage them the same way she help me realize that and as little as 3 weeks

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