April San Roman
Licensed Therapist, MA, LMFT
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What if I told you that you could be your own superhero? Through exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, you'll live more fearlessly than you ever imagined. I'll act as your coach, not carrying you or forcing you. I'll help you adjust your stride and cheer you on when things get tough. With consistent practice, you'll build endurance and discover you can go the distance. I also have experience with how OCD overlaps with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
What if I told you that you could be your own superhero? Through exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, you'll live more fearlessly than you ever imagined. I'll act as your coach, not carrying you or forcing you. I'll help you adjust your stride and cheer you on when things get tough. With consistent practice, you'll build endurance and discover you can go the distance. I also have experience with how OCD overlaps with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Location
Licensed in California
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Education
University of California at San Diego
Insurance
Plans accepted by April
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services, Western Health Advantage,
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Get to know April
Why I became an OCD therapist
Being a therapist means helping people reconnect with a healthy and fulfilled life. If OCD is creating a hurdle between you and the life you want to live, I'm here to be the helping hand that helps you move past that hurdle and get back to the joys of life.
My approach to therapy
Over the course of my career, I've worked with people from all different walks of life. What I've found is that people do best when they have practical skills and knowledge to overcome the challenges they're facing.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
The therapy space is the one room that we get to keep messy. You don't have to be sure of anything. You don't have to have all the answers. All you have to do is show up and let it all out. My hope is to create a space where you feel supported and safe enough to do exactly that.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy is less like a sprint and more like a marathon. Your first job is to just show up. Your therapist acts as a coach—not carrying you or forcing you—but helping you slow your pace and adjust your stride. If things get rough, they'll keep cheering you on. Over time, you'll discover that your limits may be more flexible than you thought, and you'll find that you have the ability to go the distance.
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