Therapist in Novi, Michigan April Brown, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
April Brown, MA, LPC
Specializes In:
April Brown, LPC, provides compassionate and evidence-based care to adults and seniors across Michigan. She supports individuals facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. April works closely with her clients to identify strengths, clarify goals, and build practical tools for managing daily life. Whether you’re navigating career stress, relationship strain, or chronic emotional distress, April offers a safe and affirming space to explore what matters most to you. April is especially passionate about helping individuals who are coping with complex grief, trauma, and identity-related concerns. She has extensive experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with head injuries, and first responders—populations that often encounter unique mental health needs. Her therapeutic style is warm, attentive, and rooted in a deep respect for each person’s lived experience. Through modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches, April helps her clients reconnect with their values and regain a sense of clarity and purpose. A particular area of April’s clinical focus is addressing the emotional toll of chronic pain, somatoform disorders, and sleep disturbances. She understands how deeply intertwined the mind and body can be, especially for those whose physical symptoms are compounded by unresolved stress or trauma. Her integrative approach supports long-term healing by attending to both the psychological and physiological dimensions of wellness. This work is especially meaningful for clients who may feel misunderstood or overlooked in traditional healthcare settings. April began practicing in 2015 and brings a thoughtful, seasoned perspective to therapy. Her therapeutic environment is grounded in mutual trust and collaboration, where clients can engage in meaningful growth at their own pace. Outside of her clinical work, April enjoys dancing, baking, sewing, and DIY home projects. She also loves watching science fiction and horror films, decorating interior spaces, and spending quality time with loved ones. These creative outlets reflect the same energy and empathy she brings into her sessions—centered, engaging, and deeply human.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- General relationship issues
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Premarital counseling
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Grief & loss
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Care Network of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Alliance Plan
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- McLaren Health Plan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Priority Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
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Oakland University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with April Brown. You can also call 248-846-8345 to have someone assist you.
April Brown generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 248-846-8345 to find out April Brown's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by April Brown:
- Aetna
- Blue Care Network of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Alliance Plan
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- McLaren Health Plan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Priority Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 248-846-8345 to see how we can help.
April Brown is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
April Brown works at:
Yes, April Brown does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, April Brown is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: