April Akers, PhD, LPC, Therapist in Bristol, Tennessee

April Akers helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults across Tennessee navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clinical expertise, and a personalized approach to care. At LifeStance Health, she provides therapy for individuals, couples, and groups, supporting patients who are seeking relief from anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and many other mental health concerns. Her goal is to create a welcoming, supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. April has experience working with a broad range of emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns. Her clinical approach is tailored to each individual’s unique needs and may incorporate evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She also offers additional therapeutic approaches and services to help patients build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and improve overall well-being. A particular area of passion for April is helping individuals with alcohol and drug use issues, PTSD and trauma, and childhood behavior concerns. She understands the profound impact these challenges can have on individuals and families and works collaboratively with patients to promote healing, growth, and lasting recovery. Whether supporting a child experiencing behavioral difficulties, a teen working through emotional challenges, or an adult recovering from trauma or substance use concerns, she focuses on practical strategies that support long-term success. April believes that effective therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and genuine understanding. She strives to help patients identify their strengths, overcome obstacles, and develop healthier patterns that support emotional wellness and personal fulfillment. Outside of her professional work, April enjoys spending time reading, which helps her continue learning, exploring new perspectives, and maintaining balance in her personal life. As a LifeStance Health provider serving patients throughout Tennessee, April is committed to delivering high-quality mental health care for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors. She welcomes individuals seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use concerns, relationship challenges, and other mental health needs.