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April Sheppard

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Zenith Counseling, PLLC
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Adjustment Disorder, Child or Adolescent,
In network with Aetna, Alliance Health Plan, AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carolina Complete Health,

Introduction

April offers a calm, steady space for teens and adults who feel emotionally overwhelmed, worn down by difficult experiences, or unsure how to move forward. Her work focuses on helping clients rebuild confidence, strengthen coping skills, and take manageable steps toward healing. She believes therapy should be a place where clients feel genuinely supported as they learn to trust themselves and their capacity for growth. April works with teens and adults navigating difficult experiences, emotional overwhelm, and major life transitions. She also has specialized experience supporting children and teens affected by trauma and understands the challenges parents can face while caring for their families and trying to make room for themselves.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMFT #00873 (NC)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

April Sheppard accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Alliance Health Plan
  • AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Carolina Complete Health
  • Healthy Blue North Carolina

Pay out-of-pocket

April Sheppard has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Zenith Counseling PLLC Video Office
226 Ashville Avenue Ste 10
Cary, NC 27518-6660
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Zenith Counseling-Apex
1091 Pemberton Hill Rd
Apex, NC 27502-0079
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Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy - Syracuse University

Certifications

  • Trauma Focused CBT

FAQ

Is April Sheppard accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? April Sheppard is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. April Sheppard also offers a free consultation.
Does April Sheppard offer telehealth appointments? April Sheppard does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does April Sheppard specialize in? April Sheppard specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Child or Adolescent, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Parenting, School Issues, and Trauma.
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