April Hawkins, M.S.W., Associate Clinical Social Worker #119949

April Hawkins is a dedicated and experienced Associate Clinical Social Worker committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Fresno, and her Master’s in Social Work from Walden University. Having lived in Oregon, Missouri, Arkansas, and California, April brings a broad, culturally attuned perspective shaped by her experiences across diverse communities and socioeconomic backgrounds. She values humility, respect, and inclusivity as cornerstones of her practice.

April has extensive experience across the continuum of care, including residential treatment for adolescents and adults, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs (IOP/PHP), psychiatric hospitals, substance use recovery, detoxification, and medication-assisted treatment settings. This comprehensive background equips her to provide care that is both clinically informed and grounded in real-world understanding. She has a particular passion for outpatient therapy, where clients often arrive motivated and open to meaningful self-exploration.

In her clinical work, April draws on evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Experiential Therapy. She has a special interest in attachment-focused therapy, recognizing the profound impact of relationships on identity, resilience, and healing. Whether working with individuals, families, or groups, April creates a collaborative space that fosters insight, skill-building, and growth.

Beyond her role as a clinician, April enjoys gardening, traveling, and exploring new experiences. She brings this same spirit of curiosity and openness into her therapeutic work, believing that true growth often emerges when we step into discomfort—what Pema Chödrön calls learning to “lean into the sharp points.”