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I’m Dr. April Brown, and I founded The Heard Counseling & Coaching in 2020 to support women through seasons that feel overwhelming, uncertain, or quietly heavy.
After navigating postpartum depression myself, I knew I wanted to help women through life's hard transitions. I knew there had to be a different way, it was then I developed my method: beyond talk therapy.
Motherhood, life transitions, or shifting hormones can leave you feeling disconnected and stretched thin. I help you feel more in control of your thoughts, less overwhelmed by your responsibilities, and more like yourself in the middle of it all.
My approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy, blending clinical psychology with nervous system and hormonal awareness for whole-body support to create meaningful, lasting change.
In this short video, I share how I approach therapy and what it’s like to work together, so you can get a clearer sense of whether this space feels right for you.
It’s about understanding your system, honoring your body’s intelligence, and cultivating strength that feels calm and sustainable.
You might look like you have it all together, but inside, your mind feels busy, and your body stays tense. In counseling we gently sort through what’s driving that, so you can feel more settled, clear, and no longer stuck in survival mode.
When your mind won’t slow down, and you feel constantly on edge, we work to understand what’s driving your anxiety so you can feel in control again.
Helping teen girls to build confidence, process emotions, and feel more secure in who they are as they grow.
Support for managing stress, academic pressure, and life transitions while staying grounded and focused.
Compassionate support for the grief, uncertainty, and emotional weight that often come with infertility, IVF and other fertility treatments, miscarriage, or birth trauma.
Support for mothers feeling low, disconnected, or not like themselves as they adjust to life after birth.
Helping calm racing thoughts and constant worry so you can feel more present and at ease during the postpartum transition.
Support for navigating the mental load of motherhood while reconnecting with yourself and finding a more sustainable balance.
Navigate transitions with a holistic mind-body framework to feel safe and strong, aligning your life goals with your wellness.
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Whether you’re seeking counseling in Florida or coaching from anywhere in the world, we offer support to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself as you move forward.