Harness the healing power of the brain to release current stress & past hurts to live with more presence, purpose, and peace.
EMDR Therapy in Greensboro, NC
Can you relate to any of this?
You are super competent, maybe having heard the words “gifted” or “high achieving” in some aspects of your life (work, school, etc.).
You are the one called upon (from a young age) to come up with big ideas or fix things (family/work), which makes it incredibly frustrating that you can’t just fix these current problems on your own.
You think then overthink the situation, trying to anticipate everyone’s needs but end up disappointed because you still can’t get it right.
You feel like an imposter, questioning “How can I have it together in one area of my life while struggling with the most basic skills in another area?”
If the world operates at a level 5, you feel life is always at a 10. Lights are brighter, sounds are louder, smells are stronger, and you notice the smallest of details all the time. People may have described you as “highly sensitive” or as “having big feelings.” You seem to experience the world more intensely and feel utterly exhausted from it.
It feels impossible to be yourself in front of most people, so you have many versions you present. When you have let down your mask in the past, someone made you feel like you were “too much,” so you hold back now and closely monitor then replay every word.
You’re over it. You want to keep living, but life needs to be a lot different.
You may have tried therapy and felt annoyed with all of the feelings talk and the blank slate therapist staring back at you. You feel frustrated cognitive strategies only got you so far, but you haven’t given up and know there has to be more.
Or maybe you have looked into therapy, but it feels overwhelming. So many choices. So vulnerable. The “what ifs.” You haven’t been able to take the next step because it has felt too hard.
You have all these people counting on you, whether it’s your students, clients, children, parents, a partner and the idea of taking time for yourself for therapy has felt selfish and a bit unnecessary, until it doesn’t. You tell yourself surely you will just figure it out and things will get better.
Something has you at your wits end realizing enough is enough: depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, panic, nightmares, broken relationships.
You have mind tricks and coping strategies that have been getting you through it all, with what oftentimes appears to be flying colors. People have no idea the struggle that goes on inside of you and the challenges you face everyday.
You often feel alone, unseen, and misunderstood even by the people who are closest to you.
I want you to know that…
Your brain has the ability to change & the power to heal from trauma & life’s stressors, you just need help to make that happen.
If you could think your way out of these problems, 100% you would have. Thing is- stress & trauma don’t store in the thinking part of your brain and so it can’t be fully processed there. We have to work in a deeper part of the brain, connecting with the body, to move memories to reduce (and hopefully eliminate) the negative symptoms you are experiencing.
How I can help
I specialize in therapy for lasting change.
You are searching for someone to get in the ring with you & be in your corner. I offer the support of a coach, who in each session is trying to work myself out of a job. Equipping you, I am a tool. A scaffold. A super knowledgeable, intuitive resource for you. From our day one together, I am using my gifts & skills to help you grow in knowledge, confidence, & trust- in yourself.
Your brain & body are designed to heal. I help identify & facilitate change in places you are stuck or needing support. I show and then guide you to do this for yourself. You learn how to connect to the body & your inner wisdom. Working together, you move from needing so much external support (me, self-help books, validation from a parent or partner, etc.) to realizing you have had everything you need, and it has been in you all along:
Wisdom. Strength. Resiliency. Divine Connection.
This process looks different for each client. If anything is standing in the way of you understanding or achieving this, we do the work to heal that first. I never take for granted the incredible honor it is to be given a front-row seat in watching the miracles unfold in your life. It is an absolute gift that of all the people in the world, we have been brought together to do beautiful, healing work. I am so grateful to be part of each client’s journey.
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Trauma is the emotional and physiological response to experiences that overwhelm your sense of safety, stability, or control. It can stem from single events or from ongoing stress, and it doesn’t always have to be something “big” to have a big impact—what are often called “little t” traumas, like chronic criticism or emotional neglect, can deeply shape how we move through the world.
Trauma lives in the body as much as the mind, often showing up through anxiety, hypervigilance, or feeling stuck. Therapy can help you safely process these experiences and reconnect with a sense of calm, clarity, and self-trust.
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Neurodivergence refers to the natural variations in how people think, process information, and experience the world. It includes conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, giftedness and others that affect cognitive functioning, communication, or behavior. Being neurodivergent isn’t a flaw—it’s simply a different way of experiencing life that comes with its own strengths and challenges.
My approach honors these differences and supports clients in building self-understanding, confidence, and tools that actually work for how their brains are wired.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a proven therapy designed to help people heal from distressing experiences and trauma. During EMDR sessions, clients focus on a difficult memory while engaging in guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, which helps the brain process the memory in a way that reduces its emotional impact. This approach can be highly effective in helping individuals feel more grounded, empowered, and at peace.
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based treatment that helps people overcome trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and other emotional challenges. With guidance from the therapist, ART allows clients to process distressing memories quickly and replace them with positive images, often providing relief in just a few sessions. This approach is designed to help clients feel calmer, more in control, and free from the weight of past experiences.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a compassionate, evidence-based approach that helps individuals understand and heal the different “parts” of themselves. In IFS, we explore these parts — such as the inner critic, the protector, or the wounded self — to foster self-acceptance and create inner balance. By building a deeper connection with your core Self, IFS empowers you to lead with calm, clarity, and confidence.
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Brainspotting is a powerful, brain-based therapy that helps access and process trauma, emotional pain, and stuck patterns by focusing on specific eye positions, or "brainspots," that correlate with stored experiences in the brain and body. It works by bypassing the thinking mind and tapping into the deeper, unconscious layers where trauma and emotions are held.
This approach allows for deep healing without needing to retell or overanalyze the story. Many clients find brainspotting to be a gentle yet transformative way to release what's been keeping them stuck.
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I welcome clients who are already working with another therapist but are seeking additional support to address trauma through approaches like EMDR or Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). My goal is to collaborate with the therapist and client to provide targeted trauma-focused care while respecting the therapeutic work already in progress. Together, we can create a coordinated approach that best supports your client’s healing journey.
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How it works
Life is stressful enough right now. Let me make this part as easy as possible.
Take some time to explore my website. Look at the FAQs (frequently asked questions). Many of your wonderings will be answered there.
Feel like I could be a good fit for you? Click on the button below to “schedule your first appointment.”
If you are still looking for more information to help you make a decision, email or text are the best way to ask questions (april@aprilfjeld.com or 336-742-5189).
Q: Do you offer a free consultation?
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I get a lot of therapists offer free consultations. A part of me wants to be that person, but at this time I have very limited availability to do free consultations. The main reasons for me include:
The back and forth about the scheduling of it can be a lot (and it can be difficult for me to meet your needs). It’s a lot to hold in my head, and it’s easy to drop the ball (missing an email, etc.). I also think about these way too often when I am supposed to be sleeping.
Scheduling later in the week, I have to reserve an hour (or more if a weird time) to not work with a client (losing income), and many times a potential client will not be available for the scheduled call (maybe having reached out to multiple therapists at the same time and finding a connection but not letting me know).
The 10-15 minutes turn into 30-60 minutes, and I struggle with that boundary. I set the expectation of what the call is intended for, but I don’t want to be rude (and have you not pick me) because I tried to cut off your story. And I am genuinely interested in knowing you, which makes it even harder.
I often work with neurodivergent folxs, and I know what it feels like to feel rushed by someone or be encouraged to “get to the point.” Nearly every consultation I have previously done ends with scheduling the first session (so I am not coming across rude to potential clients), but the risk of making someone feel hurt in this conversation (dismissive of their need to communicate in a way that makes sense to their brain) feels yuck and not worth that risk.
I end up explaining things about myself and strategies (for example, EMDR) that can be found on my website.
People who request consultations sometimes are on the fence about starting therapy (not really sure or wanting to commit). Our conversation gets them excited about starting therapy. We schedule, they come to 1 or 2 appointments, and then we don’t move past that. It is more beneficial for you to come to the decision you want to come to therapy, versus coming because I convinced you it is a good idea.
I am a one-woman-show when it comes to running the business, so I wear many hats. I am a mom of four. The stress of it all (mentioned above) when it comes to consultations is incredibly draining. That feels so silly to admit. I have spent a lot of time wearing masks and people-pleasing, so it’s hard for me to not just “do this thing.” I am sorry if you have read all of this stuff and you choose not to work with me because of this boundary, and I sincerely wish you the best.
If it makes you feel better, think of our first session as a consultation/getting-to-know-you meeting. It will be the full hour and is billed accordingly, but if I am not the right therapist for you, that is no problem. There is no rose ceremony at the end of the session or commitment contract you have to sign. 🙂 Your time is not wasted, as learning more about you could help me get you to the therapist you need.