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Meet your providers
NeXgen Therapies provides online evaluations, classes, and counseling support with privacy, clarity, and a judgment-free approach designed for real life.
April Smith, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
April Smith, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Adults
Couples
Anger Management
Alcohol/Drug
Domestic Violence
Legal / Court-Related
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 13 years of experience supporting adults, couples, and individuals navigating legal, emotional, and relationship-related challenges. I specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety, OCD, anger management concerns, relationship difficulties, severe and persistent mental health conditions, and Alcohol/Drugs-related concerns.
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I have extensive experience with court-related and evaluation-based services, including anger management, domestic violence, Alcohol/Drugs education, probation-related needs, and legal stress. Since 2015, I have taught court-ordered classes and provided evaluations for clients involved in legal or compliance-related situations.
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My therapeutic approach is warm, supportive, and goal-focused. I use evidence-based methods to help clients build practical coping skills, better manage symptoms, and make meaningful progress toward their goals.
Approaches
CBT, REBT, DBT, ERP, Seeking Safety, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Education
Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, with additional training in EMDR and Seeking Safety.
Benjamin Gatliff, LMHC
Mental Health and Alcohol/Drug Treatment Professional
Depression
Anxiety
Anger Management
Stress Management
Trauma / PTSD
Dual Diagnosis
I have lived a full and meaningful life, shaped by both challenges and growth. Like everyone, I have made choices I am proud of and choices I have learned from. These life experiences, along with more than 22 years in the mental health and Alcohol/Drugs treatment field, have helped shape the way I support others.
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My approach is honest, compassionate, and completely nonjudgmental. I believe every person deserves to be heard, respected, and met where they are. At times, I may be direct; at other times, I may be gentle. My goal is always to offer another perspective, help clients see life more clearly, and support them in functioning better in their daily lives.
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I do not claim to have all the answers. What I offer is experience, perspective, and a genuine desire to help people who are ready to take steps toward healing and change. For those who feel lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain on life's journey, I am here to provide support, guidance, and hope.
Approaches
Eclectic therapy, reality therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.
First Session
We will discuss your concerns, goals, and the support you hope to gain, then begin coordinating a practical treatment plan.
"My life's work can be summed up in three words: offering people hope."
Benjamin Gatliff
Benjamin Gatliff, LMHC
22+ Years in Mental Health and Alcohol/Drug Treatment
You Are First
Support centered around your needs, your schedule, and the progress you are ready to make.
Online Simple Access
Get started from the comfort of home with an easy, private online process.
Confidential Support
A safe, judgment-free space for honest conversations and professional guidance.
Lasting Progress
Practical tools and compassionate support to help you move forward with clarity.