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April Zariczny - Nunez, LMFT, LIMFT

Somatic-informed therapist blending body and talk work

AN Portrait of April Zariczny - Nunez

About April

April Zariczny - Nunez helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, career questions, addiction concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and with symptoms of ADHD. April is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience offering practical guidance and tools.

She works in a plain, direct way that mixes body-focused practices with talking therapies. Sessions may include breath work, gentle movement, and mindfulness alongside conversational work.

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Background and approach

April uses somatic-informed methods to help people notice how feelings live in the body and to find ways to calm and regulate those sensations. Her approach blends Existential, Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused ideas. She shares psycho-education and resources so people can try small, doable steps between sessions.

The goal is to build skills that fit daily life and make gradual, lasting change. April completed her training to be a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and holds the LMFT credential. She has five years of clinical practice and brings both practical tools and reflective conversation to sessions.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that attends to thoughts, feelings, and bodily experience. Sessions are offered in English and she works with people in Oregon and internationally. April aims to create a calm, respectful environment where clients can experiment with new ways of coping and find clearer direction in their lives.

Integrating body-based and talk approaches online

Somatic Therapy invites attention to bodily sensations and simple physical practices to help regulate stress and strong emotions. It often uses breath, grounding, and movement awareness to help people notice where feelings live in the body and to reduce physical tension.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, values, and life's big questions. It helps people clarify what matters to them, face uncertainty, and make choices that align with their priorities. Hypnotherapy uses focused attention and guided imagery to access deeper levels of concentration and suggest new ways of responding to stress or habits.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to test methods, adjust techniques, and prioritize goals based on needs and preferences. Together they decide which tools to try and how to adapt them for online sessions.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for people in different places. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity when travel or work makes in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can use these options to tailor pacing, check in on body-based exercises, and support steady progress over time.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
April supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and career concerns, addictions, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends body-centered work with talk therapy, using somatic awareness, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to help people notice patterns and try practical steps between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of clinical experience and combines embodied practices with psycho-education to help people develop coping skills and make steady changes.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She holds LMFT credentials: CA LMFT 107000 and OR LIMFT T2224, and practices from Oregon.
Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
California, Oregon
Languages
English