Dr. April Ballard, Psy.D, Clinical Psychologist

I welcome patients in my sessions by validating that it can feel scary to open up and get vulnerable, especially with someone you don’t know, but the reward is greater than the risk. 

Solution: I really enjoy being a psychologist because I love that I get to know people on such an intimate level and see clients make progress. Beginning therapy can feel daunting, so I emphasize that we can go at whatever pace is most comfortable for you, so sessions unfold in a way that feels natural. I gravitate toward using the cognitive behavioral therapy model because I find it’s effective in working through feelings of depression and anxiety.

Client Focus: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Types of Therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered

Issues: Depression, anxiety, life transitions

More than just my work: When I’m not helping people transform their lives, I’m enjoying spin sessions, indulging in my passion for tacos and guacamole, or hanging with my two big, silly black and white cats, Figgy and Felix. 

Education: 

California Lutheran University, B.S. in Psychology, Minor in Sociology

California School of Professional Psychology, Doctorate of Clinical Psychology