April Lyons, MA, LPC

April Lyons, MA, LPC I am the founder of April Lyons Psychotherapy Boulder LLC and specialize in eating disorder and PTSD treatment and child counseling.

I offer a person-centered approach to therapy, recognizing that clients hold answers to health and healing but may need guidance in their exploration. Beyond my humanistic foundation, I uniquely draw from my training in somatic therapy, meaning I work with clients to discover the great wisdom their body holds. Recognized for my compassion and calm demeanor, I welcome the chance to meet you.

06/14/2026

Most people view ADHD and PTSD as two separate issues with completely different symptoms. One is a neurodevelopmental condition, while the other is a response to overwhelming, traumatic experiences. Dealing with ADHD and PTSD concurrently isn’t rare. Trauma exposure is more common among people wit...

06/13/2026

Research has consistently suggested that ADHD and bipolar disorder co-occur at significant rates. As many as 20% to 30% of people with bipolar disorder also develop ADHD. Adults with ADHD are also more likely to develop bipolar disorder than the average person.

06/02/2026

Negative beliefs that underlie depression are often tied to past experiences. EMDR targets the root of depression through these memories rather than simply addressing any symptoms you’re experiencing.

04/24/2026

Adaptive coping strategies are responses that work with your nervous system to help regulate it and provide genuine relief. These are more practical and evidence-informed meant to build resilience and a healthier relationship with hard feelings.

03/07/2026

EMDR incorporates side-to-side eye movements, tapping, or auditory stimuli to activate both sides of your brain, mimicking REM sleep. After trauma, your brain holds onto a distressing memory. Bilateral stimulation supports your brain in doing what it could not do during the trauma. Once you can proc

02/21/2026

Somatic therapy recognizes that you can’t fix trauma that’s stored in the body through mental work. Rather than focusing solely on the narrative, somatic approaches help you learn how to shift the physical sensations connected to those traumatic experiences.

02/09/2026

Somatic therapy helps you regulate by allowing your body to complete the initial protective response that it started, but never finished. Your body likely triggered a fight-or-flight response. But, unable to take the steps needed to carry the process to its end, all that energy remained trapped insi

01/19/2026

Several factors shape how long your trauma therapy journey will last. There is no set timeline and no race to the finish. Some people notice meaningful changes within a few months, while others benefit from a year or more of consistent work. Neither route is right nor wrong.

01/12/2026

Complex relational trauma consists of ongoing patterns of hurt within our closest relationships. Not only can this shape how we view ourselves, but it can also affect how we connect with others well into the future.

01/12/2026

Generalized anxiety disorder can interfere with your concentration and decision-making abilities. When anxiety triggers your nervous system and sends you into fight-or-flight mode, it limits your ability to think clearly. You may notice, unusual forgetfulness, mental exhaustion, even when you have n

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