April Leaman, MS

10/25/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Research statistics suggest that a minimum of 50% of couples presenting for couples therapy has or is experiencing domestic abuse. As therapists and clinicians, it is our duty to understand these complex relational dynamics and offer ethical care toward safety and healing. 💜 https://www.gottman.com/blog/v-is-for-violence/

10/20/2025

I consider myself fortunate to be among this crew. ❤️

Let’s be honest — not all therapy practices are created equal.

At As You Are Counseling, we’re not chasing numbers, quotas, or growth for the sake of growth. We’re building something real.

Bigger practices can lose the personal touch — where therapists become just another name on a spreadsheet and their needs take a back seat to metrics. That’s not us. At AYA, our therapists are seen, supported, and valued as whole people. We believe that when clinicians feel cared for, they can care more deeply for others.

We intentionally keep our culture personal and connected — celebrating milestones, supporting professional dreams, and ensuring our therapists are truly compensated for their expertise. We pour into our team so they can pour into their clients.

We’re proud to be a place where heart meets purpose — where therapists thrive, clients heal, and everyone is reminded what it means to come as you are.

07/17/2025

So excited to be a part of a team that increases accessibility of mental health services to all in need.

🌍✨ New Blog Post Alert! ✨🌍

At As You Are Counseling, we believe that language should never be a barrier to healing. That’s why we’re proud to offer therapy in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). 🧠💬🤟

Our newest blog post dives into why bilingual and ASL-accessible therapy is essential, how these communities are often overlooked, and what we can all do to bridge the gap. 📊💡

💻 Read now: https://www.asyouarecounselingllc.com/post/bridging-the-gap-why-bilingual-and-asl-accessible-therapy-is-essential
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01/10/2025

I have been working through a Women’s Mental Health Specialist certification and the dearth of information on women’s reproductive trauma experiences is staggering. Today’s session concentrates on perinatal loss. Chances are, we all know many people who have dealt with this possibly even silently over our lifetimes. The complexities of women’s experiences are limitless. Today was a good reminder to be kind to others and be open to deepening our own understanding through ongoing learning and awareness. ♥️

10/13/2024

In 2003, I got my career started in mental health with an internship in which I was trained and certified in the SAAPC program. The program provides free counseling and advocacy for anyone affected by sexual abuse, harassment, and assault. I continued on after the time of my internship ending as a volunteer sexual assault hotline call responder. Sexual assault, domestic violence, and abuse issues have become a core piece of the work I believe in deeply. Today, here’s a shared post providing statistics and research correlated directly to the impact on mental health related to intimate partner abuse and stalking/cyberstalking. Know the signs and get help. Help others get help. And as always, believe someone when they are telling you that they are afraid, and resist passing judgment on others who stay in these dynamics out of fear. Please reach out locally to if you would like to become a volunteer with this excellent organization!

12/19/2023

I sometimes work with clients who are recovering from severe relational abuse where their sense of reality is distorted by a disordered individual. When they have done the work to set boundaries and separate from this person, then the next shoe drops and they find themselves a victim of an all-out smear campaign. It’s important to remember that when the abuser loses their ability to control you, they are feeling their power over you dwindle, so they try to control how others see you. This means you are doing something right. Trying to defend yourself against false accusations and character assassination is a trap-a trap to keep you connected to an emotional vampire. Remember that their constant criticisms and attacks are merely a confession of how they feel about themselves inside and move on with your day. Be strong. You know who you are. It’s a wild, wild world out there, but you’ve got this! 💪🏼 ❤️

04/18/2023

Hello friends! April is counseling awareness month. I’m feeling inspired by all these new spring blooms. What will it take for you to start taking the steps of putting your wellness first? For any hospitality or food service employee, I am offering 40% off your first 6 sessions if you reach out this month to begin our work together. Email april@fiftytwentywellness.com or visit www.fiftytwentywellness.com for more information. Be well today! ❤️