April Sizemore, M.MFT

April Sizemore, M.MFT Counselor | Teacher | Encourager I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Change is the goal of all therapy.

In my 15+ years of experience within the mental health field, I have worked with issues related to shame, grief, infidelity, anger, suicidal ideation, self worth, substance abuse and sexual addictions. I specialize in healing from trauma, relationship attachment issues, and mood disorders including depression, anxiety and schizoaffective disorders. I use a client-centered, systemic approach, helping clients to find hope and feel empowered on their journey to healing, growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve current challenges. I work with clients to unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding them back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I believe that human beings are intrinsically good and strive toward being better people, toward healing themselves, and being more whole. My goals is to foster this growth as they walk through this process, helping them uncover their inner strengths and gain new skills and develop deeper understandings of themselves which enable change. My counseling services come from a Biblical perspective, although not all of my clients are professing Christians. I use a client-centered, systemic approach and am passionate about working with couples, families and individuals as they work to unlock their strengths, discover how to reach their goals and become their best selves. I feel honored to be trusted by clients who allow me to walk with them through their difficult circumstances. I am focused on helping people become whole and healthy in their spirituality, relationships with others, and reaching their full personal potential.

Changing how we parent as our children grow and become more independent is a topic that often comes up in my counseling ...
11/20/2025

Changing how we parent as our children grow and become more independent is a topic that often comes up in my counseling sessions because it can be the source of much tension in parent/adult child relationships. While this article won't cover all of the many complexities of parenting an adult child, it may help provide some principles to guide the transition that happens as we healthily launch our young adults.

The transition from parent/child to parent/peer can be rough. Learn what that change involves — and the difference between "obey" and "honor."

11/20/2025
Do you catch yourself saying "I'm sorry" for everything? Here are some ways to shift to more effective, self honoring ap...
11/15/2025

Do you catch yourself saying "I'm sorry" for everything? Here are some ways to shift to more effective, self honoring approaches.

DBTSkills. Interpersonal Effectiveness.

🌀 Ever notice how some people accuse others of being “too critical”… while they themselves bend over backward to please ...
11/13/2025

🌀 Ever notice how some people accuse others of being “too critical”… while they themselves bend over backward to please everyone?

This article does a great job explaining how *covert narcissists* can appear sensitive, kind, and accommodating on the surface, yet interpret even gentle feedback as an attack. They may label others as harsh or unkind, all while trying to manage how they’re perceived through people-pleasing behaviors.

If you’ve ever felt like you have to walk on eggshells around someone who seems easily wounded but subtly controlling, this read offers some insight and clarity. 👇🔗

Covert narcissists' extreme interpersonal sensitivity to criticism stems from fragile self-esteem, shame, and distorted thinking, making feedback feel threatening.

✨ You don’t owe anyone access to your peace.✨ So much of healing is learning that it’s okay to step back, to say *no* an...
11/02/2025

✨ You don’t owe anyone access to your peace.✨

So much of healing is learning that it’s okay to step back, to say *no* and to protect your energy without guilt.

You don’t have to explain your boundaries to those committed to misunderstanding them.

Peace is precious — and part of your growth is realizing that it’s yours to protect. 🌿


💛 April Sizemore, M.MFT, LPC, LMFT
Helping women reclaim their peace, confidence, and voice.
📍 Virtual & In-Person Counseling
📞 (325) 267-5310
📧 april.sizemore806@gmail.com

Healing your attachment patterns doesn’t always look big or dramatic — sometimes it’s in the quiet, everyday moments whe...
10/30/2025

Healing your attachment patterns doesn’t always look big or dramatic — sometimes it’s in the quiet, everyday moments where you respond differently than before. 💛

Maybe you pause instead of reacting.
Maybe you finally say what you feel without apologizing for it.
Maybe you notice the old anxiety flare up… but it doesn’t run the show anymore.

That’s healing.
That’s growth.
That’s you becoming the grounded, self-trusting version of yourself that you’ve been working toward. 🌿

If you’re ready to strengthen your sense of self, build healthier relationships, and feel more emotionally steady — this is the work I love to help clients do.

💬 April Sizemore, M.MFT, LPC, LMFT
📞 (325) 267-5310
📧 april.sizemore806@gmail.com

09/04/2025

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is surrender. If something is lost and cannot be fixed, let it go and leave it in the past. There is a reason why some people lose and bounce back, and others stay stuck in a moment of failure. They can’t surrender and face the feelings and meaning of the loss, so they hang on to something dead. The big idea that successful people always have the strength and courage to live out is to “Cut your losses and move on.”

Comment “FORWARD” to learn more about the strength it takes to let go.

08/14/2025

I see it in so many people who’ve been through narcissistic abuse…
You get up. You do what needs to be done. You hit deadlines. You keep everyone else’s world turning.
From the outside, you look like you’re coping really well.
But inside, It’s different. You feel flat, unhappy and disconnected.
Like you’re moving through your days in low light.

This could mean that you are in Functional Freeze.

Functional freeze is a nervous system state called dorsal vagal shutdown.
It’s a survival response your body learned to keep you safe. You appear calm on the outside, but deep down your system has gone quiet… no big joy, no big fear, just a steady hum of “getting through.”
And while that numbness once protected you, staying here too long can keep you stuck.

Signs you might be in functional freeze:
You can meet daily responsibilities, but feel emotionally far away.
Joy and creativity feel impossible, even though you’re technically “safe” now.
You zone out or dissociate, especially when life slows down.

Ways to start gently thawing:
Move: walk barefoot, bounce on your heels, or shake gently to wake your vagus nerve.
Speak to yourself the way you’d speak to a frozen child, softly, with care.

You don’t need to try harder, you need to take it slower and connect with how you are feeling.
~Caroline Strawson

07/24/2025

When your Boundaries start to feel like Peace instead of Guilt, you're Healing.

07/23/2025
07/22/2025

Sowing and reaping is an active law in absolutely every area of your life.
What words are you speaking over your life? Over your health? Your finances? Your career? Your family? Your friendships? Your future?

Now here is the real question: what are you THINKING over your life? The words you say out loud are only a small part of the story. The things you are thinking layer into your subconscious and literally point you in the direction of your thought life.

It is worth taking stock of what you believe about yourself and your future. It is worth consciously and intentionally adjusting your speech AND your thoughts into a positive direction that aligns with what God's thoughts are towards you and what His Word promises for you.
Change how you think and you will change your life!

~Wendy Walters

07/22/2025

When it comes to setting Healthy Boundaries in your relationships, when do you feel the most GUILT?

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Since completing a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University in 2005, I have gained extensive experience within the mental health field. I have worked with issues related to shame, grief, infidelity, anger, suicidal ideation, self worth, substance abuse and sexual addictions. I specialize in healing from trauma, relationship attachment issues, and mood disorders including depression, anxiety and schizoaffective disorders. I use a client-centered, systemic approach, helping clients to find hope and feel empowered on their journey to healing, growth and well-being. Change is the goal of all therapy. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve current challenges. I work with clients to unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding them back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I believe that human beings are intrinsically good and strive toward being better people, toward healing themselves, and being more whole. My goals is to foster this growth as they walk through this process, helping them uncover their inner strengths and gain new skills and develop deeper understandings of themselves which enable change. My counseling services come from a Biblical perspective, although not all of my clients are professing Christians. I use a client-centered, systemic approach and am passionate about working with couples, families and individuals as they work to unlock their strengths, discover how to reach their goals and become their best selves. I feel honored to be trusted by clients who allow me to walk with them through their difficult circumstances. I am focused on helping people become whole and healthy in their spirituality, relationships with others, and reaching their full personal potential.