Dr. April T. Brown, Counseling Services

12/30/2025

✨ “The intimacy of love describes how beautiful togetherness is between us.” ✨

True intimacy isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, mental, and spiritual connection. 💙 At Dr. April Brown’s practice, we help couples and individuals explore deeper connection, strengthen emotional bonds, and cultivate meaningful closeness that lasts.

Whether it’s rebuilding trust, enhancing communication, or exploring self-intimacy, we provide a safe space to grow closer—to yourself and your partner. 🌿

💙 Discover the beauty of togetherness.
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12/28/2025

💫 Navigating the Holidays as an Interfaith Couple 💫

The holidays can be meaningful—and challenging—when partners come from different religious or spiritual backgrounds. Differences in traditions, family expectations, and values can create stress if they’re not openly addressed.

A few gentle reminders this season:
✨ Have open and respectful conversations
✨ Plan ahead together
✨ Honor each other’s traditions and boundaries
✨ Focus on the values you share—love, gratitude, and connection

Interfaith relationships can thrive with communication, understanding, and mutual respect. If the holidays bring up tension, support can help you reconnect and move forward together.

If you need couples counseling, call 239-565-6921 to book an appointment with a couples therapist.

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12/27/2025

💬 What Does a S*x & Intimacy Therapist Do?

A s*x and intimacy therapist helps individuals and couples explore, understand, and improve their s*xual health and emotional connection. 🌿

They can assist with:

Communication around s*xual needs and boundaries
Resolving intimacy or desire challenges
Healing after trauma or s*xual difficulties
Strengthening connection and emotional closeness

Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your relationship, therapy creates a safe space to explore these sensitive topics with compassion and guidance. 💙

Call 239-565-6921 to book a same-week appointment with Dr. April Brown, Doctor Of Intimacy.

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12/24/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas Eve & Merry Christmas! ✨🎄

From all of us at Dr. April Brown and our team, we hope your evening is filled with warmth, laughter, and the joy of being surrounded by loved ones.

Take a moment to breathe, reflect, and savor the magic of this special night.

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12/23/2025

Self-intimacy is about being aware of your own feelings and caring about those feelings, and having the ability to sharing them with your partner. Intimacy with another person is difficult if you don’t have self-intimacy.’ In this episode, you will learn about self-intimacy and how it affects one’s thoughts, feelings, actions and relationships. The episode will also provide tools on how to increase self-intimacy.

About Nathalie Ellis

Nathalie D. Ellis is a Licensed Professional Counselor ,a National Certified Counselor, and Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor. She acquired her Master’s in Arts in Professional Counseling from Argosy University in Atlanta in 2000. She has had intensive training in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with intense trauma, emotional disturbance, behavioral issues, and relationship conflicts. In addition, she has completed intensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Gottman Method Level 1 Couple Therapy. She is a certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and as a Juvenile S*x Offender Counselor. Her therapy approaches include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic, Family Systems, Couples and Relationship, and Art and Play Therapy. Currently she has a private practice called ESTEEM Counseling and Consulting Services in Decatur, Georgia, where she has been servicing clients since 2012. In her practice, she not only provides therapy services but training, clinical supervision, and consultation, as well. Her mission is to ensure individual have access to mental health services and training.

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12/22/2025

✨ New Blog Post Alert! ✨

The holidays are a time for celebration—but they can also bring pressure, stress, and the need to “do it all perfectly.” 🎄💭

Our latest blog, “How to Set Realistic Traditions So the Holidays Do Not Feel Like a Performance,” shares practical strategies for creating holiday traditions that are meaningful, manageable, and truly joyful.

📝 Written by: Brittani Garcia, M.A.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

In this guide, you’ll discover how to:

Establish traditions that feel genuine and doable

Set realistic expectations for yourself and your family

Cultivate holiday experiences filled with connection, joy, and calm

👉 Read the full blog here:
https://draprilbrown.com/how-to-set-realistic-traditions-so-the-holidays-do-not-feel-like-a-performance/

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The holidays often come with a long list of expectations. Decorations, gatherings, gifts, and perfect moments can make the season feel more like something we are supposed to "perform" rather than something we get to enjoy. Many people find themselves moving through the motions without feeling connec...

12/20/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

Cape Coral Therapists is seeking a Registered Intern or Graduate Student to join our team.
🌍 Preferably bilingual
📍 Location: Cape Coral

If you’re passionate about mental health and helping individuals, couples, and families grow, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply here - https://fortmyerstherapist.com/mental-health-relationship-supervision-coaching-consulting/

12/19/2025

✨ New Blog Alert! ✨

The holiday season is full of joy—but it can also bring stress, anxiety, and overwhelm for kids. 🎄💭

Our latest blog, “Helping Kids Manage Holiday Stress and Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide,” provides practical tips and compassionate strategies for parents navigating this busy season with their children.

📝 Written by: Johana Calvo, IMFT, BCaBA
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

In this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Identify signs of holiday stress in your child
Support healthy emotional regulation and coping skills
Create calmer, more realistic holiday experiences for the whole family

👉 Read the full blog here:
https://draprilbrown.com/the-hidden-holiday-struggle-how-to-shield-your-child-from-seasonal-stress-and-anxiety/

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The holidays are a time for joy and celebration—but they can also bring stress, especially for children who thrive on routine and predictability especially those who deal with social anxiety. Last month, we asked parents about their biggest concerns during the holiday season. Unsurprisingly, the t...

12/16/2025

🚨 We’ve Moved!

Our Cape Coral office now has a brand-new home! Come visit us at:
🏢 3208 Chiquita Blvd., Suite 204, Cape Coral, FL 33914

Our Sarasota office is still welcoming clients at:
🏢 1487 2nd Street, Suite C-4, Sarasota, FL 34236

We’re thrilled to continue supporting your mental health journey in our updated, comfortable space. 💙

12/14/2025

This is why you don’t want s*x anymore and it’s not low libido.

For many people, the issue isn’t desire.
It’s exhaustion. Emotional disconnection. Unresolved stress.
And a nervous system that doesn’t feel safe enough to relax.

When intimacy feels like pressure instead of connection, your body responds by shutting down—not failing.

Desire returns when safety, rest, and emotional closeness are restored.
And yes—this is something therapy can help with.

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12/13/2025

Intimacy thrives on truth, not obligation.
Saying “yes” out of pressure builds resentment.
Saying nothing builds distance.

Honest conversations about desire, boundaries, and emotional needs create the safety intimacy requires to grow.

S*x should be a choice, not a duty.
Connection starts with communication.

What does honesty look like in your relationship?

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12/10/2025

Looking for counseling that honors your faith? 💙
Finding the right counselor can feel overwhelming especially when you want someone who respects your values and spiritual foundation.

Dr. April Brown, Doctor of Intimacy, is highly experienced with couples and individuals. And for those who want it, she offers faith-based counseling upon request. That means you’re welcome to bring your beliefs, prayer, and Christian values into the work we do together. 💙🙏🏽

You don’t have to choose between your healing and your faith.
If you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here for you. 💙

📩 Message us or call 239-565-6921 to schedule a same-week appointment.

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