Dr. April Bachrodt, LCSW
Education:
PhD, Social Work
MSW, Social Work
BSW, Social Work
Credentials:
Licensed Certified Social Worker
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Trained
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Trained
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Trained
SMART Recovery Facilitator
AASECT Member (Sex Therapy Training Ongoing)
Clinical Focus:
Hello! I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) and hold a PhD in Social Work from the University of Kansas. My past research and practice experience focused on the intersection of trauma and women involved in the criminal justice system. I have over ten years of experience working in a variety of practice settings and am one of the founders of Magdalene Serenity House in Fayetteville, a two-year residential program designed to help women who have experienced trauma, sexual exploitation, addiction, and incarceration rebuild their lives.
I have been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). One of my favorite modalities is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a collaborative approach that helps people build a life aligned with what matters most to them. I am currently pursuing dual certification in Sex Therapy for both individuals and couples through the Sexual Health Alliance. As a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), I participate in ongoing AASECT-approved supervision and training.
I specialize in working with adults ages 18 and up and see individuals and couples. My clinical focus includes anxiety, panic, OCD, and trauma, as well as relationship challenges and intimacy and sexuality concerns. I also enjoy working with individuals navigating chronic health concerns, neurodivergence, and challenges related to substance use and recovery. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and inclusive, and I work with individuals and relationships of diverse identities, orientations, and structures, including those who are kink, polyamorous, or ethically non-monogamous (ENM).
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter, exploring the parks and family-friendly activities that Northwest Arkansas has to offer. I enjoy playing sports and have brought home several championships with my co-ed softball and volleyball teams. My favorite time of year is March Madness, and I am a die-hard Kansas Basketball fan. My favorite place to be is at an amusement park riding roller coasters or curled up on my couch watching reality TV or a scary movie!
PhD, Social Work
MSW, Social Work
BSW, Social Work
Credentials:
Licensed Certified Social Worker
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Trained
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Trained
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Trained
SMART Recovery Facilitator
AASECT Member (Sex Therapy Training Ongoing)
Clinical Focus:
Hello! I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) and hold a PhD in Social Work from the University of Kansas. My past research and practice experience focused on the intersection of trauma and women involved in the criminal justice system. I have over ten years of experience working in a variety of practice settings and am one of the founders of Magdalene Serenity House in Fayetteville, a two-year residential program designed to help women who have experienced trauma, sexual exploitation, addiction, and incarceration rebuild their lives.
I have been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). One of my favorite modalities is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a collaborative approach that helps people build a life aligned with what matters most to them. I am currently pursuing dual certification in Sex Therapy for both individuals and couples through the Sexual Health Alliance. As a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), I participate in ongoing AASECT-approved supervision and training.
I specialize in working with adults ages 18 and up and see individuals and couples. My clinical focus includes anxiety, panic, OCD, and trauma, as well as relationship challenges and intimacy and sexuality concerns. I also enjoy working with individuals navigating chronic health concerns, neurodivergence, and challenges related to substance use and recovery. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and inclusive, and I work with individuals and relationships of diverse identities, orientations, and structures, including those who are kink, polyamorous, or ethically non-monogamous (ENM).
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter, exploring the parks and family-friendly activities that Northwest Arkansas has to offer. I enjoy playing sports and have brought home several championships with my co-ed softball and volleyball teams. My favorite time of year is March Madness, and I am a die-hard Kansas Basketball fan. My favorite place to be is at an amusement park riding roller coasters or curled up on my couch watching reality TV or a scary movie!