About Pieces of Clay Counseling in Vestavia, AL

April Morris, ALC, NCC,MA

April is the owner and founder of Pieces of Clay Counseling. She is an ALC and currently working under the supervision of Cherie Hickey, LPC-S. She holds a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in client-centered and trauma-informed care, providing a safe and empathetic environment for her clients. April works with clients of all ages, including children (3+), teenagers, and adults. She has a passion for helping individual and families restore the pieces of their lives that feel shattered, hard, and difficult to understand.

April is passionate about supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. She enjoys helping people navigate life transitions and supporting them as they achieve their personal goals. April has experience working with various groups, including those involved in foster care, adoption, third-culture kids, college students, recent graduates, women in ministry, sexual assault survivors, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. In addition to counseling, April also provides coaching and training for those in full-time ministry and serving abroad.

Outside of therapy, April is known for her love of all things pink, grabbing coffee with friends, her adventurous spirit (with a gluten-free food plan always in tow), and for celebrating life’s milestones with confetti!

Why Choose Pieces of Clay

Counseling in Vestavia, AL

At Pieces of Clay Counseling, we know that life's journey can be full of ups and downs that occasionally leave us feeling exhausted, confused, and deeply hurt. In these moments, we need help to overcome these challenges as we begin to make sense of these painful pieces of our story. Having a therapist to support you while offering compassion and empathy can help you restore and make sense of these parts of your journey. As your therapist, I seek to be an understanding presence by your side, helping you mend those fractured pieces and fueling your personal growth.

Reaching out for help can often be scary and intimidating, and getting this far is a brave first step! I would love to support you on your journey and discuss how therapy can help. Please call or email me today for a free 15 consultation to talk about how services at Pieces of Clay Counseling can help you!