University of Northern Colorado
Ph.D. graduate student in School Psychology, expected graduation May 2025
University of Northern Colorado
Master of Arts in Foundations of Professional Psychology, 2021
Colorado State University
Master of Arts in Sociology, 2008
April Pratt, M.A.
april.pratt@birchpsychology.com | 303.834.1026 ext. 30
*departing practice summer of 2024
April is a school psychology extern and a student at the University of Northern Colorado. She has years of experience working with elementary-aged children and teens in an instructional capacity. Her graduate work in school psychology has allowed her to adapt her skills to a therapeutic setting. She utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and art therapy techniques to increase confidence and help clients develop lifelong skills. She has experience with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, attention-deficit/hyperactivity, autism, behavioral concerns, and classroom management.
April practices a person-centered approach and values unconditional positive regard in her therapeutic relationships. She promotes a growth mindset with her clients as well as herself. In her spare time, April enjoys watching movies and playing video games with her husband and three children. She can be reached at april.pratt@birchpsychology.com and 303.834.1026 ext. 30
When certain, potentially traumatizing events occur between the ages of 0-17, the effect they can have on that individual's life is massive; these events are often referred to as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). A prevalence of ACEs in someone’s childhood can lead to a number of different issues later in life, including physical health issues such as heart disease and diabetes; mental health issues such as being at a higher risk of suicide, depression and bipolar disorder, and other issues such as pregnancy complications, difficulty forming healthy relationships, and struggling to create a stable work history as an adult.