About April Hankins
I created my practice in 2020 with a speciality in
spiritual trauma
and I am just as passionate about it today.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
She/Her
Hi, I’m April. My claim to fame is I was once Chuck E Cheese. Yes, of course, I had a WWJD bracelet, (mine was black in case you were curious). As might be expected, I saw the duct tape visual (multiple times) to discourage sex before marriage. I’m from Pennsylvania and living in Ohio, so naturally, my heart aches for Wawa. I rarely miss a We Can Do Hard Things episode. I lived for the Liturgists podcast years ago when I was shifting my spiritual beliefs.
My nightly snack is popcorn and olives.
I attended Eastern University for youth ministry and worked at a large, evangelical megachurch. I attended this church since middle school and then led their middle school ministry. I realized my favorite part was leading the small group because we talked about real life so this led me to pursue a masters in counseling at Missio Seminary. When I first became a therapist I could not believe fellow therapists cursed and I thought everyone just needed more Jesus to solve their problems.
Let’s just say, professionally and personally a lot has changed for me. I started to question certain things about my beliefs. Working with a trans teen helped me see I could no longer hold onto toxic theology about them. I will forever be grateful to this client for the relationship we built and the pivotal role they played in my life. One question led to another. I am thankful I followed the thread of questioning my spiritual experiences, beliefs and institution.
I help my clients reclaim trust in themselves & decide their own path forward. I know how excruciating it can feel to experience all of the different losses that come with processing spiritual trauma. I love to help people like you because I know you are full of integrity and deeply care about your impact on the world. You have the courage to ask risky, life changing questions. Contact me if this is resonating with you. I know your path will look different from mine and that is celebrated.
