~Drake Wellness Group~

Start your journey today!

~ Heal, Thrive, & Live Life Again ~

Do you feel stuck, disconnected, and unhappy in your relationship? Or maybe you feel stuck, disconnected, and unhappy with yourself. Have you lost a sense of identity, maybe not even sure who you are anymore and how you got here? Perhaps you're having issues navigating a big transition in your life and feel overwhelmed with emotions you can't seem to make sense of. Life can come at you fast and sometimes it gets hard to slow down to really understand and feel what's happening without feeling like you're going to drown. 


Here is where I can help!


I specialize in couple/relationship/marriage therapy and help couples rebuild lost connections and mend relationship wounds through Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). We are meant for connection and you'd be surprised at how impactful relationship bonds (healthy or unhealthy) are to our overall wellness. In addition to couples, I also work with adults, adolescents, parents, and families. I help people navigate through depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity issues, grief and loss, and trauma. Scroll to the "Let Me Help You Through" section (or click the tab above) and see all of the other areas I can help you with.


I'll meet you with warmth, compassion, and acceptance wherever you are on your life journey. My most important goal is to understand your lived experiences; walking alongside you toward the healing you deserve.


You don't have to look at the whole staircase; we will take it one step at a time toward your desired wellbeing.


Drake Wellness Group is here to help you heal, thrive, and live life again! 

Tell me how I can support you

APRIL HARRIELL

Licensed Professional Counselor & Owner

Emotionally Focused Relationship/Couple Therapist

My number one goal as a therapist is to meet you with full acceptance of your entire lived experience and personhood. I value the time I get to spend with my clients and aim to provide an emotionally safe space for you to explore aspects of yourself you may have hidden or didn't even know existed.


Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is my area of speciality that I use not only to help couples strengthen the connective tissue within their relationships, but I also help individuals restore supportive bonds with those they love. Emotionally secure and satisfying attachments/bonds are critical components to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being; we are meant for connection! I'll help you identify and understand your unmet attachment needs, fears, and injuries to make sense of your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. I'll help you develop deeper levels of connection with yourself and with the relationships that mean the most to you.


I strive for this website to serve as a "house" of information and resources to help you along your path. I hope as you move through the "house" you feel the compassion and care I have for every person I work with, and I'm hopeful that includes you.


It's a privilege to walk alongside you on your journey to better overall wellness and a more enriched life! Thank you for choosing Drake Wellness Group and I look forward to beginning our work together.


With Gratitude,
~April

LET ME HELP YOU THROUGH...

  • Grief & Loss


  • Anxiety


  • Depression


  • Abandonment


  • Attachment Issues


  • Relationship Issues


  • Marital Issues


  • Coping Skills


  • Family Conflict



  • Loneliness


  • Couple Counseling


  • Women's Health


  • Trauma


  • Life Transitions


  • Divorce


  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

What kind of therapy do I offer?

 

  •  Individual Therapy


  • Couple/Relationship/Marriage Therapy


  • Family Therapy


Heal, thrive, & live life again!

How are sessions held , insurance, and fee information...


  • At this time, all sessions are held virtually. I use HIPPA compliant technology and software that protects your privacy.
  • I accept Optum / UHC  insurance plans.
  • If you are out of network, at your request, I can provide a super-bill for you to submit to your insurance provider to help off-set the cost of services.
  • I am licensed in the states of Wisconsin (#10804-125) and Mississippi (#3030) , which means you must be in one of these states at the time of your session, per each state's licensing requirements.
  • Fees for sessions are as follows:

60 minute individual sessions- $155

60 minute couple / family sessions- $165


Here's How it Works...

  • 1. Set up appointment

    Call or email (contact information listed below) to schedule your free 15 minute consultaiton call and/or to set up your first appointment. Intake paperwork and consent forms will be sent after this is set up. 


  • 2. Complete intake & consent forms

    Log into the client portal (link will be emailed after appointment is scheduled). Read through and complete all policy information and required intake and consent forms. All of these forms must be completed BEFORE your appointment time. 


    You can also complete your client portal profile in this step as well as provide additional necessary information. Please sign up for appointment and document reminders in this step as well. 


  • 3. Prepare for your first session

    Reflect on your goals for therapy and maybe jot down some notes you want to bring to your therapist's attention at your first appointment. Don't worry, if you forget anything, there will always be time to share with your therapist at another appointment. 

  • 4. Get ready to heal, thrive, & live life again

    Be proud of yourself! You've taken the first step on your healing journey! Get ready to heal, thrive, & live life again! 

 Customer reviews

Special features

Contact us

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

Books are great additions to therapy and just good, in general, to have in your toolkit. They not only provide helpful information, but can also give greater understanding of what you may be going through. Sometimes, you might even get into one of these books and say to yourself, "How did this person know my story!!"...sometimes you can really see yourself in these pages. If reading a page-turning book isn't your style, search for these on Kindle or audio-book platforms like Audible.


I'll try to update this section as I discover new reading material I want to share with you! Now get to it...dig into one these selections and build your wellness library!


RELATIONSHIPS

  • Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson


  • the Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman


  • Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John & Julie Gottman


  • Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment & How it can Help you Find & Keep Love by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller

HEALING

  • The Journey from Abandonment to Healing by Susan Anderson


  • After the Rain by Alex Elle


  • How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera


  • You Are Your Best Thing, Vulnerability, Shame, Resilience & the Black Experience edited by Tarana Burke & Brene` Brown

TRAUMA

  • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessell Van Kolk, M.D.


  • My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem

WORKBOOKS / JOURNALS

  • In Courage, A Daily Practice of Self-Discovery by Alexandra Elle


  • How to Meet Yourself, the Workbook of Self-Discovery by Dr. Nicole LePera


  • Today I Affirm by Alexandra Elle



  • The Hold Me Tight Workbook: A Couple's Guide for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson


~ RESOURCES ~

If you or someone you know is in crisis, or  a threat to harm themselves, don't be afraid to reach out for support. Suicide doesn't have to be the answer and is preventable! If you need help, or know someone who does, you can reach out to one of these services below:


  • Call or Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) 
  • Dial 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE 
  • The Trevor Project 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Substance abuse is a major issue affecting millions of people each day. Not only are those who are abusing subtances affected, but so are their families, friends, and other loved ones. It's an issue shrouded in shame, and it doesn't have to be that way. If you, or someone you know is struggling, you can reach out to the following: 


  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Alliance (SAMHSA)

SAMHSA

Approximately 20 people per minute are physically abused by their intimate partners, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. It can be hard and scary to reach out for help for so many reasons, but you don't have to suffer alone. Please know that help is available! 


Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline  1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. Click below!

National Domestic Violence Hotline

If you're looking for support for other mental health issues, here are some additional resources to look into:


  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
  • Mental Health America (MHA)
  • National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-422-HOPE
  • Al-Anon for Families of Alcholics 1-800-344-2666


 ~ Contact DWG ~

I want to hear from you! If you have any questions about any of the services offered, or any part of the therapeutic process, please use the form below and give me a shout. You can also use this form to request your free 15 minute consultation or set up an appointment. Please give me approximately 24-48 hours to follow up with you.


I look forward to connecting with you!

~April


Contact Us

Share by: