Ms. Snell has over 20 years of experience assisting children and adults in achieving their therapeutic goals leading to a more satisfying life. Ms. Snell’s approach to therapy is from a systems perspective working within the context of the entire family even when working with individuals. In working with children and adolescents she has training and experience in early childhood brain development, play therapy, and substance abuse treatment both individually and in group settings with adolescents. She is also experienced in providing therapy to adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system dealing with issues such as anger management, violent thinking patterns, and oppositional behavior. Her experience working with adults includes therapeutic settings ranging from vocational/career counseling to providing therapy to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. She also has experience in assisting with adjustments to life transitions, mood disorders, family issues, marital counseling, and parenting. In 2016, Ms. Snell received the North American Council on Adoptable Children Activist Award. Ms. Snell graduated from Carson Newman College with her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Nurse. Ms. Snell is enrolled in the University of Tennessee – Knoxville’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. To learn more about April go to her website at: Three Springs Wellness
To make an appointment with April contact her at 865-316-6146 or email her at threespringswellness@gmail.com.