multiple careers. one calling
Social Work
Social Work
Social Work
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My social work background equipped me with trauma-informed understanding.
Real Estate
Social Work
Social Work
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My real estate experience sharpened my negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Law
Social Work
Law
My legal training empowers me to fight for justice and systemic change.
being multi-dimensional allows me to approach every case and client holistically - seeing the person behind the issue and advocating for outcomes that heal and empower.
Aprill Harmon, PhD
About Dr. Aprill
Trauma-Informed
With over 20 years of experience as a licensed social worker, Dr. Aprill has helped countless clients recover from traumatic experiences. Specializing in health, mental health, and housing related crisis interventions has equipped her with advanced problem solving, communication, and counseling skills.
Advocacy With Heart
At the heart of her practice, is advocacy. Whether helping clients navigate the trauma of domestic violence, homelessness, foreclosure, grief, loss, abuse, neglect, eviction, physical injury, or mental illness, being a voice for the voiceless is her primary interest.
Compassionate Care
Dr. Aprill understands that whether trauma survivors are experiencing a psychosocial crisis, buying or selling property, starting a business, or experiencing legal circumstances, it can be nerve racking. That's why she prioritizes clients' comfort and care throughout the entire process. She is dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible outcomes.
education
- University of Houston Law Center, JD in progress
- PhD, Our Lady of the Lake University
- MBA, University of Dallas
- MSW, University of Texas at Arlington
- BSW, University of Texas at Arlington, summa cum laude
- AAS, Paris Junior College, Honors
certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Real Estate Broker
- Accredited Small Business Consultant
- 40 Hour Mediation Certificate
- Advanced Family Mediation Certificate
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
awards & honors
- Judge Janet M. & Philip D. Heppard Endowed Scholarship (2025)
- Frank G. Evans Scholarship (2025) & (2024)
- Public Interest Fellowship (2024)
- HBA Real Estate Law Scholarship (2024)
- Robert Allen Memorial Student Excellence Scholarship (2023)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Scholar (2023)
- EISP Scholarship Recipient (2015)
- Certificate of Recognition-The Legacy of Leadership (2012)
- University of Dallas Dean’s Merit Scholarship Recipient (2010)
- UTA Honor’s Graduate (2004)
- Paris Junior College Honor’s Graduate (2002)
volunteer & community work
- Veteran Annual Homeless Stand Down (2024)
- Volunteer Mediator for Harris County Dispute Resolution Center (2023)
- Houston Lawyers Association Veterans Legal Clinic (2022)
- Baker Ripley Pro Bono Citizenship Forum (2022)
- Houston Food Bank (2022)
- Texas Offender Reentry Initiative (T.O.R.I.), Financial Literacy Instructor (2019-2020)
- Texas Offender Reentry Initiative (T.O.R.I.), Career Empowerment Coach (2016-2019)
- Prison Entrepreneurship Program, Business Plan Advisor (2012 - 2017)
publications
- Harmon, A. (2019). The Relationship between Money Attitudes & Authentic Leadership Among Professionals. ProQuest.
presentations
- Homeownership 2.0, Lone Star College-CyFair (2025)
- Property Tax Foreclosures, A Month of Service, Houston, TX (2024)
- Trauma Informed Care: Addressing Historical Trauma Through Whole Health (2023)
- Understanding the Intersection of Intimate partner Violence and Human Trafficking (2023)
- Law & Social Determinants of Health, TX Rehabilitation Association (2023)
- The Intersection Between Human & Sex Trafficking, VA Social Work Conference (2022)
- Human Trafficking & Homelessness, VA National HUD VASH Call (2021)
- Authentic Leadership & Burnout Prevention. Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care Conference (2020)
- Self-Awareness & Self Care. Supportive Services for Veteran Families Regional Call. (2020)
- Recovery Oriented Care. Case Management Training, City Square, Dallas, TX. (2019)
- Authentic Leadership & Burnout Prevention. VA Social Work Conference, Dallas, TX. (2019)
- Leadership & Economic Justice. International Conference on Business Intelligence, Computer Science, & Education, Sam Houston State University, The Woodlands, TX. (2016)
Contact Dr. Aprill
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