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April Barker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with two decades of experience providing adult mental health care across diverse clinical settings. She serves as IOP Clinical Director at Ocean Psychiatry: A Salma Health affiliated clinic, where she combines direct client care with program leadership and clinical supervision.
April earned her master’s degree from Alliant International University in San Diego and has worked across wraparound services, military family systems, community agencies, case management programs, and intensive outpatient settings. Her leadership ensures that the Intensive Outpatient Program delivers structured, evidence-based treatment while maintaining individualized, patient-centered care.
She utilizes a client-centered framework and brings extensive experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression and anxiety, ADHD, relationship challenges, life transitions, and trauma-related conditions. Within Salma Health’s integrated model, April collaborates with psychiatric and therapeutic teams to ensure coordinated treatment planning and measurable progress throughout the program.
In addition to her clinical work, April has long been committed to community service and volunteer initiatives supporting mental health access and education.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salma Health right for me?
If you’re living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health challenges and haven’t found the relief you deserve, Salma Health may be a good fit. Our approach combines advanced diagnostics, personalized treatment, and compassionate care to help you find what truly works for you. The first step is a comprehensive consultation with our team, we’ll help determine the best path forward together.
What does it mean that Ocean Psychiatry is a Salma Health affiliated clinic?
Ocean Psychiatry is in Fremont and part of the broader Salma Health network. For patients, that means you receive personalized, evidence-based care locally, while benefiting from shared clinical standards, coordinated treatment approaches, and access to advanced therapies core to Salma Health’s integrated brain health model.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans, including TRICARE, Medicare and a range of commercial providers. Our billing team will verify your benefits, review your coverage and explain any out-of-pocket costs before your visit. For any questions about insurance or payment, please contact our team directly at 510-451-2000
How do I know what therapies are right for me?
Every journey at Salma Health begins with a comprehensive evaluation led by our clinical team. Together, we’ll understand your symptoms, history, and goals, then design a personalized care plan that may include TMS, esketamine, talk therapy, or other evidence based treatments. No two care plans are alike; each is tailored to your unique needs.
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