About April
April Lacey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with eight years of experience. She aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supportive. April creates an encouraging space where people can talk about hard things and build on the strengths they already have.
April's background includes work in psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice. That variety shaped a flexible approach to common struggles like anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and self-esteem.
How April works
She also has experience with parenting concerns and people navigating life changes. Her work blends several practical approaches. She draws on cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and client-centered work to keep conversations focused on each person's priorities.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of sessions when people want tools to manage stress or find motivation for change. In sessions April aims for a collaborative tone. She listens first, then helps set realistic goals and small steps toward them.
Meetings are direct and respectful, with room for emotion and problem solving. People who value straightforward feedback and a calm, steady presence tend to fit well with her style. She supports issues tied to relationships, intimacy, grief, ADHD, mood disorders, and complex family dynamics.
April works with individuals ready to try clear, structured strategies while also honoring their personal story.
April lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What April works with
The areas below are the ones April selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
Approaches and flexible online care
April uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and impulsivity. She also relies on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's goals and pace, creating space for people to be heard and to set meaningful objectives together.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. April listens to each person's concerns, goals, and preferences, then suggests methods to try. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan so the work stays useful and relevant to daily life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls let people use visual cues during deeper conversations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for quicker check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, family, and other responsibilities while still working toward clear goals.
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