About April
April Medici is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and life changes. She offers a calm, straightforward approach and aims to make therapy practical and clear for people feeling overwhelmed. April works from Florida and brings 15 years of experience to her practice.
She began her career as a special education teacher and guidance counselor with the New York City Board of Education.
How April works
That classroom and school counseling work shaped how she listens and responds to real-life problems. April has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counselor education from the City University of New York. In sessions she centers the person in front of her and keeps goals practical.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking and behavior patterns, and Motivational Interviewing to support change. Mindfulness and narrative techniques are woven in when they fit the client’s needs. April has focused work with issues like addiction, parenting stress, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and first responder stress.
She also addresses blended family dynamics, communication problems, and the emotional impact of medical issues such as cancer. Treatment emphasizes clear steps, coping tools, and steady support. Her sessions aim to be collaborative and down-to-earth.
People who want a practical therapist who listens closely and helps shape workable plans may find her style a good match.
April lists 8 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
How April’s Approaches Work Online
April often blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist follows the client’s priorities and listens closely to what matters most. It helps people feel heard and steer the work toward their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and introduces practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. April will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made collaboratively so treatment stays focused and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and interactive skill work. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief check-ins, ongoing support, and flexible scheduling during busy days. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a routine while using the approaches above to address stress, anxiety, trauma, and other concerns.
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