- Collaborative sessions
- Strengths based
- Adoption and foster care focus
About April
April Lacey is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois. She welcomes people who are ready to make a change and offers calm, steady support through that process. April emphasizes honesty and respect in sessions and aims to help clients recognize their strengths.
She has eight years of clinical experience across psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice. That background includes work with people affected by the juvenile justice system and a range of mood and behavior concerns. Her practice addresses anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, parenting stress, bipolar disorders, ADHD, and grief.
April draws from several therapeutic approaches to shape sessions. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered techniques and attachment-based ideas. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also inform her work to support change and coping.
In the room she focuses on building a collaborative relationship. Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. She helps people set achievable steps, practice new skills, and reflect on patterns that get in the way.
April also pays attention to specific life stresses like adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver strain, abandonment, divorce, and cultural issues. She encourages people to bring what matters most to them so therapy can be relevant to daily life.
How attachment, CBT, and client-centered work translate online
Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and safety in the therapy relationship. It helps people notice how early bonds shape current reactions and rebuild more secure ways of relating.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and build different behaviors for mood and anxiety problems.
Client-centered therapy makes the session a supportive, nonjudgmental place where the person leads the pace and goals. This approach helps people process feelings and discover their own solutions.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. It can make it simpler to maintain continuity when life is hectic and reduce travel time. The biography does not list which specific session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking to make sure they match your needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does April help with?
She supports people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem problems, parenting stress, bipolar conditions, ADHD, grief, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
April uses a mix of approaches that keep sessions conversational and goal focused. She emphasizes collaboration, respect, and practical steps clients can use between visits.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with April?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.