- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
- Trauma and grief
About April
April Balzhiser is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 18 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addictions, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and life changes. April also offers coaching and supports those facing compassion fatigue and related challenges.
She uses straightforward conversations to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical steps and coping skills that people can try between meetings. April draws on client-centered methods and goal-oriented techniques to keep work focused and relevant.
Her background includes long-term work in social services and mental health. That experience includes domestic violence, sexual assault, child welfare and foster care, alternative schooling, and family conflict. Those roles shaped how she talks about trauma, safety, and rebuilding routines.
April blends different approaches to match a person's current needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used for thinking and behavior patterns, while Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills support emotion regulation. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are added when people want help with awareness and change.
She aims to make sessions clear and practical. New clients can expect a collaborative first meeting to set goals and decide next steps. April works in Illinois and provides services in English.
How her approaches work in remote sessions
April combines a few practical methods to guide sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping a person set their own goals. It is useful when someone needs a space to sort out feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and offers exercises to change unhelpful patterns. That approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. April will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest which approaches to try. That plan can change as needs shift, so decisions are collaborative rather than fixed.
The practical value of online sessions is that they can fit into a busy life. Confirm the session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Remote meetings can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, avoid commuting, or keep sessions during a work or school break. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt tools like CBT worksheets or DBT skills practice for use in an online meeting so the work remains hands-on and actionable.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addictions, intimacy issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversations and practical tools. Work often includes goal setting, skill practice, and brief behavior or thinking exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in social services and mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, in Illinois and practices in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are provided in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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