- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness work
About April
April Lacey is an Illinois LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with eight years of experience. She works with adults on relationship struggles, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and issues common in young adulthood such as career decisions, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Sessions focus on practical steps and conversations that help people manage what feels overwhelming now.
Before private practice, she worked in psychiatric units, on crisis lines, and in community mental health. That background includes work with youth and families affected by the juvenile justice system and in group practice settings. Those roles shaped how she responds to people in crisis and those facing ongoing stress.
April uses a mix of methods drawn from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and Attachment-Based ideas. In session she leans toward collaborative problem solving and clear skill-building rather than long, abstract theory talks.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She helps people identify small, manageable changes and practices they can try between meetings. Conversations cover thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and practical ways to reduce distress.
People who do best with her tend to want a direct, cooperative approach to work on relationship patterns, mood problems, and life transitions. She supports parents dealing with stress, people processing grief or loss, and those navigating identity and early career pressures.
How her approaches translate to online work
April often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, validation, and working at the client’s pace. That approach helps when someone needs a steady, respectful listener to sort through emotions and decide next steps.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is practical and homework-friendly, which can be useful for people juggling school, work, or changing routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then use a mix of methods that fit those aims. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made collaboratively throughout therapy.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy young adult schedule, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins between obligations. Some formats also let people have a quick, focused conversation when longer in-person meetings are hard to arrange.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, parenting questions, career stress, bipolar and ADHD related concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using Client-Centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to build skills and address patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients currently; sessions are provided for clients within the United States and conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking to be sure which formats are available for scheduling.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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