April Faust

Compassionate, skills-based therapy for life challenges

LCSW Pennsylvania

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About April

April Faust is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania who uses cognitive and behavioral methods alongside mindfulness and skills-based interventions to support clients through difficult life moments.

Background and approach

With 12 years of experience in mental health, she blends practical techniques and compassion to address stress, anxiety, mood concerns like bipolar disorder and depression, substance use issues, relationship and family challenges, and trauma-related problems. She also works with concerns such as grief, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with major life changes.

April draws on DBT-informed strategies and solution-focused tools to promote both acceptance and measurable change, helping clients develop awareness, emotional regulation, and actionable coping skills. Her practice attends to less commonly discussed topics as well, including BDSM and kink culture, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and dissociation.

She approaches each person with dignity and respect, aiming to collaborate on goals and support steady progress toward healthier patterns. Sessions are offered in English and provided through a range of remote formats to fit varied schedules.

Prospective clients can begin by selecting Start Therapy and completing a brief matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.

Practical therapy approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing alternative responses to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. It is often used for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with sleep and routine.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and acceptance skills. These DBT-informed techniques can help people manage intense emotions, build coping strategies, and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach typically happens collaboratively. The therapist will work with each client to consider their needs, goals, and preferences, combining elements from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused work as appropriate rather than following a one-size-fits-all path.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make attending sessions easier around work, caregiving, or health constraints. These remote formats allow clients to practice skills between meetings and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not convenient, supporting steady progress toward treatment goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The practice emphasizes evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to build skills and promote practical change.

What is the clinician's background and experience?

The clinician holds 12 years of experience working in mental health settings and integrates DBT-informed strategies alongside other modalities to guide therapy.

Which credentials and location are on record?

The therapist is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with the PA LCSW credential number CW018649 and practices in Pennsylvania.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

Clients may schedule video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this clinician?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English