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April Lacey

Empathetic counselor blending practical strategies and insight

LCPC Illinois

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About April

April Lacey is an Illinois-licensed counselor (LCPC) with eight years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional and relational challenges. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that starts with listening and identifying strengths clients already bring to managing life changes.

Background and approach

April has worked across settings including psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice, which informs her practical, grounded approach. Her practice integrates several evidence-informed methods, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed work.

This blend helps address concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, grief, intimacy-related issues, and mood-related conditions including bipolar disorder. April also attends to family and parenting difficulties, ADHD, and a range of interpersonal and cultural concerns.

Clients can expect a respectful, genuine therapeutic relationship where goals are shaped together. April aims to create an encouraging space for exploring emotions, building coping skills, and developing clearer patterns for healthier relationships and daily functioning.

Approaches that guide online care and practical flexibility



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change patterns that contribute to mood and relationship problems. It is often used for depression, anxiety, anger, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to patterns of relating and emotional bonds formed within relationships and helps people understand how early attachments can influence current intimacy, trust, and family dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and April collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs and goals. She combines structured skills work with client-centered listening so treatment plans evolve from shared decision-making and real-world concerns.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and convenience. These options allow for consistent engagement around scheduling constraints, offer different communication styles for varied comfort levels, and make it easier to integrate therapy into daily life while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does April address in therapy?
She works with a wide range of issues including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, family and parenting concerns, grief, intimacy-related problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mood and interpersonal challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing genuineness and respect while integrating practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to build coping skills and insight.
What is her professional background and experience?
April has eight years of experience and has worked in psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health with youth and families, and group practice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180013822.
In which language does she provide services and can she work with international clients?
Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer for online work?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How does pricing and payment work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English