April Riley

Experienced LCSW focused on practical growth

LCSW Florida

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About April

April Riley is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with 28 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

She approaches clients with respect for their personal knowledge and strengths, encouraging individuals to take practical steps toward greater wellbeing while offering guidance and support along the way. April emphasizes collaborative work that honors each person’s story and capacity for change.

She draws on a range of therapeutic methods to fit the needs presented, including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, hypnotherapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. Across a long career she has supported people facing medical crises, caregiver strain, chronic pain and illness, and complicated life transitions, as well as those coping with communication or commitment concerns.

Her practice aims to empower clients to build coping skills, address unhelpful patterns, and pursue more satisfying daily functioning.

Practical Approaches for Online Change

April often uses cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered methods in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building on a person’s inherent strengths to support personal growth and decision-making.

She also incorporates hypnotherapy when appropriate, which involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help with patterns such as stress reactions, sleep difficulties, or pain management. Together the therapist and client explore which approaches fit best; determining the right method is a collaborative process informed by the client’s goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and ongoing support between meetings. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into busy routines, and access help from wherever the client is located within the licensed region.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does April commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family difficulties, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends client-centered support with practical interventions; she uses collaborative goal-setting and techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches and solution-focused work to help clients make tangible changes.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has 28 years of professional experience as a social worker, having supported people through major illness, caregiver stress, chronic health issues, and other complex life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW7074.

Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English