- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Attachment focus
About April
April Lacey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with eight years of experience. She works with adults facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting stress, and career or life transitions.
She has worked in psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice. Those settings shaped a practical, straightforward way of working with people who are under a lot of pressure. April draws on what has helped before and uses clear techniques rather than jargon.
Sessions focus on building a collaborative relationship. April aims to help people recognize patterns that feed anger, impulsivity, or low mood. She helps clients name triggers, try new responses, and practice skills in small steps. Mindfulness and cognitive tools often show up alongside talking about attachment and trust.
April uses several evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness Therapy. She blends these to match what a person needs in the moment, often shifting between practical skill work and exploring relational patterns.
People come to her for help sorting parenting strain, grief, family problems, adoption and foster-care concerns, or chronic mood problems such as bipolar disorder. She also addresses issues tied to abandonment, guilt and shame, and multicultural concerns. The work is collaborative and paced to what each person can manage.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
April commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches in her work. CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anger going, then testing small changes to see what helps. Attachment-Based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early trust or hurt can shape reactions today. Mindfulness Therapy complements both by training attention to emotions and physical reactions so impulses can be noticed before they drive behavior.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. April will work with clients to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and what feels doable. She often combines skill-building with conversations about relationship patterns, and adjusts the focus as progress is made.
The practical benefits of meeting online include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you want to know which session formats are available, confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to keep regular appointments and to practice skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting stress, career changes, ADHD, and related mood concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She takes a collaborative, practical approach that mixes skill-building and relational work. Sessions include talking, practicing skills, and checking what works for you.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience in psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.