- CBT methods
- Motivational work
- Solution-focused
About April
April Riley is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 28 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship strain, sleep problems, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices from a perspective that respects each client's experience.
April emphasizes straightforward, work-focused conversations. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and helps them use their strengths to handle difficult feelings and situations. She uses practical tools and questions to identify patterns that keep problems going and to try new ways of responding.
Her background includes extensive work with people affected by major illness and with veterans, which has informed her approach to trauma and loss. She draws from several methods depending on a person’s needs, including cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and hypnotherapy-related methods. These are offered as ways to change thoughts, habits, and motivation rather than as guarantees.
In sessions she helps people break down anger and frustration into understandable parts. That may mean looking at triggers, rehearsing different responses, or setting small, doable goals between meetings. She also addresses related concerns such as sleep, substance use, and caregiver stress when they affect daily life.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working from the client’s perspective. The therapist follows your lead, reflects what she hears, and helps you clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unready for change by exploring priorities and boosting internal motivation.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. April will talk through options with each person and try methods that match their goals and preferences. That means starting with what feels useful, adjusting techniques, and setting small tasks between sessions to test changes in daily life.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or a caregiving schedule, or to have a focused check-in without travel. Others prefer a format that requires less bandwidth or is audio-only for shorter check-ins. Discussing practical needs during the matching questionnaire helps identify what will work best for scheduling and follow-up.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, workplace frustration, and living with someone else’s anger. Anger is treated alongside related problems like sleep, substance use, and relationship stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, conversation-based work and helps clients identify patterns and small changes. Approaches include cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and hypnotherapy-related methods.
How long has she worked as a clinician?
She has 28 years of professional experience as a social worker and clinician. That experience includes work with people affected by major illness and with veterans.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Florida LCSW. Her practice is based in Florida and sessions are offered in English.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English to people located where her licensure permits practice.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check the provider details for available session types.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What do I need to do to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.