- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic perspectives
About Cassandra
Dr. Cassandra April is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 30 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with family problems, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship difficulties, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and her practice reflects a long career in counseling people from varied backgrounds.
She uses a mix of approaches when helping people manage strong feelings and recurring patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical thinking and behavior changes. Psychodynamic work looks at past relationships and patterns that influence current reactions. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on reducing the hold of traumatic memories and reactions.
Dr. April pays attention to communication and control issues that often sit behind anger. She helps people talk through resentment, boundaries, and managing intense reactions in daily life. She also addresses linked concerns such as guilt, shame, loneliness, and problems that arise from blended families or adoption and foster care histories.
With three decades in the field, she brings long-term experience to practical problem solving. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings. The work combines understanding where patterns come from with tools to reduce distress and improve interactions.
People who want a therapist who blends talking about history with behavior-focused tools may find this approach helpful. Before booking, confirm current session options and any logistical details directly through the appointment process.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. April often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT gives clear, practical exercises to try between sessions and can help with anger, anxiety, and depression.She also employs Trauma-Focused Therapy when past traumatic experiences are affecting present reactions. That work aims to reduce the emotional charge of memories and teach ways to respond differently when strong feelings arise.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals, history, and preferences and suggest which methods to prioritize. You and the therapist adjust the plan as needed based on what works in practice.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into busy schedules, use shorter check-ins on heavier days, or avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and what practical adjustments you want to try during virtual sessions.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She works with anger that shows up in family interactions, at work, or as built-up resentment. Related concerns like control issues, communication problems, and guilt are also part of her focus.
How would you describe her approach to therapy?
She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic ideas with trauma-focused work. That means looking at current thoughts and actions while also checking how past relationships shape reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience in counseling and has worked with people from many cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Where is her practice based and what is her credential?
She practices in Illinois and holds the LCPC credential, listed as IL LCPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.