April Lacey , LCPC

April Lacey is a licensed counselor based in Illinois with eight years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through a range of life challenges. As an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), she works to create an encouraging, strength-focused environment where people can safely explore their experiences and build practical coping skills.

Her background includes work in psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health serving youth and families impacted by the juvenile justice system, and group practice, giving her broad exposure to diverse clinical needs. April has helped clients manage anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, anger, self-esteem concerns, and parenting challenges.

She uses an integrative approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Trauma-Focused techniques, Mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and Solution-Focused strategies to tailor care to each person. April emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship grounded in genuineness, respect, and compassion, meeting clients where they are while recognizing and building on their existing strengths to support meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

April integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet each person where they are. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust - it can be useful for people struggling with abandonment, attachment issues, or intimacy-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic relationship that helps individuals explore their values and goals at their own pace, making it helpful for self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and April works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques over time to ensure the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexible access to care and can fit varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, continue work through life changes, and connect with a licensed professional in ways that suit individual routines and needs.