April Lacey

April Lacey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. She welcomes people who are ready to take a first step toward a more satisfying life and offers steady support through change. April aims to make the therapy room a place where people feel heard and their strengths are noticed.

She has eight years of experience in settings such as psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice. That work included roles supporting youth and families affected by the juvenile justice system, and clinical work with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and parenting challenges.

April uses a blend of approaches to meet whatever a person brings into the room. Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Trauma-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas. She adapts techniques to each person's situation instead of following a single formula.

In sessions she focuses on building a collaborative relationship. She prioritizes genuineness, respect, and compassion, and helps people set practical goals they can work toward between meetings. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, trying small behavior changes, and practicing skills that reduce symptoms and improve coping.

April also attends to relationship patterns and attachment concerns. She helps people notice how past hurts show up now, and supports them in trying different ways of relating. For anyone juggling parenting, work, or big life transitions, she aims to create clear, achievable steps forward.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

April often uses Trauma-Focused Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside Client-Centered techniques. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people address the effects of traumatic events with focused steps to reduce distress and regain daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and supports new ways of connecting and trusting. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own goals and pace, with the therapist following the client's lead and offering empathic listening and reflection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. April will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts pacing and tools as progress is made, and checks in about what feels useful along the way.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow flexible scheduling around work or parenting. It can also allow sessions that focus on skill practice, emotional processing, and planning practical steps to try between meetings.