Therapist profile
April Lacey, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Relationships and Parenting
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- Attachment based
- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
About April
April Lacey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Illinois with eight years of experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, family issues, grief, intimacy-related matters, parenting, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. April uses a mix of approaches to help people navigate stressful times and hard decisions.
Before private practice she worked in psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice. That background includes work with youth and adults affected by the juvenile justice system. Those settings shaped how she responds to intense situations and moments that feel overwhelming.
Her sessions aim to be straightforward. April listens first, then helps people identify small, workable steps. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness to practice calmer responses. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about trust and closeness.
Many people come for parenting strain, grief, or repeated relationship conflict. In sessions she combines practical strategies and reflective conversation. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants to change habits or make a difficult choice.
April emphasizes collaboration and clear goals. She prefers to work at a pace the client can manage and to review progress regularly. If you want a direct, practical approach that still looks at how past relationships shape today, she may be a good fit.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how past relationships shape current reactions. In online sessions this looks like talking through patterns of trust and closeness and identifying moments that trigger strong responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavioral cycles. Online CBT can include practical homework and short behavioral experiments between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own goals. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps the client set steps they want to try.Deciding which approach to use is part of the early work. April will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That means checking what helps, adjusting the focus, and mixing techniques when necessary.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. It also supports using practical tools between meetings, such as worksheets and brief mindfulness practices, to reinforce progress.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She works with parenting stress, family problems, divorce and separation, and issues that affect family relationships. Family and parenting are listed areas of focus.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, straightforward style that combines listening with practical steps. Approaches include client-centered work, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience in a variety of settings, including psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice.
What credential and location are listed for this clinician?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Illinois.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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