- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Practical tools
About April
April Riley is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and major life changes. She emphasizes practical support and steady guidance for those facing strong emotions or repeated setbacks.
April listens first and follows the lead of the person in front of her. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and tools that can be used between meetings.
Her work has included people coping with trauma and abuse, caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, and the emotional fallout from difficult events. She also helps people with relationship and communication problems, anger and sleeping difficulties, low self-esteem, and career stress. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among the concerns she addresses.
April draws on several practical approaches to tailor care to each person. She uses client-centered listening to clarify what matters most, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and motivational strategies to support change. Hypnotherapy and solution-focused methods are additional tools she may bring in when they fit a client's goals.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. She works to make steps toward change manageable. People who want a down-to-earth therapist who values their story may find her approach helpful.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, clarifying what matters to you, and helping you set practical goals. It centers the client's perspective and uses those goals to guide sessions and homework.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It offers concrete strategies and short exercises that people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve sleep.
Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck or uncertain about change. It uses questions and reflections to build motivation and small, realistic steps toward new habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. April will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan over time.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also tailor pacing and homework so work between sessions fits into daily routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does April help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes including disaster-related impacts.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and person-focused, emphasizing listening, clear goals, and steps you can try between sessions. She blends supportive listening with techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional experience as a social worker supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.