April Lacey, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 8 years in practice

April Lacey is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with eight years of experience.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180013822 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1518627751 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About April

April Lacey is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with eight years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with relationship strain, trauma, mood concerns, grief, parenting pressures, and career stress. April aims to make the first step feel manageable and meets people where they are.

Her background includes work in psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice. She has supported people affected by the juvenile justice system and those facing complex life changes.

Background and approach

This range has shaped a practical, down-to-earth approach to care. April uses a mix of methods that fit the person in front of her rather than a single formula. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and client-centered work to follow each person's pace.

Mindfulness practices are used to help with stress and intense emotions. In sessions she focuses on building trust and a collaborative relationship. Conversations tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with room to talk about feelings, patterns, and practical next steps.

She values openness and respect in the work. People come to April for help with anger, low self-esteem, ADHD-related struggles, bipolar and other mood disorders, attachment issues, and family challenges. She also supports those facing adoption or foster care questions, caregiver stress, and the fallout from separation or loss.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything April lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches April names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online care

April often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach breaks problems into small steps and offers concrete skills for mood and anxiety concerns. She also uses client-centered methods, which focus on listening, reflection, and letting the person lead the pace of therapy to build trust and clarity. Mindfulness practices are incorporated to help with emotional regulation, grounding, and responding differently to stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. April will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From there she tailors techniques and checks in to make adjustments so the plan fits the client's life and needs.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let the therapist and client read facial expressions and have deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is a problem. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching between sessions, or when someone needs a faster way to touch base. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work when in-person visits aren’t possible.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does April help address?

April helps people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting, career stress, ADHD, bipolar and other mood issues.

What is her general therapy style?

She works in a collaborative, down-to-earth way that emphasizes trust and practical steps. Sessions mix talking about patterns with strategies to cope.

What kind of experience does she have?

April has eight years of clinical experience across psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice settings.

What are April's credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled and how do I get started?

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