- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Goal focused
About April
April Riley is a Florida-licensed social worker with 28 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and everyday struggles such as sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She approaches each person as the expert on their own life and supports them in finding workable steps forward.
In sessions she listens closely and matches her style to what the person needs. She often uses client-centered work to build trust and CBT to address unhelpful thinking and behavior. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used when people want clear, short-term goals and plans.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice in Florida and a broad range of experience across many life challenges. She has worked with people coping with major illness, chronic pain, caregiving strain, and substance use concerns. This variety helps her tailor practical strategies to each situation.
April aims for straightforward, respectful collaboration. She helps people break large problems into manageable steps and practices skills in-session that can be used between meetings. Her approach emphasizes what a person can do now to feel steadier and more in control.
Clients can expect a calm, goal-focused style that still honors their values and pace. April supports people through transitions such as career shifts, relationship strain, and major life changes, helping them build routines and coping skills that fit daily life.
Approaches you can expect in online sessions
Client-centered therapy starts by listening to what matters most to the person and following their lead to set goals. It helps people feel heard and build on strengths they already have.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and practicing new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related concerns.
Motivational interviewing is a short-term approach that helps people resolve mixed feelings and find internal motivation to change, which can be useful for addiction or lifestyle shifts.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences, and daily life and will try different methods together to find what fits. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted as progress is made.
For practical matters, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for quicker check-ins, and reduce travel time. Phone or lower-bandwidth options can be useful when video would be difficult, while longer sessions help with deeper skill practice. The focus is on making therapy workable for everyday life rather than on a particular format.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does April commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem issues among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. She blends client-centered listening with goal-focused methods like CBT and solution-focused techniques.
How long has she practiced in this field?
She has 28 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings within Florida.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.