One of the nicest things that anyone has said about me is that “April has a really special way of creating non-judgemental spaces where people feel at peace to be exactly who they are”. My work is focused on empowering my clients to feel both motivated and capable of achieving their goals. I believe that people thrive when they have the proper support, and I find great joy and fulfillment in being a part of my clients’ support system.
I take a person-centered approach; you are the expert on your life. I find that the best progress is made by joining my clients where they are and moving at a pace they are comfortable with. This does not mean that I won’t challenge you, only that I won’t throw you into the deep end of the pool without knowing that you can swim. My preferred modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I like to incorporate psychoeducation to help build insight and give my clients tools to build the lives they want to lead.
I find that I work best with people who struggle with anxiety and depression, setting and enforcing healthy boundaries, communing, self-esteem, mindfulness, stress management, and time management. I make it my mission to help my clients overcome any shame or guilt they may be experiencing due to adversity they have faced or are currently facing in life. I have experience with all age groups as well as diverse demographics including transgender and non-binary people. I also have experience working with couples.
On a personal note…
When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy playing in my garden and going for walks when the weather is nice. In the colder months, I like to curl up with a good book, crochet, and bake. My favorite forms of self care are yoga and painting my nails. I am an animal lover, and have two cats at home.
Office Hours
Lake in the Hills
Monday: 11am-9pm
Tuesday: 11am-9pm
Thursday: 10am-2pm
Elgin
Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Telehealth
Friday: 9am-6pm
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
BCBS PPO
BCBS Blue Choice
Blue Cross Community (Medicaid)
Cigna
Meridian (Medicaid)
Molina (Medicaid)
Self Pay
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Social Anxiety
- Depression
- LGBTQ
- Addiction
- Self-harm
- Couples
- Women’s quarter-life crisis
- Teens
- Mindfulness