April Riley
LCSW
Experienced LCSW helping people manage anger and stress
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- Practical coping skills
- Strengths based
- Goal focused
About April
April Riley is a Florida licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, sleep problems, anger, and relationship or family concerns. Her approach centers on listening first and working with each person to find practical next steps.
April believes people know their own stories and already have strengths to build on. She offers a calm, respectful presence and helps clients turn insights into doable changes. Conversations focus on what is important now and what small steps might make life easier.
In sessions she draws on several practical methods. Cognitive behavioral ideas can help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Solution-focused tools look for what is already working and expand it. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about making a change.
April has worked with clients facing trauma, serious illness, addiction, and the stresses that come with caregiving. She also has experience assisting people coping with major life transitions and compassion fatigue. Her long career has included work with veterans, so she is familiar with challenges they commonly report.
People who choose April can expect straightforward talk, clear goals, and an emphasis on building everyday coping skills. She supports clients as they try new strategies and adjust plans when needed. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
April believes people know their own stories and already have strengths to build on. She offers a calm, respectful presence and helps clients turn insights into doable changes. Conversations focus on what is important now and what small steps might make life easier.
In sessions she draws on several practical methods. Cognitive behavioral ideas can help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Solution-focused tools look for what is already working and expand it. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about making a change.
April has worked with clients facing trauma, serious illness, addiction, and the stresses that come with caregiving. She also has experience assisting people coping with major life transitions and compassion fatigue. Her long career has included work with veterans, so she is familiar with challenges they commonly report.
People who choose April can expect straightforward talk, clear goals, and an emphasis on building everyday coping skills. She supports clients as they try new strategies and adjust plans when needed. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How April Uses Talk Therapy and Practical Tools Online
April often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. Client-centered work emphasizes a supportive, listening stance so people feel heard and can name their priorities. Cognitive behavioral ideas focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels mixed about change and wants to build internal motivation.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. April talks with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they try approaches, review what works, and adjust plans as needed so therapy stays useful and relevant.
If you are considering online work, confirm which session options are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people maintain continuity of care during life changes. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Florida
- Experience
- 28+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Florida)
- LCSW · No. SW7074
- NPI
- 1760404123
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does April commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, career concerns, and coping with life changes, among other areas.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. April listens first, helps set clear goals, and focuses on small, achievable steps.
How many years has she been practicing?
April has 28 years of professional experience as a social worker in clinical settings.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.