Therapist profile

April Riley, LCSW

Florida

LCSW - Anger and Stress concerns

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CredentialsLCSW
LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW7074
NPI1760404123
Experience28 years
LanguagesEnglish
LocationFlorida

About

CBT techniques
Motivational interviewing
Solution-focused work

About April

April Riley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida with 28 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, career stress, and coping with life changes.

Her style centers on working with the person in front of her and building on the strengths they already have. She uses clear, practical conversation to help people name what’s happening and decide on next steps. Sessions focus on skills people can try between meetings as well as discussing patterns that keep problems going.

April draws on several therapeutic tools to match the situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Motivational Interviewing helps people find personal reasons to change, especially around addictions or stuck decisions. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps work action-oriented and brief when that fits the client’s goals.

Hypnotherapy and other change techniques are offered when appropriate and agreed on with the client. She emphasizes collaboration - making small, realistic shifts that add up over time. She also pays attention to medical, caregiving, and aging concerns when those affect mental health.

Sessions are held from her Florida practice and are conducted in English. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

April commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anger, anxiety, sleep problems, and depression. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their own reasons for change, often useful when addressing addictions or stuck habits.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to keep sessions goal-directed and practical, emphasizing small steps that produce clear results. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels most effective and doable.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Practically, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. April will discuss which methods and scheduling patterns fit a person’s life and forward plans during the initial meeting.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic 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 issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issues Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does April help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, sleep issues, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on strengths and actionable steps. She combines conversation with skill-building people can use between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 28 years of professional work experience as a social worker and clinician.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from Florida.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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