Therapist profile
April Lacey, LCPC
Illinois
LCPC in Illinois - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180013822
- NPI1518627751
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
- Collaborative goal setting
About April
April Lacey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as relationship stress, anger, depression, and self-esteem. April also supports people facing trauma, grief, parenting challenges, career shifts, and ADHD-related struggles.
Before private practice she worked in psychiatric units, on crisis lines, and in community mental health. That included roles with youth and families connected to the juvenile justice system and in group practice settings. Those settings shaped how she approaches practical problems and crisis moments.
Her sessions are grounded in approaches that help people notice patterns and try different behaviors. April draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and actions, and Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations focused on the client’s concerns. She also uses mindfulness tools and Motivational Interviewing to support change when motivation feels stuck.
In the room she aims for straightforward collaboration. Clients can expect to talk through specific situations, practice new responses, and set small, manageable goals. April frames progress as incremental and measurable rather than quick or guaranteed.
Sessions are conducted in English. People interested in starting are asked to follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first session through the online options button. The cost of sessions varies with location and is billed through a subscription that may be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
April commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is useful for anger, mood issues, and dealing with stressors at work or home. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the client's priorities and helps build a steady working relationship. Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness of physical and emotional signals and to practice calmer responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. April will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will adjust methods as needed. That collaboration helps decide which tools to use and how to pace progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make regular check-ins easier to fit into a busy week, allow short follow-ups when plans change, and remove travel time so sessions are more practical. Therapists often adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices so they work during and between sessions in everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with relationship strain, anger, depression, self-esteem, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on talking through situations, practicing different responses, and setting measurable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience, including work in psychiatric units, crisis lines, community mental health, and group practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, licensed in Illinois.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your 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.