- Client-centered focus
- CBT tools
- 15 years experience
About April
April Medici is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience. She draws on a history of classroom and school counseling work to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, codependency, and other life changes. Her style is practical and direct, aimed at helping clients name what feels off and build steps to feel better.
She began her career as a special education teacher and guidance counselor for the New York City Board of Education. April earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counselor education from the City University of New York. Those years working in schools shaped how she listens and responds to complicated situations.
In sessions she emphasizes the relationship between the person and the therapist. She uses a client-centered approach to keep the focus on each person’s needs and goals. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build motivation for different choices.
April has worked with people affected by trauma and abuse, addictions, mood disorders, ADHD, and parenting and family stress. She aims to help people find small, concrete steps they can take between sessions. She also draws on narrative and solution-focused ideas to help clients reframe stories and set short-term goals.
She practices in Florida as an FL LMHC. To begin, she asks people to pick the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to her availability.
Approach and online therapy options
April uses client-centered work that keeps the conversation focused on the person’s goals and strengths. This approach helps people clarify what matters most to them and guides decisions about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core tool she uses; CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people who feel stuck find reasons to change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening commitment.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. April partners with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques as progress is made, checking in about what is helping and what should shift.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for focused check-ins during a break at work or after school. It can also make some tools, like homework and skill practice, easier to use between meetings. Talk with April about which setup would best fit your routine and goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help people with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family stress, codependency, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on the therapist-client relationship, clear goals, and steps people can take between sessions.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She started as a special education teacher and guidance counselor in New York City and later became a trauma therapist, drawing on personal and professional experience across school and clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an FL LMHC practicing in Florida and holds a master’s degree in counselor education and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the City University of New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
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 get started with scheduling?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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