- Thoughts and habits
- Trauma-informed care
- Strengths-based focus
About April
April Medici is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, or big life changes. Her work often focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape mood and behavior. April writes and draws on her own journey through adversity to connect with people facing tough situations.
April began her career as a special education teacher and guidance counselor in New York City public schools. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counselor education from the City University of New York. Over time she shifted into counseling and trauma work in South Florida.
In sessions she leans on client-centered and solution-focused ways of working. That means she listens for what matters most to each person and helps build practical steps forward. April also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to look at thinking patterns and habits, and to support change in everyday life.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what’s not working and small experiments to test new approaches. April pays attention to strengths and life context, including issues like parenting, relationship strain, ADHD, grief, and substance concerns. Her approach aims to be calm, respectful, and focused on what a person wants to change.
She practices in Florida and offers an approach that blends listening with targeted techniques. To begin, she suggests a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.
April began her career as a special education teacher and guidance counselor in New York City public schools. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counselor education from the City University of New York. Over time she shifted into counseling and trauma work in South Florida.
In sessions she leans on client-centered and solution-focused ways of working. That means she listens for what matters most to each person and helps build practical steps forward. April also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to look at thinking patterns and habits, and to support change in everyday life.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what’s not working and small experiments to test new approaches. April pays attention to strengths and life context, including issues like parenting, relationship strain, ADHD, grief, and substance concerns. Her approach aims to be calm, respectful, and focused on what a person wants to change.
She practices in Florida and offers an approach that blends listening with targeted techniques. To begin, she suggests a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How April’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person says matters most. It helps people feel heard and shapes goals that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and everyday habits and suggests experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting; it can be useful for anxiety, mood, and routine changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. April will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress and new needs emerge.
If you plan to try online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow continuity when routines change. It also supports shorter check-ins when schedules require them and lets people practice new habits in everyday settings that matter to them.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does April commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues, among other life challenges.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Her sessions are client-centered and solution-focused, with practical steps that target daily thoughts and habits.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience and began as a special education teacher and guidance counselor before moving into counseling and trauma work.
What credential and location apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and she practices in Florida.
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.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.