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April Riley, LCSW
Florida
LCSW in Florida - Stress and Addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About April
April Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 28 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. April also addresses relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.
Her practice focuses on practical, goal-oriented work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among other approaches to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. Sessions often include problem-solving, behavior changes, and short-term strategies that a person can use between meetings.
April also draws on client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, solution-focused ideas, and hypnotherapy when these fit a person's goals. She aims to help people identify small steps that lead to clearer thinking and more manageable daily routines. That can include changing sleep habits, reducing substance use, or improving communication skills.
Her background spans nearly three decades of practice in Florida as an LCSW. April’s experience includes work with people affected by major illness and grief. She tends to keep work concrete: noticing patterns, testing small changes, and tracking what works.
People who choose her usually want clear, structured work and straightforward feedback. To start, she asks about immediate problems, current routines, and what a reasonable first step would look like. From there she and the person set short-term goals and practical strategies.
How her approaches translate to online work
April commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods in her work. CBT involves noticing thoughts and testing specific changes in behavior to reduce distress and improve daily routines. Client-centered methods focus on listening, clarifying what matters most, and building on a person’s own strengths and choices.She also uses hypnotherapy in some cases to help address habits and stress responses; this typically involves guided relaxation and focused suggestion to support change. Each approach aims at practical steps you can try between sessions rather than abstract discussion alone.
Finding the right approach is part of the first conversations. April will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. That means setting short-term goals, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan based on what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can use different techniques online to practice skills, review progress, and plan the next steps.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also supports people with sleep, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new ways of responding. Sessions focus on concrete exercises and behavior changes to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 28 years of professional experience and practices as an LCSW. Much of her work has addressed major illness, grief, and complex stressors.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and works with people in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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