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April Riley, LCSW

Florida LCSW with 28 years' experience
  • Trauma and addiction care
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Veterans and life transitions

About April Riley

April Riley is a social worker licensed in Florida with 28 years of professional experience. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she has supported people facing a range of challenges, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, major illness, addictions, and grief and loss. She has worked extensively with veterans and is familiar with the particular hurdles they may encounter.

April tailors treatment to each person by drawing on several therapeutic approaches, including motivational techniques, solution-focused strategies, rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and neuro-linguistic changework (NLP). She believes the client is the expert of their own story and seeks to build on existing strengths to help people move toward a more fulfilling life. April offers steady support and empowerment for those ready to take the first steps toward change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic 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 issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Hypnotherapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does April Riley have?

April Riley has 28 years of professional experience.

Is April Riley a licensed therapist?

Yes. April Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: FL LCSW SW7074.

In which languages does April Riley provide therapy?

April Riley provides therapy in English.

Where is April Riley located?

April Riley is located in Florida.

How can I work with April Riley as my therapist?

You can work with April Riley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does April Riley work with international clients?

April Riley does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with April Riley cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Virtual Sessions Fit Your Needs?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect with a therapist in the way that feels most comfortable - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals offer these remote options, and clients may switch therapists anytime if they need a different fit. For many people, virtual sessions provide an accessible and practical route to consistent therapeutic support.

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