April Balzhiser is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 18 years of experience.
01About April
April Balzhiser is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 18 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. April aims to make the first conversation simple and clear so parents and individuals can feel heard right away.
She prefers short, direct sessions where people can talk about what is most pressing.
Background and approach
April uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral strategies and skills from dialectical behavior approaches when they fit a person's needs. She also draws on client-centered principles to keep the work grounded in each person's values and goals.
Her background includes many years in social services and mental health settings, including work connected to domestic violence, sexual assault, child welfare and foster care, and alternative schooling. That experience shapes a calm, steady style when addressing complex or painful histories. April explains options and next steps in plain language so people know what to expect.
She also supports people facing life transitions, caregiver strain, chronic illness, body image concerns, codependency, and grief. Sessions may include practical behavior changes, coaching-style problem solving, and mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity. April focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them take the next manageable step.
People who reach out can expect an approachable counselor who values collaboration. She works in English and practices from an Illinois license, using techniques that fit each person's situation and goals.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180007972 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1235408188 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything April lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods April names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods April names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead. In practice this means April focuses on what matters most to the person and adjusts pace and goals to match their needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills to reduce reactivity and improve relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. April will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try and will adjust strategies based on progress and preference. The first sessions are often used to identify priorities and pick a starting plan together.
Online therapy offers options that fit different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and work on relationship or communication skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to keep momentum between sessions or get brief coaching during a busy day. These formats give flexibility for scheduling and make it simpler to fit therapy into family and work routines.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does April help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
April uses a calm, direct approach and focuses on meeting clients where they are. Sessions emphasize practical steps, clear explanations, and collaboration on goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of experience in social services and mental health settings, including work related to domestic violence, sexual assault, child welfare and foster care, and alternative schooling.
Where is she licensed and located?
April practices in Illinois and holds the LCPC credential in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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