About me
I am an African American female located in the Chicago land area. As a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois, I have have helped individuals, families, couples, and groups, from all walks of life. I also have many years of experience teaching counseling and psychology as an adjunct professor at six different colleges and universities. I am the author of the new book "Tending to Broken Hearts: Reflections from Three Decades in the Counselor's Chair" available on Amazon. As a therapist who is also a Christian, I assist people in the areas of faith and spiritual matters, if requested.
I do not operate according to the medical model and don't work with issues pertaining to psychotropic medications or imbalanced brain chemistry. I operate from the perspective that we all have choices, and need to make healthy ones in order to live mentally, emotionally, and spiritually healthy lives.
Specialties
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety , Addictions , Relationship issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Compassion fatigue , Abandonment , Blended Family Issues , Codependency , Communication Problems , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy
Years of Experience: 30
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
IL LCPC 180002527
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Cassandra April. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Faithful Counseling might be different.
Dr. April is very knowledgeable and is very intuitive! I have many ah ha moments and times of having to face the truth about myself, my issues and the people I am dealing with. She is a big help! I am thankful for the way she causes me to think and come to conclusions. I highly recommend her as a therapist.
Dr. April is fantastic! She has a warm and professional demeanor, yet...she gives you the right amount of tough love so that YOU are empowered ! She always listens attentively , and gets back to me in a timely manner. She's made me feel much much better about my current situation by being there and giving me the insight.
I thank God for Dr. April. I appreciate her insight, her revelation, her wisdom and how she applies the word of God to our sessions. She's been helpful during a time I really needed someone to speak with.
She is very patient, and I can tell that she is actively listening, which is important to me. I wish there was a face to face, but this is the best I can do with virtual. She doesn't speak too much, but I appreciate her approach as it makes me feel safe to open up.
My experience with Dr. April has been my first interaction with a therapist. I have resisted seeking therapy for years; determined to handle everything alone. After hitting new lows in my life, I finally sought help and was connected to Dr. April. While this is all still new to me, Dr. April has been great. She has listened without judging me and that is huge for me. I know even after a short time that she will be real with me and give me insights that I missed. Dr. April has made this step in my life a positive one. Thank you.
Dr. April has been a huge help to me during a rough time.
Dr. April is great!