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Dr. Cassandra April, LCPC

Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am an African American female located in the Chicago land area. I have been a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois for over 25 years. I also have many years of experience teaching counseling and psychology as an adjunct professor at six different colleges and universities.

As a therapist who is also a Christian, I assist people in the areas of faith and spiritual matters, if requested. I am the author of the new book "Tending to Broken Hearts: Reflections from Three Decades in the Counselor's Chair" available on Amazon.

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.

Professional experience

30yrs in practice
Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Communication Problems, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Multicultural Concerns, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Love, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

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 BetterHelp might be different.

Dr. April is an outstanding therapist and counselor. I would recommend her to anyone as she is a great listener and lets you just speak openly. I would move forward with more sessions with her at anytime.

Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Cassandra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Always feel at ease talking to her

Written on Feb 19, 2024 after therapy with Cassandra for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Very happy with Dr. April, very polite, professional and helpful.



Written on Feb 17, 2024 after therapy with Cassandra for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Dr. April was Great! She listened to me when I was struggling and was very knowledgeable about how to help.

Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Cassandra for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief

Dr. April is very knowledgeable and sees things from all sides. She never gives a biased, one sided or judgmental stance on things. She's extremely gracious, kind and not only respectful of, but mindful and supportive of my Christian beliefs. I absolutely love working with her and will continue to work with her as my therapist.

Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Cassandra for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Dr April was to the point and so helpful. She was easy to talk to and I greatly appreciate her years of experience. I learned so much about myself during our first session!

Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Cassandra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd