April Medici

April Medici is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, career concerns, grief, and relationship challenges. She draws on 15 years of experience to offer steady, practical support when life feels overwhelming. April aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to each person. Before becoming a counselor she taught special education and worked as a guidance counselor in New York City public schools. She holds a bachelor of arts in psychology and a master of arts in counselor education from the City University of New York. Those early roles shaped her interest in helping people through tough transitions and complex family situations. Her approach centers on building a strong working relationship first. From there she blends client-centered listening with solution-focused steps. April commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to help people change unhelpful thinking and take practical next steps. She has substantial experience supporting people who have faced trauma and abuse, addiction, chronic illness, parenting stress, and career shifts. April describes difficult experiences as potential sources of strength and works to help clients find useful meaning and coping strategies. April practices in Florida as an LMHC. She writes about mental health topics and brings a warm, direct style to sessions. To start, she asks clients about current struggles and goals, then crafts a plan that fits each person’s needs.

How her methods translate to online work

April often draws on client-centered listening to understand what matters most to someone. This approach emphasizes active listening and tailoring sessions to each person's goals, which helps when addressing career decisions, relationship strain, and life changes.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, so it can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and situations where people want concrete tools to change patterns.

Motivational interviewing is another approach she uses to support change when someone feels stuck or ambivalent. It focuses on strengthening motivation and clarifying the reasons for change, which often helps with addictions, career transitions, and lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. April will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. She aims to collaborate on a plan that fits each person’s needs rather than imposing a single method.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, since options are arranged through scheduling. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them stay consistent while balancing work, family, and treatment goals.