April Medici, LMHC

April Medici is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and changes in life. She brings 15 years of experience and a straightforward, supportive approach. April’s way of working is warm and practical, with short-term tools and longer-term reflection tailored to each person.

She began her career as a special education teacher and guidance counselor with the City University of New York background and then moved into counseling. That early classroom experience shaped how she listens and explains things so they make sense. April holds a master’s degree in counselor education and uses plain language in sessions.

Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s lead and build trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Mindfulness exercises and Motivational Interviewing are added when they fit the client’s goals.

April also works with people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting stress, intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns. She pays attention to strengths and practical steps that can be used between sessions. Progress is a collaborative effort focused on realistic, achievable change.

April practices in Florida as an LMHC and writes about mental health topics. She aims to make therapy understandable and useful so people can carry what they learn into everyday life.

How April’s Approaches Work in Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. In online sessions this means the therapist reflects what the client says and helps clarify goals and priorities. It is useful for building trust and deciding what to work on next.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replaces them with different behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include simple exercises and homework to practice between meetings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment through short breathing or awareness exercises. This approach can reduce reactivity and help with emotional regulation during stressful times.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. April will collaborate with each person to test techniques and adjust plans based on goals and preferences. Clients and therapist decide together which methods to use and when to try something new.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Practical benefits of remote therapy include easier scheduling around work or family, shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to use written exercises between meetings. These options can make it simpler to fit therapy into everyday life while focusing on progress rather than logistics.