April Medici, LMHC

April Medici is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience. She focuses on relationship concerns alongside stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life changes. She aims to make therapy approachable and practical for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

April began her career in education as a special education teacher and guidance counselor with the New York City Board of Education. She then moved into counseling after earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counselor education from the City University of New York. Those early roles shaped her hands-on, problem-solving approach.

Her work draws on client-centered ideas and a strength-based outlook. Sessions tend to focus on building a trusting relationship and clear goals. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

April also brings experience working with trauma and adversity, and she notes how difficult experiences can become sources of resilience. She has additional focus areas such as ADHD, blended family issues, addiction, and communication problems.

In session she listens first, then helps people set small, doable steps toward change. The process is collaborative: goals are shaped by the person seeking help. She encourages straightforward conversation about what isn’t working and practical ways to move forward.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, helping people name goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice present-moment experience and develop calm, focused attention for stress and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out what fits best based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan over time so sessions stay useful and relevant.

Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use methods like CBT worksheets or mindfulness exercises between meetings. Talk with the therapist during the initial matching steps to clarify how sessions will be scheduled and run.