- Anxiety and panic support
- Practical coping skills
- Kind and direct care
About April
April Schroeder is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with ten years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, panic, or the fallout from trauma and abuse. She also supports those dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, and problems with loneliness or communication.
April aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. She creates an atmosphere where clients can name what is happening and talk through it without judgment. She emphasizes small steps that build confidence and reduce daily distress.
In sessions April works with each person to set clear, realistic goals. She listens for patterns that keep difficulties going, then suggests hands-on strategies to shift those patterns. Her approach balances empathy with practical tools so people can try things between appointments.
April draws on a decade of clinical experience across anxiety, mood concerns, and trauma-related issues. She is comfortable addressing relationship stress that affects individuals, such as attachment concerns, divorce-related strain, and guilt or shame. Her work also includes helping people understand life purpose and rebuild social connections.
People who choose April can expect a direct but compassionate style. She encourages active collaboration and regular check-ins about progress. If you are considering therapy, she asks that you complete the intake steps and will help you schedule sessions that fit your needs.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
April uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps people feel better in daily life. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to reduce panic and anxiety; this helps when sudden symptoms disrupt routines. Another approach emphasizes understanding patterns in relationships and attachment so clients can improve communication and reduce isolation.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your situation. Together you adjust strategies based on what feels most helpful and practical for your day-to-day life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy lives. It can be useful when travel or timing is a barrier, when shorter check-ins are needed, or when being off camera helps reduce stress. Licensed professionals can guide the pacing so work on panic, anxiety, and relationship patterns continues between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does April focus on?
April supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, panic disorder and panic attacks, trauma and abuse, and parenting or caregiver strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a direct but compassionate approach that blends listening with practical strategies people can try between sessions.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, and related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an IL LCPC, which means Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, and practices from that state.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.