April Medici, LMHC
Practical therapy grounded in personal strength
Details
| Name | April Medici |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About April
April Medici is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. She has 15 years of experience and aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. She began her career as a special education teacher and guidance counselor in New York City.
That classroom and school counseling work shaped how she listens and how she helps people find strengths they already have.
Background and approach
April completed a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counselor education at the City University of New York. April uses a mix of approaches that fit each person. She draws on Narrative Therapy to reframe life stories, Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person’s lead, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when they suit the work. Her style is practical and respectful. Sessions typically focus on clear goals, small steps, and building skills that carry into daily life.
She emphasizes the quality of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change. April works with many concerns including trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar challenges, eating and intimacy-related issues, and career or life transitions. People in Florida will find her background and approach grounded in real-world experience and a focus on what helps next.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things April works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by April among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask April directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking April directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How April’s Approaches Work Online
April often blends Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Narrative Therapy helps people retell personal stories and separate themselves from problem-filled narratives, which can reduce shame and open new choices. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s lead so sessions feel collaborative and paced to individual needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. April works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time, checking in about what helps and what needs to change so the plan stays relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging suit shorter updates or people who prefer writing. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does April commonly address in sessions?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, eating issues, anger, low self-esteem, career changes, and coping with life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work blends Client-Centered listening with Narrative approaches and Cognitive Behavioral techniques. Sessions emphasize practical steps, exploring personal stories, and building skills that fit everyday life.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 15 years of experience and began as a special education teacher and guidance counselor in New York City. Her path into trauma work was also shaped by personal experience with adversity.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Florida LMHC credential and practices from Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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