April Faust , LCSW

April Faust is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 12 years of experience in the mental health field. She holds a DBT certification earned in 2013, and that training has significantly influenced her therapeutic techniques and clinical perspective.

April emphasizes a dialectical approach that balances acceptance and change, helping clients build awareness, practice radical acceptance skills, and pursue concrete behavior change. She believes that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and compassion, and she brings that commitment to her work with a wide variety of individuals.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can feel intimidating, April focuses on supporting clients as they define and reach their goals. Her practice centers on practical skill building, increased self-awareness, and collaborative planning so clients can make meaningful shifts in their lives. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained to provide clinical assessment and psychotherapy - she combines clinical training with an emphasis on respect and empathy in the therapeutic relationship, and she looks forward to working with those ready to take the next step.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

April Faust uses evidence-informed methods to guide therapy work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress. It emphasizes practical strategies and goal-oriented exercises that clients can apply between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies, teaching skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. April's DBT training supports work with strong emotions, relationship difficulties, and developing more balanced responses to stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. April works with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors techniques and strategies accordingly so therapy fits the individual's life and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and engage in therapy from familiar surroundings while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.