April Riley , LCSW

April Riley is a Florida social worker with 28 years of professional experience who practices as an LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential that denotes advanced social work training and clinical practice.

She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, major illness, addictions, and grief and loss. Her experience includes extensive work with veterans, giving her familiarity with the particular challenges that military service can create for individuals and families.

April adapts treatment to each person’s situation and goals, drawing from motivational techniques, solution-focused work, rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and neuro-linguistic changework (NLP) as appropriate. She emphasizes practical strategies alongside emotional exploration so clients can make meaningful shifts in daily life.

She views each client as the expert on their own story and seeks to build on existing strengths. April approaches the work as a partnership, offering support and encouragement as people take the courageous steps toward greater well-being and more satisfying relationships.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening without judgment and helping clients identify their own goals. In this approach the therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and support while fostering self-awareness and personal growth - it is useful for relationship concerns, coping with life changes, and building self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT provides practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by teaching skills that can be applied between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change. It is often applied to addictions, lifestyle changes, and situations where someone is weighing options about change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. April works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques as progress unfolds. The emphasis is on a respectful partnership between client and licensed professionals to find what works best.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when clients connect, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, support ongoing contact between appointments, and allow therapists to work with clients across varied life situations while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.