Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
April Riley, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW7074
- NPI
- 1760404123
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information April supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About April
April Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 28 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, career strain, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
She has a long clinical background and uses several practical approaches to fit each person’s situation. April describes therapy as a collaboration where the client’s experience guides the work. Sessions focus on clear goals and actionable steps rather than abstract talk alone.
Her methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. That range lets her shift between short-term problem solving and deeper work on patterns that repeat in daily life.
In sessions she helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, test small changes, and build coping skills for stress, sleep, anger, and addictive behaviors. She also supports people navigating major illness, caregiver strain, chronic pain or aging concerns by addressing practical problems alongside emotional impact.
People who choose April can expect straightforward conversation, examples they can try between meetings, and a focus on what will work in their everyday routines. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
How April’s approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective and strengths. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people clarify goals and choices that fit their life. This approach is useful for people who need a respectful space to make decisions and test changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change patterns that increase anxiety, depression, sleep problems, or substance use. CBT is goal-oriented and often includes homework tasks to practice new skills between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people resolve uncertainty about change. It supports building motivation for steps like cutting back on substances, improving sleep habits, or starting medical or caregiving routines.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. April will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, adjust strategies over time, and set attainable goals based on needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into work, caregiving, or medical schedules. They can also let people check in briefly between in-person visits and use therapy techniques in everyday settings.
CAreas of focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career strain, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that focuses on clear goals and steps people can try between sessions. Approaches include client-centered work, CBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and hypnotherapy when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns across medical, behavioral, and life-stress contexts.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers