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April Schroeder

Compassionate guidance for anxiety and trauma recovery

About April

April Schroeder is an Illinois-licensed LCPC with ten years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. She brings focused support for concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and feelings of guilt, shame, or isolation.

Background and approach

April works collaboratively to address mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety in a manner that honors each client’s pace and priorities. Her style centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored honestly.

April encourages clients to identify practical steps toward greater well-being while also attending to deeper patterns that contribute to recurring distress. She emphasizes empowering clients to build resilience and clearer communication with others, helping translate insight into everyday changes that feel achievable.

Clients who choose April can expect therapeutic work grounded in evidence-based techniques and shaped by ten years of practice in Illinois. She frames the therapeutic journey as a courageous process of discovery and supports each person in taking the next steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access



Many of April's methods draw on well-supported therapeutic techniques that focus on symptom relief and skill building. One common approach she uses centers on anxiety and panic management by helping clients learn practical coping skills, breathing and grounding strategies, and cognitive tools to reframe unhelpful thoughts. This work is useful for panic disorder, social anxiety, and general worry. Another frequently applied method targets trauma and post-traumatic stress by combining paced emotional processing with skills to reduce reactivity and build safety in daily life; this helps people manage intrusive memories and regain a sense of stability.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. April partners with clients to identify goals, preferences, and the types of techniques that feel most comfortable, adjusting the plan as needed so therapy fits each person’s needs and pace.

Online therapy with April is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows flexibility for busy schedules and different communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from varied locations within Illinois, and select the format that best supports progress and convenience.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does April commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, and depression, along with related issues like attachment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and isolation.
What is April's therapeutic style like?
Her approach emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace while working toward practical, empowering changes.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
April has ten years of professional experience as a therapist practicing in Illinois.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LCPC and is licensed in Illinois under IL LCPC 180.016709.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with April?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.