April Justice

Compassionate LICSW blending practical strategies and empathy

LICSW Minnesota

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About April

April Justice is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota with 20 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting and relationship challenges, and compassion fatigue, and she maintains additional attention to adoption and foster care, attachment issues, body image, chronic pain and illness, fertility and pregnancy-related concerns, and postpartum depression.

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship built from a warm, calm presence and a commitment to sensitivity and integrity. April draws from a range of methods including cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment strategies, client-centered work, and dialectical skills, adapting her plan to match each person’s goals and preferences.

She helps clients set realistic goals and uses practical tools and reflective discussion to support change. Clients can expect an individualized, goal-oriented process that honors their knowledge about themselves while offering structured techniques and compassionate support.

April welcomes international clients and offers multiple online formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.

Practical therapeutic approaches and online care

April integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice, offering straightforward strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and take meaningful action even when uncomfortable feelings are present.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each client to explore what methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the plan remains relevant and effective for the persons changing needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling therapy more flexible for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. These options allow consistent access to licensed professionals from different locations and support different communication styles, whether someone prefers real-time conversation or brief written check-ins between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does April commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, blending practical skills with reflective work and tailoring methods to each persons needs.

What is her clinical background?

She brings 20 years of experience working with women's issues, mood and anxiety concerns, relationship struggles, and related areas of focus.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a LICSW licensed in Minnesota with license number MN LICSW 27209 and offers services to clients in that state and beyond.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

She conducts therapy in English and is open to working with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy relationship with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shame Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English