April Shields, LPCC, LPC
About me
Are you looking for support in removing what is blocking you from loving who you are, doing what you love, and connecting with the people you love? I can help you develop more positive relationships and become more aware of what might be stopping you from moving forward in your personal and professional life. I provide an empathic environment that opens the way for self-discovery. I hope that you will feel supported and more confident as you take steps toward living a life you feel passionate about.
I approach therapy as a collaborative process, working with each client to fully realize their own goals, desires, needs, path, etc. This varies from client to client as I meet each individual where they are and base each contact on their individual needs. I strive to communicate with clients in a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate way. I also use somatic approaches such as guided meditation and breathwork.
My number one goal for all of my clients is to help them get to a place of more self-trust, self-compassion, and self-love. Wouldn't it feel amazing to trust yourself so much that you don't constantly second guess yourself, over-analyze, or question every decision you make?
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Dissociation, Family of Origin Issues, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Multicultural Concerns, Self-love, Somatization
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
CA LPCC 16679
AZ LPC LPC-23169
WI LPC 5189-125
LA LPC 7214
Reviews
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April is amazing. She is a wonderful listener and I feel like she really understands me. I feel so supported by her and really value our time and her insights.
Written on Aug 17, 2024 after therapy with April for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I have only worked with April once so far but I find her extremely easy to talk to. She is an active listener and shows a lot of sympathy to the issues we discuss.
Written on Jun 21, 2024 after therapy with April for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
April has shelled so much I don’t have enough words to thank her. I started this journey with better help and April almost a month ago and I was scared nervous and to be honest not very confident this could work. The first session with April I opened up about myself and I don’t do that with people. She has this calming presence when we talk, she never talks over me enjoys hearing updates about my life and most of all she doesn’t judge or make me feel uncomfortable. I always had this thought in my mind before I started therapy that it was just a big waste of time and I don’t need a random person I don’t know telling me how to live my life but that is not what this is about at all. April is helping me understand the things im feeling and going through aren’t just happening because (in my own words im crazy). It stems from past traumas and my childhood. So I would just like to say April has been a god sent to me since I started this journey. She has helped me so much already I can’t wait for what can happen in the future. Thank you April and better help.
Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with April for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
She has been wonderful to work with!
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with April for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
April is great at listening and asking questions that make you think about how you really feel. She has helped me process the end of a relationship and major changes at work. I continue to work with her because I feel the insights she provides are valuable to my mental and emotional growth.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with April for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
April has helped me through a difficult time and I would recommend her to anyone that is experiencing similar circumstances.
Written on Dec 10, 2023 after therapy with April for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue