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- Stress and anxiety
- Infidelity focus
- Veteran issues
About April
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in New York with nine years of professional experience, April DeJesus helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and self-esteem issues. She also focuses on infidelity, veteran and armed forces issues, and multicultural concerns. April uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims to make first steps into therapy easier to take.
April begins sessions by listening to what matters most to the person in front of her. She invites clients to talk about current problems, recent losses, or ongoing stressors. Conversations are direct and practical, with attention to specific feelings and behaviors that are getting in the way of daily life.
In her work she helps people identify unhelpful patterns and test small changes between sessions. She often sets clear, achievable goals and tracks progress over time. The approach is meant to reduce anxiety symptoms and improve relationship communication through straightforward skills and reflection.
April pays attention to military-related stress and issues that arise across different cultural backgrounds. She brings that focus into discussions about trust, loyalty, and role changes after service or major life events. Practical problem solving and evidence-based techniques frame how she supports these concerns.
Many people start therapy when a specific problem becomes hard to manage. April asks about what led you here and what would feel different if things improved. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
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How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and observable changes. One common approach emphasizes teaching coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing exercises, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These methods aim to reduce symptom intensity and increase daily functioning.Another approach concentrates on communication skills and problem solving for relationship concerns. This involves identifying interaction patterns, practicing clearer requests, and rehearsing new responses to conflict. It can help with issues like infidelity, trust, and role changes after life events or service in the armed forces.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process looks at symptoms, daily routines, and personal preferences to find the best fit.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm what is offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or appointments, and they allow for shorter check-ins or longer skill-focused meetings depending on needs. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include infidelity, veteran and armed forces issues, and multicultural concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical style that emphasizes listening, skill building, and goal setting. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and testing small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That experience informs practical strategies for common concerns like anxiety and grief.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided when selecting options through the service.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.