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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About April
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 12 years of experience, April Montague helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
April spent much of her career working with teens, young adults, and their families to improve mental health and family functioning. More recently she has expanded her practice to work with adults who report anxiety, depression, and trauma. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps clients can take between sessions.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. April listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then works with clients to try new ways of coping. She emphasizes small, achievable changes rather than added complexity.
Her approach is direct and steady. She helps people name what’s causing distress, set clear goals, and track progress. Between sessions she offers straightforward suggestions clients can put into practice day to day.
April’s background includes a long history of adolescent and family work and more recent adult-focused practice. That mix informs how she notices relationship patterns and individual symptoms, and how she adapts interventions for different ages and life stages.
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Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
April uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and building new skills. One common approach involves teaching clear coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and structured problem-solving. These techniques aim to reduce immediate distress and make daily problems feel more manageable.Another approach focuses on addressing the impact of trauma and abuse by helping people name painful experiences and develop strategies to reduce their influence on daily life. This work looks to change reactions and routines that keep symptoms active, and it often includes practicing new ways of responding to triggers.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. April will work with each person to choose which techniques to try first, adjust methods based on how they respond, and set concrete goals together. The plan can change as needs and preferences become clearer.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as allowing a shorter check-in during a work break or avoiding travel time. They also let people continue care when schedules or routines change, while the therapist and client decide together what pace and format suit the work.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, and trauma and abuse.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical, goal-oriented work. Sessions emphasize identifying patterns and testing new coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience, including extensive work with teens, young adults, and families earlier in her career, and more recent work with adults.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.