AD Portrait of April DeJesus

April DeJesus, LMHC

Calm, practical help for stress and anxiety

9 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About April

April DeJesus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress and anxiety and creates a calm setting for honest conversation. April encourages small first steps and acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage.

She directs sessions toward practical ways to reduce daily stress and manage anxious thoughts. Conversations are plain and focused on what is happening now, with tools people can use between sessions.

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Background and approach

She emphasizes listening first, then working together to try techniques that feel doable. April also supports people dealing with relationship strain, family concerns, grief, and low self-esteem. Her practice includes attention to issues such as infidelity, veteran and armed forces experiences, and multicultural challenges.

She aims to connect each concern to concrete coping strategies rather than labels. Sessions may include short skills practice, breath or grounding exercises, and talking through specific situations that cause worry. April explains ideas in straightforward terms and checks that methods fit each person's life.

The work is collaborative and paced to what the client needs. She offers several formats for meeting, so people can choose what works best for their schedule and comfort. New clients start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

April uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common method is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding, and thought-management tactics to reduce anxiety and handle stressful moments. These are short, repeatable tools to use when worry spikes.

An additional approach centers on problem-focused conversations that look at specific relationship or family issues and identify manageable steps forward. This helps people break larger problems into tasks they can try between sessions. Both approaches emphasize clear language, gradual practice, and adjusting techniques so they fit daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. April collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and comfort level. She starts with listening, then suggests methods and revises them based on feedback from the client so the plan evolves together.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking flexible care. Video calls approximate a face-to-face session, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when movement or camera use is difficult, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins or when a short update is needed. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or busy days and allow consistent contact while working toward goals.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does April commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family issues, grief, and self-esteem challenges. Additional focus areas include infidelity, veteran and armed forces issues, and multicultural concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and conversational. Sessions emphasize listening, learning coping skills, and applying simple techniques between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
April has nine years of professional work experience helping people manage anxiety and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does the cost and getting started process work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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