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- Client-Centered Therapy
- EMDR and somatic work
- Solution-Focused methods
About April
LPC, LPCC in Wisconsin with 15 years of experience. April Shields focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, life changes, ADHD, relationship concerns, coaching, and compassion fatigue. She combines client-centered work with somatic techniques and trauma-focused approaches to help people move forward.
April works conversationally and plainly. She listens to what a person wants to change and helps set practical goals. Sessions often include breathing exercises and guided mindfulness when bodily reactions are part of the problem. She also uses EMDR approaches when trauma memories are interfering with daily life.
Her style is collaborative. April partners with each person to identify small, achievable steps. She draws on solution-focused methods to clarify immediate goals and client-centered principles to center the client's perspective. That means the client's priorities guide the plan.
She pays attention to attachment history and family-of-origin patterns when these issues affect current relationships. Communication problems, dissociation, and somatic symptoms are approached with direct techniques that target the body and present-day coping. Forgiveness, life purpose, and multicultural concerns are included when relevant to a person's goals.
April aims to help people build self-trust and stronger self-regard. The work includes practical skills for decisions, everyday coping, and reducing second-guessing. Her background and methods are aimed at producing clearer thinking and steadier responses over time.
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How her approaches work in remote sessions
April commonly uses client-centered work, EMDR, and mindfulness in her practice. Client-centered work focuses on the person's concerns and values, helping them set goals and make practical changes. EMDR involves focused attention on distressing memories and associated sensations to reduce their impact on daily life. Mindfulness practices train noticing thoughts and bodily signals to lower reactivity and improve coping.Finding the right approach is collaborative. April will review your goals, symptoms, and preferences and suggest methods to try. She and the client check progress and adjust methods if something isn't helpful. The process is aimed at matching techniques to what the person finds most useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Some methods such as mindfulness and somatic breathwork adapt well to a remote session, while EMDR can be integrated with guidance from the therapist. Ask about practical details and format choices when scheduling to understand how sessions will be run.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, California, Arizona
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship concerns, coaching, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment issues, communication problems, dissociation, and somatization.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered. Sessions can include somatic tools like breathwork, solution-focused goal work, mindfulness, and EMDR when trauma is involved.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns and approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Wisconsin. The credentials are listed as WI LPC and CA LPCC.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and locale.
What are the steps to begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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