April Faust, LCSW

April Faust is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania who brings more than 12 years of experience in the mental health field. She blends practical skill-building with a compassionate, person-centered stance, helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and life transitions. April earned a DBT certification in 2013, and that training continues to shape her clinical approach by emphasizing skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Her work centers on a dialectical balance of acceptance and change - supporting clients to develop awareness and practice radical acceptance while also making behavioral shifts that move them toward their goals. April describes therapy as a collaborative process and aims to create an environment where people are treated with dignity and respect as they explore strengths, set priorities, and build coping strategies. She recognizes that beginning therapy can feel daunting and seeks to make the first steps manageable and affirming for each person she sees.

April enjoys working with a wide variety of people and remains committed to helping clients identify realistic goals, increase insight, and practice concrete skills that improve daily functioning and overall wellbeing.

DBT, CBT, and Mindfulness in Online Therapy

April integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness practices to address a range of concerns. DBT focuses on teaching concrete skills - such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - that help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. CBT examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, guiding clients to test unhelpful thinking patterns and adopt more effective coping strategies. Mindfulness therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and acceptance, which can reduce reactivity and support steadier mood and focus.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. April works with each person to assess needs, priorities, and preferences, then tailors techniques and goals so the therapy style fits the individual. Clients and therapist decide together which strategies to emphasize and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and some work can continue through live chat or text-based messaging. This variety makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals without the constraints of travel or location.