April Shields, LPC, LPCC

April Shields is a licensed counselor who helps people remove the obstacles that keep them from loving themselves, doing meaningful work, and connecting with others. With a warm, empathic presence she creates an environment that supports self-discovery and growth, helping individuals gain clarity about what may be holding them back in personal and professional life. April meets each person where they are and treats therapy as a collaborative process - she works alongside clients to clarify goals, identify strengths, and craft practical steps forward that reflect each individual’s values and needs.

Her approach emphasizes nonjudgmental, compassionate communication and integrates body-centered practices such as guided meditation and breathwork to help clients feel more grounded. April aims to cultivate greater self-trust, self-compassion, and self-love so clients spend less time second-guessing themselves and more time pursuing choices that feel aligned. She holds the credentials LPC and LPCC - these indicate she is a licensed professional counselor with clinical training to work with a wide range of concerns. April seeks to support people in building healthier relationships, increasing emotional awareness, and taking confident steps toward a life they find passionate and meaningful.

Therapeutic approaches available through online sessions

April Shields draws from client-centered work that places the person’s own experience and goals at the center of therapy - this approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and supporting clients as they explore what matters most to them. It is useful for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and building healthier relationships.

She also integrates somatic therapy techniques that attend to bodily sensations through practices such as guided breathwork and grounding exercises. These methods can help when emotions feel overwhelming, when stress is stored in the body, or when clients struggle with trauma-related tension.

In the online setting April collaborates with each person to determine which approaches fit best based on their needs, preferences, and goals. This collaborative process means the therapeutic plan can evolve as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules, comfort levels, and accessibility needs. Working with licensed professionals in these formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.