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April Justice, LICSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Grief, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About April

April Justice is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with two decades of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting and career challenges, and compassion fatigue, as well as related areas like postpartum depression, fertility and pregnancy concerns, adoption and foster care, and chronic illness or pain.

April emphasizes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate therapeutic presence and views the therapeutic relationship as a central tool for change. Her approach is collaborative and individualized; she tailors treatment to each client’s needs and goals while drawing from methods such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, and client-centered techniques.

April describes herself as warm and calm, working with clients to set practical goals and encouraging clients’ self-knowledge as the foundation for growth. She welcomes clients who are ready to explore a different path and offers supportive guidance throughout the process.

Integrating relational approaches with online therapy

April uses Internal Family Systems to help people understand and relate to different parts of themselves in a nonjudgmental way, which can be useful for worries rooted in internal conflict, trauma responses, or self-criticism. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and build psychological flexibility through mindful acceptance and committed action, often helping with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, non-directive stance where the therapist provides a steady, validating presence while clients lead the pace and content of change.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; April works with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine methods to create a tailored plan. Early sessions focus on building rapport and figuring out practical steps that feel useful and doable.

Online therapy with formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, parenting, or health concerns. These options let clients access licensed professionals from wherever they are and maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change, while still focusing on practical skill-building, emotional processing, and goal-oriented work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
April supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and relationship or family difficulties, as well as trauma and intimacy-related issues and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on pregnancy and postpartum concerns, adoption and foster care, fertility issues, chronic illness or pain, and related areas.
What is the therapeutic style and approach used in sessions?
She emphasizes a warm, calm, and respectful relationship and tailors therapy to each person. April integrates client-centered work with approaches like IFS, ACT, CBT, and DBT to match goals and needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
April has 20 years of experience in clinical practice, working extensively with women’s mental health, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and self-esteem issues.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is a licensed independent clinical social worker with the Minnesota license number MN LICSW 27209 and practices in Minnesota.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered for online work?
April provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shamePanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English