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April Barker-Casey, LISW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About April

April Barker-Casey is an Ohio-licensed social worker with 25 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, and mood-related concerns.

Background and approach

As an LISW, she draws on a long clinical background to support clients facing depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, and the challenges that accompany life transitions and compassion fatigue. She emphasizes clients' strengths and lived knowledge as central to the therapeutic process.

Her work also addresses ADHD-related difficulties alongside a broad array of focus areas including post-traumatic stress, panic and mood disorders, grief and shame, dissociation, and issues linked to adoption and family of origin. April uses evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, narrative and client-centered approaches, and solution-focused strategies to tailor sessions to what each person needs.

She frames therapy as a collaborative journey and welcomes the courage it takes to pursue greater wellbeing. Located in Ohio, April offers care in English and aims to create practical, strength-based plans that fit each person's goals.

She supports clients through change, aims to reduce distress, and helps build skills for more satisfying daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

April commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people recognize their own strengths so they can steer change in ways that feel authentic. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers concrete tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and everyday coping skills.

She approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will help explore which approaches feel most helpful based on a client's goals, symptoms, and preferences, and will adjust the plan over time to better fit each person's needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access from different locations. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose a communication style that feels most comfortable for each individual.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does April help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, relationship and self-esteem issues, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, and ADHD-related challenges.
What is April's therapeutic style like?
Her approach centers on client strengths and collaboration, blending client-centered care with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
April brings 25 years of professional experience working with people across a variety of mental health and life concerns.
Where is April licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Ohio as an LISW with the licence OH LISW I.0009025-SUPV and provides services from that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with April?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Relationship issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English