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LPC, LPCC

April Shields, LPC, LPCC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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About April

April Shields supports people who want to remove what is keeping them from loving themselves, pursuing meaningful work, and connecting more deeply with others. She helps individuals identify patterns that block forward movement in personal and professional life and works to strengthen relationships and self-awareness.

Background and approach

April offers an empathic environment that fosters self-discovery and encourages practical steps toward a life that feels passionate and purposeful. Therapy with April is collaborative - she partners with each person to clarify goals, needs, and values, and tailors interventions to meet clients where they are.

Her approach is non-judgmental and compassionate, creating space for honest exploration while emphasizing safety and clear communication. She integrates somatic techniques, including guided meditation and breathwork, to help people notice and work with physical sensations connected to stress, trauma, and emotional patterns.

Her primary aim is to guide clients toward greater self-trust, self-compassion, and self-love so decisions feel less fraught with doubt and over-analysis. April brings 15 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, life changes, ADHD, relationship issues, compassion fatigue, and related areas.

She holds LPC and LPCC credentials - professional licenses to provide counseling and clinical therapy.

Approaches for Online Healing and Resilience



April integrates client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client's goals guide the work - the therapist listens deeply, reflects what matters most, and helps people build self-awareness and confidence, useful for issues like self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a structured method for reducing the impact of distressing memories and trauma symptoms by processing upsetting experiences in a paced way, which can help people who are coping with trauma and abuse or lingering stress responses.

Somatic therapy tools are woven into sessions, including guided breathing and body awareness exercises that help clients notice how emotions show up physically and learn calming skills, often benefiting those with anxiety, dissociation, or compassion fatigue.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - April works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time. Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care around work, family, and daily life. These options support continuity and make it possible to use the same therapeutic approaches in ways that fit each person's schedule and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does April Shields have?
April Shields has 15 years of experience.
Is April Shields a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LPC, LPCC. License details: WI LPC 5189-125, CA LPCC 16679.
In which languages does April Shields provide therapy?
April Shields provides therapy in English.
Where is April Shields located?
April Shields is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with April Shields as my therapist?
Clients can work with April Shields through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does April Shields work with international clients?
April Shields does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with April Shields cost?
Cost can vary depending on a client's location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Clients begin by clicking the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match them with their therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessLife purposeMulticultural concernsSelf-loveSomatization

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin, California, Arizona

Languages

English

What April can help with

April Shields works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

How April approaches therapy

April's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

April is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Wisconsin, with 15 years of clinical experience.