April Justice , LICSW

April Justice is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with 20 years of clinical experience. As a LICSW she is authorized to provide independent clinical social work and psychotherapy, bringing two decades of focused work with women's mental health concerns including depression, postpartum depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and self-esteem challenges.

She brings a warm, calm presence to sessions and centers her work on respect, integrity, sensitivity, and compassion. April tailors therapeutic work to each individual and often collaborates with clients to set meaningful goals, believing that people know themselves best. Her practice is adaptable and may draw on cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic ideas, or an eclectic combination of methods to fit what works for each person.

April frames seeking help as a courageous step and aims to support clients on their journey toward healthier coping and clearer direction. She values a collaborative relationship and looks forward to working alongside those ready to explore change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

April often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered methods to support clients in addressing thoughts, feelings, and life patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support while the client explores personal goals and values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. As a licensed professional, April helps clients weigh different methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with April can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or elsewhere, and fit therapy into a busy life while working toward meaningful change.