April Justice , LICSW

April Justice is a licensed independent clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. She focuses on women's issues and common concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, stress, self-esteem, and parenting. Her style is warm and calm and she aims to make therapy feel approachable for people under strain.

She centers the relationship in therapy and works with each person to set practical goals. Sessions are respectful and compassionate. She uses a flexible mix of methods rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

April draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses acceptance and mindfulness techniques to help people live by their values even when feelings are hard. Dialectical skills and client-centered listening show up when they match a person’s needs.

She has substantial experience addressing postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, body image, fertility and adoption or foster care issues. April also helps people who face chronic illness or pain, attachment and family of origin concerns, and compassion fatigue from caregiving roles.

In sessions she aims to balance practical tools with steady listening. People can expect clear goals, skill-building, and support in managing life changes. April works collaboratively so plans can shift as progress is made.

She practices out of Minnesota and offers work that emphasizes respect, integrity, sensitivity, and compassion for each person’s story.

Using ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their values and take action toward them even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for panic, depression, and low self-esteem. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to the present moment and teaches ways to respond to stress and strong emotions with less reactivity.

Finding the right approach is often a process. April will work together with each person to choose and adapt methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps make therapy feel relevant and practical rather than prescriptive.

Online work can be delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different days and schedules. Video is helpful for longer sessions and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, coaching between sessions, and staying connected during busy weeks. These options offer flexibility so people can keep therapy part of a changing life.