April Balzhiser
Compassionate counseling for healing and growth
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About
April Balzhiser is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Certified Domestic Violence Professional. She is credentialed to provide clinical mental health services in the state and brings 18 years of experience working in social services and mental health settings.
Throughout her career she has supported individuals, children, families, and couples from a range of backgrounds, with extensive work addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health concerns, child welfare and foster care issues, alternative schooling, trauma and abuse, and family challenges. April combines her clinical training and lived experience in these systems to offer practical and compassionate support.
Her approach centers on creating a comfortable, open environment where clients feel able to share. She emphasizes meeting each person where they are and fostering growth from that starting point. April works with a variety of presenting concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.
She looks forward to working with you.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 18
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Depression, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Grief, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCPC 180007972
- NPI Number: 1235408188
- License: LCPC (Illinois) #180007972 exp 2027-03-31
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How much experience does April Balzhiser have?
April Balzhiser brings 18 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is April Balzhiser a licensed therapist?
Yes. April Balzhiser is a licensed therapist in Illinois and holds the credential IL LCPC 180007972.
In which languages does April Balzhiser provide therapy?
April Balzhiser provides therapy in English.
Where is April Balzhiser located?
April Balzhiser is located in Illinois.
How can I work with April Balzhiser as my therapist?
You can work with April Balzhiser through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with April Balzhiser cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with April Balzhiser. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.