April Vandiver, LPC
Warm LPC supporting anxiety and relationships
- Anxiety and stress support
- Relationship and parenting help
- Video phone chat messaging
About April Vandiver
April Vandiver is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings six years of clinical experience supporting people through anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career transitions, confidence-building, and major life changes. She is licensed to practice professional counseling in Missouri, Oregon, and Louisiana, and her approach blends practical strategies with a warm, client-centered focus that emphasizes respect and compassion for each person’s circumstances.
April uses evidence-informed techniques to help clients manage stress, improve time management, navigate grief, set and reach goals, and build coping skills for trauma, family difficulties, and intimacy-related concerns. She aims to create a collaborative space where clients can take the courageous first steps toward change, exploring patterns, building insight, and practicing new skills at a manageable pace.
Known for a supportive and nonjudgmental style, April centers the therapeutic relationship and tailors interventions to each person’s needs and priorities. She offers continuous messaging access and responds at least twice daily, and also provides phone and video options to fit different schedules and preferences. April is accepting new clients in Missouri and focuses on helping people move forward with compassion and practical tools.
April uses evidence-informed techniques to help clients manage stress, improve time management, navigate grief, set and reach goals, and build coping skills for trauma, family difficulties, and intimacy-related concerns. She aims to create a collaborative space where clients can take the courageous first steps toward change, exploring patterns, building insight, and practicing new skills at a manageable pace.
Known for a supportive and nonjudgmental style, April centers the therapeutic relationship and tailors interventions to each person’s needs and priorities. She offers continuous messaging access and responds at least twice daily, and also provides phone and video options to fit different schedules and preferences. April is accepting new clients in Missouri and focuses on helping people move forward with compassion and practical tools.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does April Vandiver have?
April Vandiver has six years of experience as a counselor.
Is April Vandiver a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Listed license details include MO LPC 2024018833 and LA LPC 10643.
In which languages does April Vandiver provide therapy?
April Vandiver provides therapy in English.
Where is April Vandiver located?
April Vandiver is located in Missouri.
How can I work with April Vandiver as my therapist?
You can work with April Vandiver through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does April Vandiver work with international clients?
April Vandiver does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with April Vandiver 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
April integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed steps toward goals - an approach that can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in relationships, understand how early connections shape current wiring, and strengthen interpersonal security, which often helps with intimacy, family, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive responses, supporting work on mood, anxiety, and coping skills.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. April collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.
Online therapy with April offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and she also provides live chat and text-based messaging options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy schedules, geographic constraints, or caregiving responsibilities, while allowing licensed professionals to offer consistent support and practical guidance wherever the client is located.