April Barker-Casey, LISW — Therapist in Ohio

Hi there, I'm April!

I am an independent licensed social worker in the state of Ohio, where I have over 25 years of professional experience. I believe that you are the expert in your life and that you have strengths that will assist you in overcoming challenges. I’m here to help you manage symptoms related to stress, anxiety, trauma, and abuse.

My focus

I work well with clients seeking relief from symptoms of stress, including anxiety and depression. Often, those clients have histories of trauma. I am comfortable delving into those histories and helping people heal.

My approach

I use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral and Cognitive Processing therapies, as well as Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused methods. Therapy modalities are chosen based on the client's needs.

My communication style

I am a 'straight shooter.' I believe therapy is what you make of it, and I want you to have the best experience possible. I am just as comfortable challenging clients as I am praising them.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started my career as a therapist. As I approach the end of my career, it seems fitting that I return to therapy.

My goals for you

I believe that the session belongs to the client. Your goal is mine, and it is my pleasure to help you reach the goals you identify. We will develop goals early in the process and revisit them often in order to maintain focus.

Our first session

During the first session, we will introduce ourselves, and I will ask a bunch of questions to determine what you are seeking from therapy. We will decide together if we are a good match and develop at least one goal to begin our work.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Trauma Focused

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

LGBTQIA+

Non-Binary

Racial Justice

Sex Worker

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Cincinnati.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

April Barker-Casey