April Faust, LCSW

Licensed in Pennsylvania · 12 years in practice

April Faust is a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience supporting people through hard moments.

License and registration

LCSW, Pennsylvania: CW018649 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1225335268 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About April

April Faust is a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience supporting people through hard moments. She uses clear, practical methods to help clients manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, addiction, and relationship strains. April focuses on helping people take small steps that add up to meaningful change.

She favors approaches that teach skills for handling intense emotions and improving day-to-day functioning. Dialectical ideas guide much of her work, with attention to both acceptance and change.

Background and approach

She also draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking patterns and on motivational strategies to support readiness for change. Clients commonly bring concerns such as depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, trauma, sleep and eating problems, anger, and low self-esteem. April also helps people with complicated family of origin issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and substance use concerns.

She pays attention to sexual subcultures such as BDSM and kink when they are relevant to a person’s wellbeing. In sessions she focuses on concrete skills - grounding, emotion regulation, communication practice, and small behavior changes. Expect a steady, respectful tone and clear suggestions you can try between meetings.

April aims to meet people where they are and work at a pace that feels manageable. April holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and practices in Pennsylvania. She offers multiple ways to connect, and helps people set realistic, measurable goals as they move forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything April lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches April names

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Online support

Practical skill-based therapy online

April commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to guide online work. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood. DBT-informed work focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and balancing acceptance with change to manage intense feelings.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, current struggles, and what feels most useful. From there she and the client pick methods and adjust them as progress is made, keeping the work collaborative and goal-oriented.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video works well for deeper conversation and practice, phone fits those with low bandwidth or who prefer no camera, and chat or messaging can serve quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school, work, or caregiving schedules and help people keep momentum when life gets busy.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges, among other concerns.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style blends dialectical ideas with cognitive-behavioral and motivational techniques focused on practical skills and gradual change.

How much experience does she have?

She has about 12 years of experience working in mental health settings and supporting a wide range of concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

April holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and practices in Pennsylvania.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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