April
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, LPCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (414) 310-3862

You’ve worked hard to get where you are, but life still feels heavy. You value working on your own terms, but managing all the moving parts (work, relationships, self-care, etc) often feels overwhelming, leaving you drained and anxious. If you’re navigating life as neurodivergent without fully understanding your unique way of thinking or experiencing the world, meeting expectations can be exhausting. You want to live authentically, but it’s hard to know what that looks like. I see you. Together, we’ll explore how to let go of the pressures you’ve carried and make space for your true self to show up, without apology.
Imagine a life where you feel calm, balanced, and connected to yourself. Therapy can help you manage overwhelming thoughts, build resilience, and trust your own worth. Together, we’ll work toward a life where you feel in control, confident in relationships, and able to set healthy boundaries, free from self-doubt and aligned with who you truly are.
You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just need a space to process it all, I’m here to walk beside you. Let’s work together to find clarity and build a life that feels aligned with who you truly are.
Call or Email April Shields now for a free 15 minute consultation - (414) 310-3862
Let's Connect (414) 310-3862

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- CuraLinc Healthcare
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- Out of Network
April Shields
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (414) 310-3862
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 16679 April Monique ShieldsLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 15 years
- Attended University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Community Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2009
- License: Arizona Board of Behavioral Health 23169 / 2024
- License: Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies 0022648 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
April Shields
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (414) 310-3862
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Burnout
- AuDHD
- Complex PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Obesity
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
April Shields
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (414) 310-3862
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Mixed Race
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Mixed Race
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- EMDR
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Somatic EMDR
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
April Shields
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (414) 310-3862
Location
Additional Location
Madison, WI 53703
(414) 310-3862Nearby Areas
April Shields
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, LPCC
Call for a free consultation now - (414) 310-3862