About April Lacey, Eugene, OR Therapist

My Background

I have been a therapist in Eugene, Oregon for several years, providing mental health support in Eugene and throughout the state of Oregon. During this time, I have also provided online therapy in Los Angeles in addition to online mental health counseling throughout California.

I obtained a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. My course work included counseling  theories, clinical skills, development across the lifespan, family therapy, human sexuality, feminist theories, biological bases of behavior, spirituality, power, privilege and oppression, and more.

I worked in a residential DBT unit for young women, helping clients integrate useful mental health skills into their daily lives. DBT (dialectal behavior therapy) uses mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.

  • I have provided supportive and empowering counseling to people impacted by sexual violence and intimate partner violence (a.k.a. domestic violence). I have created safe healing spaces for clients to process thoughts and feelings about deeply traumatic events, paving the way for recovery and peace.

  • I have delivered mental health counseling to unhoused adults in Los Angeles with high stress, anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders and other mental health concerns in a variety of settings. The foundation of my work has always been a strong, supportive and understanding relationship with the client, coupled with useful skills aimed at alleviating distress and helping the client live a fuller life. I am available as a therapist in LA for adult mental health support via online counseling, as well as people who reside in all of California.

  • I have provided individual therapy to parents undergoing life changes, behavioral challenges with their children, and difficulties with co-parenting. I supported parents with thoughtful perspective, encouragement, and skills that help them improve their relationships with their kids. I have also provided child therapy to alleviate mental health symptoms in children, improve family functioning, and strengthen the parent-child relationship.

My Specializations

EMDR

I am an EMDR therapist in Eugene. What I like most about EMDR is that it is based on the idea that we have an innate way of healing ourselves. Trouble arises when something traumatic or dysfunctional happens in our lives, which interrupts our ability to process things in a healthy way. This leads to all sorts of symptoms – anxiety, fear, depression, hopelessness, etc. EMDR is a structured therapy that involves reprocessing memories that are causing current distress. It can work quickly and effectively to help people feel more at peace with themselves. It can be done remotely. Online therapy is an effective platform for EMDR. EMDR works as a part of a holistic therapy approach, addressing, mental, physical and spiritual dimensions of being. If you are thinking to yourself, “how can I find a trained EMDR therapist near me?,” look no further.

CBT

I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques as part of Eugene therapy, and for clients in all locations. Cognitive behavioral therapy is focused on solving current problems and modifying inaccurate and unhelpful thought patterns. A cognitive behavioral therapist in Eugene may be helpful if you struggle with self-criticism, perfectionism, feelings of unworthiness, and other problems. CBT can help you gently examine how you are thinking about your experiences, with the goal of attaining the healthiest thinking for you. I am a certified CBT therapist with several years of experience with these techniques.

Trauma-Informed Therapy

As a trauma-informed therapist, I prioritize psychological and emotional safety in therapy sessions. I collaborate with clients, empowering the client to provide input on how the session is affecting them. I honor the client’s own natural instincts and intuition, as I believe therapists are collaborators in the client’s path to healing. Trauma informed therapy also involves continued learning about the impact of trauma on current functioning, building coping skills, reducing shame, and healing from trauma.

Explore my holistic therapy approaches and see which is best for you!

How Can I Help You?

My therapeutic style is useful in treating anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life changes, as I pull from various styles of therapy to support you in reaching your goals. Having a therapist for depression can help improve your mood, increase motivation, and solve problems.

I use CBT’s methods of working through inaccurate/unhelpful thought patterns, DBT for tolerating difficult emotions, and EMDR for processing past events that are impacting current state of depression. Anxiety therapists function in the same way, as you can learn DBT skills to manage anxious feelings and CBT skills to challenge and reframe distorted thinking. EMDR is particularly helpful for processing trauma and enhancing personal growth. I can help you build a deeper understanding of yourself by asking you the right questions and providing you with the right tools to grow. Whether you are looking for Eugene therapy or a Los Angeles therapist, I am here to help.

Take the first step toward healing. Schedule a consultation today!

Get in Touch Today

Email us at mendhousetherapy@protonmail.com to schedule your consultation.