April Balzhiser, LCPC

April Balzhiser is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois and a Certified Domestic Violence Professional, bringing focused training in supporting survivors of domestic violence to her clinical work. The LCPC credential indicates state licensure to provide clinical counseling services and reflects sustained professional preparation in mental health care.

With a long history in social service and mental health settings, she has worked with individuals, children, families, and couples from a wide range of backgrounds. Her experience includes extensive work related to domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health concerns, child welfare and foster care, alternative schooling, trauma and abuse, and family dynamics. These roles have shaped a practical, trauma-informed perspective that informs every therapeutic relationship.

April emphasizes creating an atmosphere where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences and where growth can unfold from the client’s present circumstances. Her approach centers on meeting each person where they are and collaborating to build skills, insight, and resilience. She is available to support new clients through a range of life challenges and transitions, offering steady, experienced guidance.