My name is Erica Turner and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with young adults to address a range of presenting concerns including trauma, depression, and anxiety. I graduated with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and I have spent the past five years working in a variety of mental health settings including psychiatric hospitals, community counseling centers, and group private practice. I find that many clients are stuck in unhealthy patterns that they cannot break, particularly in the way that they relate to themselves and to others. I want to help my clients understand that they have the power within themselves to change the way that they function and create a new narrative of healthy living.
I believe that the primary tool needed for counseling is a therapeutic relationship built on mutual respect and trust. First and foremost, I want to know who you are as a person, your views on your place in this world, and what you want for yourself. My goal is to empower you to build a strong sense of self so that you can take charge of your life and ditch the negativity. Maladaptive behavior is a reaction to unmanageable life stressors; unhealthy behaviors are simply a sign that a person cannot cope with their current situation. I want you develop skills to engage with the world as it is, not as you wish it to be, so you can control how you respond to life’s difficulties, as opposed to impulsively reacting, so that you can align yourself with the life that you want.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Depression, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Erica is very kind and listens to what you have to say. She is understanding and I would recommend her strongly.
Written on May 08, 2020 after therapy with Erica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts