Therapy does not have to be boring, hard, or last years, I have heard from my clients that they enjoy coming to therapy and it was not like what they thought it would be. It's okay to laugh, talk, and generally have a good time while working on difficult complex situations and issues. You will be able to make necessary changes in your life by getting techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your obtainable goals. You will walk out of a session with a skill or two that you can go home and start using immediately. While any given technique doesn't work for everyone, I'll be sure to give you the tools specific for you. I have a vast a knowledge of relaxation techniques as a Dialectal Behavioral Therapy Informed Therapist (DBT) and I'm certified in Hypnotherapy. I use hypnosis to help clients relax, stop smoking, vaping, anger management, lose weight, achieve goals, eliminate anxieties, deal with aggressive behaviors, build self-esteem, overeating, stress management, etc. I have a passion for using hypnosis as a way to help clients reach obtainable goals faster than with regular talk therapy. I will try to make it an enjoyable experience that you would want to return to. I have experience working with teens/young adults, veterans, clergy, trauma, families, athletes, entertainers/models, students, and LGBTQIA+.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Our first session will be an intake so there will be some "therapy stuff" that satisfies clinical standards however, I will encourage you to be yourself. All of the sessions belong to you and I'm just here to help you navigate through the session to accomplish your obtainable therapy goals. We will also discover together if your symptoms have had any effects on your health as well. Most importantly your treatment plan goals will be discovered and a plan to help you, help you will be put in place.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I feel being honest and straight forward with clients helps me continue to have a high success rate with my clients. Although I'm honest, it does not mean that I'm aggressive with the truth delivery and communication are an area I do well in. My clinical strengths will come through and are highlighted with experiences as an expert witness in various court cases in Georgia. I also make sure my clients are aware of how mental health is health, and the way it can affect your body. A lot of my clients have been surprised to be in therapy session where the therapist is inquiring into their body and other somatic symptoms. Most importantly I am someone that is easy to talk to, and you may find our sessions times go by quickly.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Clients that come to me for services come for multiple reasons and various disorders. I continue to work with adolescences and adults. Given my past as an athlete there is natural connection that athletes and entertainers have with me. Although I only speak English, I find myself speaking the language with most of my teenagers and young adult clients as well. I come from a Military family so I naturally still look to help Veterans where I can. I have counseled various populations and am no stranger to the needs of LGBTQIA+ Community.

About Michael Turner