- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Turnbough is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and young adult issues.
She brings years of hands-on work in addiction counseling and clinical leadership to each session. Her practice focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Sessions typically involve talking through current struggles, identifying patterns, and trying out new coping strategies.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective and on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts. Motivational interviewing is used when people feel stuck about change, and solution-focused ideas help set short-term, achievable goals.
Dr. Turnbough has experience supporting people affected by domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses issues such as guilt and shame, isolation, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose.
People working with her can expect straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. The work often mixes discussion, practical exercises, and goal-setting. Prospective clients should confirm current session arrangements and scheduling details before booking.
How Dr. Turnbough uses therapeutic approaches online
Dr. Turnbough draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own views and experiences, letting the client guide what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs to talk through identity, relationships, or parenting concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related issues.Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses with clients who feel stuck about change. It introduces straightforward conversations about values and readiness, helping people set small, meaningful steps toward goals like reducing substance use or improving coping. Choosing which approaches to use is collaborative. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together based on what is working.
Confirm available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, and caregiving by removing travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions at times that suit a young adult's schedule. If you have questions about how a session will run, asking about the format and expected length during booking is recommended.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting strains, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is practical and person-focused. She uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience as an LCPC working in counseling and clinical leadership roles.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices from Illinois.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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