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John Penn Turner, LPCC, LPC
Virginia
LPCC LPC - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness practice
About John
John Penn Turner is an LPCC and LPC practicing in Virginia with 28 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. He also works with aging and geriatric issues, first responder concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and process addictions such as porn, exercise, and gambling.
Turner uses clear, practical methods in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. He also uses client-centered listening, EMDR for trauma processing, mindfulness practices for managing stress, and psychodynamic ideas to look at longer patterns.
Sessions focus on what the person brings that day. Turner helps people identify patterns that cause distress and then tries concrete strategies to change them. He offers short-term problem solving and longer work when more complex issues appear.
His background includes nearly three decades of clinical practice in Virginia. That experience includes supporting survivors of sexual assault, people affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder, and those facing the strains of aging and end-of-life issues.
People who see him can expect practical tools alongside talk-based care. He emphasizes tracking what helps and adjusting approaches when needed. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online work
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical exercises and brief experiments that translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy provides a listening-focused framework so the client sets the pace and topics for each meeting. He also uses EMDR techniques for trauma processing, which can be adapted into paced eye movement or bilateral stimulation exercises when appropriate.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, current concerns, and what they prefer to try. That choice can shift as progress is made and new needs arise.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports using between-session tools such as mindfulness practices, homework worksheets, and brief behavioral experiments to try between meetings.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Virginia, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tests practical alternatives through exercises and homework.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 28 years of experience working as a licensed clinician in Virginia.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.
In which languages can I work with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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