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Dr. Michelle Turnbough , LCPC
Illinois
LCPC counselor - addiction and trauma focus
See online therapy options- CBT for thoughts and behaviors
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused steps
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Turnbough is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with 13 years of practice in clinical settings. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns such as domestic violence, substance use, guilt and shame, isolation, and workplace issues.
Dr. Turnbough uses practical, goal-focused methods in sessions. She relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems in place. She also draws on client-centered work, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused approaches to support specific needs.
In a typical meeting she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different ways of responding, and set small, concrete goals. Sessions often include short skills practice and clear steps to try between meetings. She encourages checking progress and adjusting plans as needed.
Her background includes extensive work in addiction counseling and clinical leadership within social services. That experience informs how she addresses substance use, domestic violence, and trauma-related concerns. She brings a practical focus to safety planning, coping skills, and relapse prevention where relevant.
Dr. Turnbough offers services in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions operate on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How she adapts CBT and solution work for online sessions
Dr. Turnbough uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to pinpoint patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, and mood problems. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, tracking thoughts, and testing new responses to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to the client, and Motivational Interviewing to help people find motivation to change, for example with substance use or behavior shifts. Client-centered work supports emotional processing, while motivational techniques focus on readiness and practical next steps.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped before, then recommend techniques to try. Plans are adjusted based on what works in early sessions, so the client helps shape the focus.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Many people find that structured CBT tasks and brief between-session assignments translate well to remote appointments.
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Primary focus
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses through small, concrete exercises between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 13 years of practice as a counselor and extensive experience in addiction counseling and clinical leadership within social services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor licensed in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do people get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.