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Shanti Turner, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client-Centered Care
About Shanti
Shanti Turner is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem concerns, and motivation struggles. She also addresses parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
Turner uses clear, goal-oriented methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. She also uses client-centered techniques to listen and build from a person’s own goals, and Motivational Interviewing to support change when motivation feels stuck.
Sessions focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings. That might include experiments to test a worrying thought, small behavior changes, or short exercises to reduce stress. Turner emphasizes plain language and concrete tasks so someone can see what to practice at home.
She pays attention to how past loss, attachment patterns, and abandonment issues can affect current relationships and mood. Turner helps people sort through family problems, communication issues, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. She also works with concerns such as body image, hoarding, and financial stress when these show up in daily life.
Her approach is collaborative and paced to the person’s needs. People who choose her can expect focused conversation, specific strategies, and regular check-ins on what is or isn’t working.
How CBT and related methods are used in online sessions
Shanti Turner uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns between their thoughts, feelings, and actions and then test small changes to see what helps. Client-Centered Therapy is used to focus on the person’s own goals and values, with the therapist following the person’s lead in setting priorities. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck by clarifying reasons for change and building practical steps forward.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Turner collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She checks progress and adjusts strategies together rather than relying on a single technique.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days - they can shorten travel time, allow quicker check-ins, and make it easier to schedule around work or parenting. Online work can focus on the same practical exercises as in-person sessions, including thought records, behavioral experiments, and planning steps to try between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and related mood or life-change issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with small experiments, then try different behaviors to change how they feel.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an LMSW and reports 10 years of professional experience supporting people with mood and stress-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Michigan and provides services tied to that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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