- Client-centered care
- 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 struggles, relationship issues, grief, trauma and anger. She provides practical, hands-on help for people who want clearer ways to cope and communicate.
Her background includes long experience in addiction counseling and leadership roles in social services. That work exposed her to domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, post-traumatic stress, and other trauma-related concerns. She has supported people dealing with depression, panic, workplace strain, and the everyday weight of guilt, shame, or isolation.
Her practice combines client-centered approaches with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. That means sessions focus on the person’s goals, look at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and use practical steps to change them. She also draws on solution-focused and trauma-focused methods when those fit the situation.
In sessions she helps people build concrete skills for managing anger, coping with life changes, and improving relationships. That can include clarifying triggers, practicing new responses, and working on communication patterns. She also offers coaching-style work for people aiming for specific behavior changes.
She works in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Dr. Turnbough uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on a person's immediate goals and experience, listening closely and making the sessions about what matters most to the client. This approach helps people sort through feelings and decide practical next steps.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more effective strategies. CBT is useful for managing anger, anxiety, panic, mood problems, and everyday stress by practicing specific skills and tests of new ways of responding.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether client-centered conversation, CBT techniques, motivational interviewing, or trauma-focused methods suit their goals. That choice is based on the client's needs, preferences, and progress.
For practical matters, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also let people choose quieter surroundings, use phone-only options if video is difficult, or schedule sessions during a break at work. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into daily life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting and relationship problems, anger, grief, trauma and related issues such as domestic violence and substance use.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused and trauma-focused methods to set goals and try practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience as an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and prior work in addiction counseling and clinical leadership.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in Illinois as an LCPC and practices with that credential in mind.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.