Therapist profile
Dr. Michelle Turnbough , LCPC
Illinois
Dr. Michelle Turnbough LCPC - Stress and Addictions
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180.011409
- NPI1689220709
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-focused care
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Turnbough is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 13 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting strains, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, anger, and other life changes. She also works with issues like workplace stress, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
Before becoming an LCPC she spent many years in social services and clinical leadership roles focused on addiction counseling. That background informs how she assesses risk, substance concerns, and recovery-related challenges. Her experience includes working with people affected by domestic violence and those who have lived through physical or emotional trauma.
Her practice emphasizes direct, solution-focused work. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions person-focused and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs help finding reasons to change, such as with substance use or health behaviors. Trauma-Focused Therapy informs her approach when past harm continues to affect mood, panic, or daily functioning. Sessions aim to build clear coping steps rather than abstract explanations.
She encourages planning that fits everyday life. That can mean short skill-building steps, focused problem-solving, or longer work on trauma and relationships. People who want to address anger - whether it appears at home, work, or in relationships - will find practical tools and behavioral strategies to try between sessions.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client shapes the goals and pace. It helps when someone needs clarity about what matters most and practical ways to move forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches skills to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, useful for anger, anxiety, and mood changes.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It is often used around addictions or behaviors that someone feels stuck on, and it fits short or longer-term work.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods in session, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process means approaches can shift as progress or challenges emerge.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats when you book because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins on difficult days, or reduce travel time. Discussing which methods and session lengths suit your schedule is an early step in planning care.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and solution-focused, using person-centered conversations and goal-oriented exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as an LCPC and prior years in social services and clinical leadership in addiction counseling.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices from Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your 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 anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.