Dr. Michelle Turnbough, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois · 13 years in practice
Dr. Michelle Turnbough offers a blend of practical, person-focused therapy that aims to help people manage stress, addiction concerns, and relationship strain.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.011409 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1689220709 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
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About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Turnbough offers a blend of practical, person-focused therapy that aims to help people manage stress, addiction concerns, and relationship strain. She practices in Illinois as an LCPC, and brings 13 years of clinical experience to her work.
Her style is direct and compassionate, focused on helping people find workable steps forward. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful space where people can talk through what matters most to them.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavior changes that make daily life easier. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck and want to build motivation for change. Dr.
Turnbough has a long background in addiction counseling and clinical leadership roles. That experience informs how she approaches complex issues such as substance misuse, domestic violence aftermath, and trauma. She helps people work through grief, guilt, shame, and the impact of past abuse in ways that feel manageable.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. People leave with steps to try between meetings and clearer ways to cope with panic, mood swings, workplace stress, or parenting strain. The focus is on usable tools, not only on talking.
She offers services for English-speaking clients and accepts international clients. Online and remote formats are part of her practice so people can choose what fits their schedule and communication needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michelle names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. Online sessions give space for honest conversation where the therapist reflects what matters and helps people sort priorities. This approach is useful for concerns like relationship strain, grief, and multicultural questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions, CBT often uses brief exercises and homework to test small changes between meetings, which helps with anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, and workplace stress. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and can be done in short chats or longer video conversations to build momentum for recovery from addiction or to address ambivalence.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, pace, and preferences and then try strategies that fit the person’s needs. Adjustments are made over time so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online formats offer flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer session work. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting worries, low self esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is warm and solution focused. She blends client-centered listening with techniques from CBT and motivational interviewing to set practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and a long background in addiction counseling and clinical leadership roles.
What credential and location apply to this profile?
She holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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