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Cheryl Turner

Therapist
21 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, and welcome. I am truly glad that you have chosen to take this important first step on your journey toward wellness, healing, and contentment. Making the decision to seek support is not always easy. In fact, for many people, the first step can feel like the most challenging one. It often requires vulnerability, honesty, courage, and a willingness to embrace change. Yet despite its difficulty, it is also one of the most powerful and meaningful decisions you can make for yourself.

By taking this step, you are investing in your well-being and demonstrating a commitment to your personal growth. Whether you are facing specific challenges, navigating life transitions, working through difficult emotions, strengthening relationships, or simply seeking a greater sense of balance and fulfillment, you have already begun moving toward positive change.

My approach to therapy

I believe that each person possesses the capacity for growth, resilience, and transformation. Sometimes, however, life's challenges can make it difficult to recognize those strengths. Together, we can explore the obstacles that may be standing in your way, identify meaningful solutions, develop effective coping strategies, and build upon the qualities that already exist within you.

My goal is to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable expressing yourself openly and honestly. Through collaboration, compassion, and mutual respect, we can work toward helping you achieve your desired goals while fostering greater self-awareness, confidence, and emotional well-being.

What you can expect from me

As you continue on your path, I am committed to supporting you in discovering new perspectives, embracing personal growth, and creating lasting positive change. No matter where you are in your journey today, know that meaningful progress is possible, and every step forward—no matter how small—matters.

I look forward to walking alongside you as you move toward a healthier, more fulfilling, and more balanced life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    21 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Columbia University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Art Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Behavior Modification, Seeking Safety, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Relational, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Play, Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors, Children
  • Languages
    English
Next available: Jun 22