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Cheston Turner

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

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If you’re an adult or teen feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship challenges, life changes, or difficult experiences, you don’t have to sort through it alone. I want you to feel heard and respected, including in the parts of your story shaped by culture and identity. As a Black therapist, I value understanding each person’s lived experience without making assumptions. My style is warm and collaborative: we’ll build on your strengths, make room for what’s hard, and work at a pace that feels right for you.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs. I draw from CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, attachment-based, and trauma-informed practices to help you understand patterns, strengthen coping skills, and make changes that fit your goals. We’ll build on your strengths while making room for the challenges you’re facing.

What you can expect from me

The first session is an opportunity for us to understand what brings you to therapy and what you would like to change or better understand. I’ll ask about your current concerns, relevant personal history, relationships, strengths, and the goals that matter most to you. We’ll also discuss what you can expect from therapy and how we might approach the work. You’re welcome to ask questions or let me know if something feels unclear. You decide what you’re ready to share, and we can identify a useful starting point together without trying to address everything at once.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Challenging, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Social Work at University of Nevada-Reno
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility, Transgender issues, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Somatic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Play, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Humanistic, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Gestalt, Exposure Response Prevention, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Behavioral, Behavior Management, Attachment Based, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English