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Niesha Turner, LPC, LPCC

Licensed counselor supporting adults and families
  • Trauma informed care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Family and relationship work

About Niesha Turner

Niesha Turner is a licensed counselor with 20 years of experience in the social service field, offering steady support for people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. She works with adults, adolescents, and families, blending trauma-informed care with a whole-person perspective to address both immediate symptoms and the broader context of a person’s life.

Holding credentials as an LPC and an LPCC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she brings an array of clinical training to each case. Niesha tailors her work to the needs of the individual, addressing concerns such as depression, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, career stress, ADHD, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and the effects of past abuse or neglect.

Her practice emphasizes practical skills and relational healing. She integrates cognitive behavioral strategies, family systems ideas, and DBT skills into a collaborative approach that strengthens coping, emotional regulation, and communication. Niesha also offers focused support around adoption and foster care matters, attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, and forgiveness work, helping clients build clearer boundaries and more resilient relationships.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Niesha Turner have?

Niesha Turner has 20 years of experience.

Is Niesha Turner a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: LPC, LPCC. License details: GA LPC LPC005235, CA LPCC 11989.

In which languages does Niesha Turner provide therapy?

Niesha Turner provides therapy in English.

Where is Niesha Turner located?

Niesha Turner is located in California.

How can I work with Niesha Turner as my therapist?

You can work with Niesha Turner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Niesha Turner work with international clients?

Niesha Turner does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Niesha Turner cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-based approaches adapted for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, offering empathic listening and collaboration so clients can clarify values and build self-directed change. This approach is helpful for those who want a supportive space to explore identity, relationships, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more adaptive behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with day-to-day challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides concrete tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing conflict in relationships.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Niesha Turner works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Niesha offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins can occur via live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from a licensed professional.

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