Carly Turner, LISW
Iowa LISW supporting healing and growth
- Trauma and grief care
- Evidence informed approaches
- Works with international clients
About Carly Turner
Carly Turner is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Iowa who brings a compassionate, reflective approach to therapy. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of New England in May 2017 and has four years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns. Carly works with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, relationship and family difficulties, anger, eating and sleeping challenges, addictions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, among other issues.
Her counseling style is warm and attentive, with an emphasis on listening in a sensitive and respectful way. Carly draws from a variety of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person, including strengths-based and client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, solution-focused and narrative techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused interventions. She aims to collaborate with clients to identify practical tools and coping skills that support recovery and growth.
Carly emphasizes empowerment and partnership in the therapeutic relationship, guiding clients as they navigate life transitions, caregiving and geriatric concerns, attachment and developmental differences, chronic illness or pain, and other complex needs. She is committed to walking alongside people as they pursue their goals and build greater resilience.
Her counseling style is warm and attentive, with an emphasis on listening in a sensitive and respectful way. Carly draws from a variety of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person, including strengths-based and client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, solution-focused and narrative techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused interventions. She aims to collaborate with clients to identify practical tools and coping skills that support recovery and growth.
Carly emphasizes empowerment and partnership in the therapeutic relationship, guiding clients as they navigate life transitions, caregiving and geriatric concerns, attachment and developmental differences, chronic illness or pain, and other complex needs. She is committed to walking alongside people as they pursue their goals and build greater resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carly Turner have?
Carly Turner has 4 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
Is Carly Turner a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker. License details are IA LISW 092599.
In which languages does Carly Turner provide therapy?
Carly Turner provides therapy in English.
Where is Carly Turner located?
She is located in Iowa.
How can I work with Carly Turner as my therapist?
You can work with Carly Turner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Carly Turner work with international clients?
Yes, Carly Turner works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carly 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 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Carly Turner
Carly Turner integrates client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior strategies to address a wide range of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship and helps people explore their values and goals while feeling heard and supported. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship patterns, and impulse control issues.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carly works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts tools from these approaches to create a tailored plan rather than applying a single model uniformly.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, mobility concerns, or geographic distance. Carly conducts therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support in formats that suit different schedules and communication styles. This approach helps clients engage in meaningful therapy while accommodating their daily lives.