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Dr. Michelle Turnbough , LCPC

Compassionate Illinois LCPC for recovery and healing

  • Addiction and recovery support
  • Trauma informed therapy
  • Stress and anxiety care

About Dr. Michelle Turnbough

Dr. Michelle Turnbough is an Illinois-licensed counselor with 13 years of professional experience who focuses on helping people overcome life challenges related to addiction, trauma, mood, and relationships. She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and brings a practical, strengths-based perspective to work with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families who have faced domestic violence, substance use concerns, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting difficulties, or emotional and physical trauma.

Her therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and solution focused, emphasizing respect, dignity, and collaborative goal setting. She integrates client-centered principles with cognitive-behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and strength-based techniques to create tailored plans that build coping skills and foster resilience. That combination supports clients in addressing symptoms, improving relationships, and reconnecting with a sense of purpose.

Dr. Turnbough has held clinical leadership roles and extensive experience as an addiction counselor, which informs a grounded approach to recovery and long-term change. She works to help people develop practical strategies, regain hope, and move toward an empowered future. She looks forward to working with you.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Michelle Turnbough have?

Dr. Michelle Turnbough has 13 years of professional experience.

Is Dr. Michelle Turnbough a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCPC credential. LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: IL LCPC 180.011409.

In which languages does Dr. Michelle Turnbough provide therapy?

Dr. Michelle Turnbough provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Michelle Turnbough located?

Dr. Michelle Turnbough is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Dr. Michelle Turnbough as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Michelle Turnbough through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Michelle Turnbough work with international clients?

Yes, Dr. Michelle Turnbough works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Michelle Turnbough 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Mental Health Care

Dr. Michelle Turnbough uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients guide the goals of their care; this approach helps people feel heard and supports work on relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is effective for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental method that helps people find personal motivation for change and is especially useful for addictions and ambivalence about recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Turnbough works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps tailor sessions so therapy feels relevant and actionable.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexible ways to connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life, access support from other locations, and maintain continuity of treatment when in-person visits are not possible.

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