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Rita Turner, LMSW

Warm, solution-focused Licensed Master Social Worker
  • Anxiety and depression support
  • Collaborative goal setting
  • Trust-based therapeutic care

About Rita Turner

Rita Turner is a warm, encouraging, solution-oriented therapist who focuses on helping people navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. She brings a direct approach to the assessment and treatment of mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders, with particular experience addressing anxiety and depression. Rita emphasizes a therapeutic relationship built on trust, goodwill, and respect, believing that those elements support client commitment and meaningful progress toward goals.

As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Rita applies professional training and clinical judgment to develop personalized plans that align with each client's needs. She encourages collaboration and practical steps that promote coping and resilience while honoring the client's own values and priorities. Clients can expect a compassionate, goal-focused process aimed at identifying solutions and strengthening coping skills.

Rita frames therapy as a partnership in which the client’s goals guide the work. Her style blends encouragement with clear, outcome-oriented strategies so clients can address current concerns and move toward greater well-being and functional change.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Rita Turner have?

Rita Turner has 21 years of experience.

Is Rita Turner a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. License details are MI LMSW 6801004188.

In which languages does Rita Turner provide therapy?

Rita Turner provides therapy in English.

Where is Rita Turner located?

Rita Turner is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Rita Turner as my therapist?

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

Does Rita Turner work with international clients?

Rita Turner does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Rita 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.

Approach-Focused Care and the Convenience of Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in clarifying their values and taking small, practical steps toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than letting them control behavior. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relational patterns and how they influence current relationships, helping clients build healthier connections and address issues like abandonment or communication difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve coping with life changes.

Rita treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. She works with clients to determine which methods align best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting techniques as progress unfolds to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone provide live interaction while live chat and text-based messaging allow for ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access licensed professionals from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.

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