Rita Turner, LMSW
Therapist in Michigan
Rita Turner is a licensed master social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions.
- Licensed inMichigan
- License6801004188
- NPI 1780152975
- Experience21+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Rita
Rita Turner is a licensed master social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She focuses on practical steps to ease worry and rebuild a sense of balance. Her style is warm and encouraging and she aims to create a respectful space where people feel heard and guided toward their goals.
Rita uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.
Background and approach
She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to pinpoint unhelpful thoughts and on acceptance and commitment therapy to help people live by their values. Sessions tend to be collaborative and aimed at clear, manageable changes rather than long lectures. Clients can expect conversations that mix exploring difficult feelings with concrete tools.
That might include breaking big problems into smaller steps, practicing emotion regulation skills, or trying new behaviors between sessions. Rita favors straightforward language and a steady, compassionate approach. With 21 years of experience as an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - she brings long-term practice to everyday struggles.
Her work has included aging and caregiver issues, end-of-life concerns, relationship and communication problems, and the loneliness that often accompanies major life shifts. Rita offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She will work with each person to choose a format and pace that fits their life and goals.
Credentials
- LMSW (Michigan)
- License 6801004188 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1780152975 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Rita lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Rita names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online options that adapt to your life
Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and connections. It helps people who feel stuck in repeating relationship patterns or who struggle with trust and closeness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them and making small, values-led choices that add meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thinking and teaches practical skills to change patterns of mood and behavior.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that match those goals and preferences. Sessions can shift over time, mixing approaches as needs change so care stays practical and goal-oriented.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for a full conversational experience, phone sessions when video isn't possible, live chat for focused check-ins, and text-based messaging for short updates or ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful, and accommodate lower bandwidth or times when being on camera is difficult.
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Frequently asked
What problems does Rita help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, relationships, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, caregiver stress, aging and end-of-life issues, and family-of-origin matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and encouraging with a practical focus. Conversations combine emotional support with clear steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 21 years of clinical experience to her work. That background informs support for a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and practices in Michigan. The credential listed is MI LMSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. People can pick the format that best fits their routine.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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