I am a psychotherapist and coach, licensed in marriage and family therapy. I have been interested in the helping profession since my teenage years and have been practicing professionally for over 35 years. In my career, I have worked in the non-profit and governmental sector as well as in a private clinical setting and have served as adjunct faculty for the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work, the post-master’s Marriage and Family Therapy Program and The Louisville Seminary. I have also taught several classes over the years, among them were Couples Counseling and Introduction To Family Therapy. My husband, John Turner, and I have been specializing in couple work for over 15 years. My style is very practical and direct relying a great deal on the research of John Gottman, PhD. Gottman’s research has clearly identified the skills, beliefs and knowledge that are present in healthy relationships and I incorporate this into everyday practice with couples. I also uses the strengths and resources from the style of a solution-focused counseling approach. Clients appreciate the approach that does not linger on the problem, rather finds ways to quickly work toward solutions. I practice both with clients in the room as well as through email, instant messaging, phone and vide conferencing.

I like to help adolescents, adults, and couples resolve issues they may be facing in their individual lives as well as within their relationships and families. I concentrate on finding solutions, identifying strengths, and helping clients get through the emotional barriers that keep them from moving forward. I believe an important factor in having a good therapeutic experience is creating a strong rapport with your therapist and I strive to make the process as easy as possible. I believe my professional experience, education, and personal life experiences help me to be a caring and effective therapist. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who are ready to change the way they are feeling, thinking, and interacting with one another. My method as a therapist is to be respectful, straightforward, and interactional. My approach is supportive, non-judgmental, and direct, though always compassionate. The office location that I have chosen is quiet, confidential and discrete. This location is also convenient to all areas of Louisville and Southern Indiana and can easily be accessed by the Watterson Expressway (I-264) at the Brownsboro Road exit.

Our work together will be client-centered and built upon evidence based therapies to direct me in helping you create optimal outcomes. I have helped my clients reach and maintain multiple goals using proven therapeutic techniques and I can help you do the same. I pride myself on complete confidentiality, a non-judgmental philosophy and a sliding scale fee to make therapy approachable, comfortable and reachable for all.