Avis Turner, PhD, LCSW, Therapist in Atlanta, Georgia

Specialties:

Anger issues Ethnic identity & mental healt... Family conflict +51

Ages Served

22-64

Does Not Manage Medication

Provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Avis Turner (She/Her)

Avis’s biggest accomplishment is obtaining her PhD in Social Work amidst the death of both of her parents in the same year. Hobbies include dance, listening to music, watching boxing, football and basketball games, traveling, and spending time with close friends and family.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Individual Therapy: Ages 22-64
Family Therapy: Ages 22-64

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

Anger issues
Ethnic identity & mental health
Family conflict
Ability status
ADHD
Aging
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Depression/feeling down
Domestic violence & abuse
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Emotional abuse
End-of-life challenges
Focus, concentration & memory
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Hair pulling & skin picking
Hoarding
Immigration/cultural status
Intense mood changes
Learning challenges
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Mental health during perimenopause
Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
Mental health support for chronic pain
Mid-life transitions
Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other women's health concerns
Panic attacks
Parenting
PMS & PMDD
Premarital counseling
Race, culture & mental health
Retirement
Self-esteem
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Sleep issues or insomnia
Stress from ongoing health issues
Stress management
Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

Ability status
Aging
Anger issues
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Caregiving
Depression/feeling down
Domestic violence & abuse
Emotional abuse
End-of-life challenges
Ethnic identity & mental health
Family conflict
Focus, concentration & memory
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Hair pulling & skin picking
Hoarding
Immigration/cultural status
Intense mood changes
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Mental health during perimenopause
Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
Mental health support for chronic pain
Mid-life transitions
Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other women's health concerns
Panic attacks
Parenting
PMS & PMDD
Premarital counseling
Race, culture & mental health
Religion, spirituality & mental health
Retirement
Self-esteem
Sexual trauma
Sleep issues or insomnia
Social skills & communication
Stress from ongoing health issues
Stress management
Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits

Therapy Types

ACT Therapy
Art Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Dance Movement Therapy
EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
ERP Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Music Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Parenting Support
Social Skills Training
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Sports Psychology & Therapy
Strength-Based Therapy

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

Clark Atlanta University
Boston University

Locations

LifeStance Health
1899 Powers Ferry Rd SE
Ste 250
Atlanta, GA 30339

Get Directions Phone Number

678-831-0608

678-831-0564

LifeStance Health
3991 Highway 78 W
Ste 203
Snellville, GA 30039

Get Directions Phone Number

770-978-9393

770-474-3738

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See what our patients are saying about Avis Turner

She is honestly the best thing that has ever happened to me. I’ve gotten so lost and being able to talk to her every week and clarify my thoughts and the reasons why I’m doing things has helped me so much in more ways than one ! HIGHLY recommended. 10/10

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Crystien W.

Aug 05, 2021

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Dr Avis Turner is and was amazing for me. I, unfortunately was only able to have two sessions with her, but they were easily the greatest help I'd received. If I had not had to move, I'd be forever locked in with her

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DéZhuore

Aug 21, 2023

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Met with new theripest today. (Dr. Avis Turner) Monday, August 16, 2021) vertcial (VSEE). Get out and walk everyday Go to park,etc. Make out schedule to Vsee), every other week. Turn on 'spelling button....smile Les

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Leslie F.

Aug 16, 2021

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I feel like my therapy is helping with Dr. Turner. She listens and helps you work toward finding solutions to everyday stressors, disorders, and any other issues.

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