Dr. Michelle Turnbough

Dr. Michelle Turnbough is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 13 years of experience delivering therapeutic services. She works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.

She has provided counseling to people affected by domestic violence, addiction, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting and relationship difficulties, and to those who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Her practice includes individual, couple, family, and adolescent work.

Dr. Turnbough’s clinical style is warm, empathetic, and solution-focused. Her therapeutic approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with a client-centered perspective, strength-based work, and motivational interviewing to help clients clarify goals and develop practical strategies.

She believes that life events and circumstances can shape thoughts and emotions in ways that feel limiting, and she partners with clients to build hope, resilience, and tools for an empowered future. Dr. Turnbough welcomes the opportunity to support clients as they work toward meaningful change.