02/06/2024
We are so pleased that Dr. Turner has joined us at the Lapis & Lotus Center. Evelyn is a kind, knowledgeable, and amazing person, and a wonderful addition to our team! Read on for her bio:
Approach to therapy
The therapeutic process is unique to every person, I take a collaborative approach to therapy so that we make a plan that truly fits you. I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with strong influences from Person-Centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We will work together to choose meaningful goals that motivate you to move from feeling stuck into moving toward the direction you want your life to go. Both ACT and Person-Centered therapy are present-focused and that offer you the ability to learn tools that you can use right now to change your own life. Together we will build a strong, trusting, and open relationship that will be used as an agent for change. I maintain an attitude of genuine empathy and unconditional positive regard for my clients and the difficulties they are facing. We cannot experience long lasting change until we first have compassion for quirks, imperfections, and for those dark parts of ourselves that we would rather not acknowledge. In our time together we will work towards cultivating more compassion as we move through difficult seasons in life.
Background
I earned my doctorate at Adler University in Chicago and graduated in 2020. During that time, I worked in numerous different residential treatment centers and health care agencies serving primarily adult clients with addiction, PTSD, and mood disorders. I also have experience working in an outpatient setting with those who experience depression, anxiety, and general life stress, as well as with couples using the Gottman Method. I also have a background in teaching yoga and incorporate yogic and mindfulness teachings into much of my work.
About me
In my free time, you can find me exploring the beautiful central coast with my partner. I also love playing with our two precious cats, tending to my garden, practicing yoga, and enjoying a good book with a cup of tea.