Yvette M Turner, PLPC

01/09/2025

Preparing for marriage is an exciting time, but it can also bring up important questions and concerns. Our premarital counseling program provides tools and insights to help couples build a strong foundation for a lifetime of love and partnership. Start your journey to wedded bliss with Turning Point. https://turningpoint.la/referral

12/28/2024

With the new year just around the corner, it's time to hammer out those loose ends and set the stage for a fresh start. Whether it’s clearing your mind, finishing a project, or letting go of what’s no longer serving you, now is the moment to get it done. Let’s enter the new year lighter, focused, and ready to thrive!~YMT

11/28/2024

11/26/2024

5 Holiday Tips to Decrease Stress and Depression

The holiday season can bring joy, but it can also feel overwhelming or lonely. As a therapist, I want to remind you to prioritize your well-being during this time. Here are 5 tips to help you navigate the season with less stress and more peace:

✅️ Set Realistic Expectations
It's okay if things don’t go perfectly. Focus on what truly matters, connection, love, and kindness, rather than chasing perfection.

✅️ Budget Your Time and Money
Create a plan for your holiday commitments and spending. Saying "NO" is a form of self-care, and staying within your means can prevent post-holiday stress.

✅️Stay Connected
Reach out to friends, family, or support groups, even if it’s just a quick phone call or text. Connection combats loneliness and lifts your spirit.

✅️Make Time for Yourself
Step away for a moment of solitud, take a walk, journal, or simply breathe. You deserve moments of peace amid the hustle and bustle.

✅️Give Yourself Grace
Be kind to yourself. Holidays can bring up tough emotions, and that's okay. Treat yourself with the same compassion you’d offer a loved one.

🥰You are not alone, and your mental health matters. Let’s make this holiday season one of balance and joy. 💙

What’s one way you’ll prioritize yourself this holiday season? Share below! 👇🏾

11/19/2024

Marriage is a journey filled with ups and downs. Our marriage counseling services are designed to help couples navigate conflicts, rebuild trust, and reignite passion. Together, we'll work towards a stronger, more fulfilling partnership.

11/12/2024

Feeling safe in a relationship is about more than just physical security; it’s knowing you can be vulnerable without fear of judgment. It’s being accepted for who you truly are, supported even on the hard days, and feeling understood. True safety means you’re free to be yourself, trust your partner, and share openly. Here’s to building connections where we can grow, heal, and be our authentic selves.

10/28/2024

Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. Don't forget to enjoy the small moments, embrace life's ups and downs, and remember that prioritizing mental health is a strength, not a weakness. Seeking a therapist or someone to talk to can make all the difference. Let’s break the stigma together. Taking care of ourselves is the best gift we can give.

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10/09/2024

Patio Morning Thoughts 💞

What is holding you back from change?

I notice some leaves on my tree are turning to beautiful fall colors. The tree knows it's time to change, time to embrace a new season. It's ready to push through, yet the weather in October is holding it back. It’s as if the tree is caught between where it is and where it needs to go, waiting for the right conditions to fully transform.

Sometimes, we’re just like that tree—ready for growth, for change—but something holds us back. Maybe it's fear, doubt, or even the familiar comfort of what we know. But just like the tree, we can feel when it’s time. ~YMT

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).