I am doctoral student currently pursuing a Ph.D in Counseling and Counselor Education program at Syracuse University. I serve as a Graduate Assistant for the fullCIRCLE Mentoring Program and is the President of Counselors for Social Justice. I am originally from North Carolina where I completed his BA in Mass Communications at Winston-Salem State University and MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Ed.S. in Couples and Family Counseling form the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Upon graduating from UNC-G, I began serving at Family Services of the Piedmont where he provided individual and group counseling addressing the mental health and substance issues for clients of marginalized identities. I am a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of NC with several years of counseling experience in community based, crisis assessment and intervention settings. I have counseling experience with adults, adolescents, couples, families, and groups. A great deal of my counseling experience has centered on adolescents and adults battling with mental health and substance abuse issues. I have recently provided these services to undergraduate and graduate college students at the Syracuse University's counseling center.
My orientation to counseling is based on a CBT framework of counseling and is informed by psychological assessment and treatment. I also use an intersectional feminist framework to help clients understand how various social constructs impact the intersections of their identities. I believe that the primary process of counseling involves helping clients gain insight to their presenting challenges in order to create sustainable changes.. As a burgeoning counselor educator, I aspire to engage students and clients through approaches that affirm less privileged identities. As a Black feminist, my research explores the intersections of class, race/ethnicity, gender, spirituality, sexual orientation and social justice.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Life purpose, Men's issues, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexuality, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCMHC 11191
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Alonzo Turner. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
A great listener, punctual and insightful.
Written on May 27, 2023 after therapy with Alonzo for 1 year and 2 months
I would like to say that every positive review you read about Alonzo is true. He listens, provides great follow up questions, and provides additional insight for you to think of better ways. Nothing negative to say about Alonzo all good things. I would refer Alonzo to others who are seeking a therapist.
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Alonzo for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
He has put me as the center piece of our conversations and has prioritize how I want to proceed and I really apricate that.
Written on May 04, 2023 after therapy with Alonzo for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Alonzo is very supportive and understanding. He listens very well and is very compassionate and empathetic while listening to me. I would highly recommend him after only one session, he truly seems to care about me and my journey.
Written on May 04, 2023 after therapy with Alonzo for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Alonzo has helped me so much. I’m not sure what I would do without his guidance!
Written on Apr 11, 2023 after therapy with Alonzo for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Without Alonzo, i’m not sure I would’ve made it through this year.
Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Alonzo for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd