John Penn Turner, LPCC, LPC

Virginia · 28 years in practice

John Penn Turner is a licensed counselor with 28 years of experience.

License and registration

LPC, Virginia: 0701002755 · expires June 2026
LPCC, New Mexico: CCMH0169391 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1811922651 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 28
Languages: English

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About John

John Penn Turner is a licensed counselor with 28 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. He also works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, relationship strain, and issues related to LGBT identity.

He combines direct listening with practical tools to address day-to-day symptoms. Sessions often include problem-solving steps, mindfulness exercises, and ways to change unhelpful thought patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) may be included when trauma memories are a central concern.

Background and approach

Turner has worked with people facing aging and geriatric issues, first responder stress, hospice and end-of-life matters, and process addictions like gambling or exercise compulsion. He also supports people coping with seasonal affective disorder and survivors of sexual assault and abuse. His background gives him experience in a wide range of life transitions.

He practices in Virginia and holds both LPCC and LPC credentials. Over nearly three decades he has developed a straightforward style that balances listening with concrete strategies. He aims to help people build skills they can use outside sessions.

People who seek his help can expect a calm, respectful space to talk things through and try new coping methods. He works collaboratively to set goals and track progress. Many sessions focus on small, practical steps toward feeling more stable and capable.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Addictions
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Aging and geriatric issues
First responder issues
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sexual assault and abuse

Approaches John names

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Online support

How EMDR, CBT, and Client-Centered Work Translate Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. Online sessions give room to speak openly and set goals at a comfortable pace, helping with relationship stress, identity concerns, and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to change them. Delivered by video or messaging, CBT can address anxiety, depression, and coping skills with worksheets and short exercises between sessions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when traumatic memories cause ongoing distress. Some elements of EMDR can be adapted for live video or phone work when appropriate, and the therapist can explain which parts are useful for a person’s situation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and makes it easier to fit care into busy lives. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a session needs to fit a break at work. Live chat and text messages provide quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, relationship strain, and LGBT-related concerns. He also focuses on aging issues, first responder stress, hospice and end-of-life matters, process addictions, SAD, and sexual assault recovery.

What is his therapeutic style like?

The approach is practical and person-centered, combining active listening with tools you can use between sessions. Sessions often include mindfulness, problem-solving, and ways to change unhelpful thinking.

How much experience does he have?

He has 28 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns and life transitions.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia with licensing noted as NM LPCC and VA LPC.

Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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