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krystal turner

PhD, LPC-Associate under the supervision of Dee Ray, PhD, LPC-S (#14920), NCC, RPT-S

krystal@thriveplano.com

972-872-8492

populations

  • children (3-10)

  • pre-teens (10-14)

  • teens (14-18)

  • adults (18+)


specializations

  • play therapy

  • identity exploration

  • childhood trauma

  • trauma

  • holistic developmental care

As a therapist, I prioritize a genuine relationship with you as my client, filled with acceptance and empathy. I do not purport to know more about your needs or experiences or how to solve your concerns; rather it is my aim to collaborate with you to help you tap into your innate ability to self-reflect and problem solve. I operate from a multicultural client-centered lens with a desire to build a safe, trusting, and supportive space where you can feel free to direct your journey towards healing. 


When away from Connect to Thrive, I am a professor at a local university where I teach Counseling principles to graduate students. In my down time, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, shamelessly bingeing my favorite shows, or solving puzzles. But more often than not, you can find me cuddled up with a good book.

krystal turner

licensing and certifications

  • licensed professional counselor - associate (LPC #87010), under the supervision of Dee Ray, PhD, LPC-S (14920), NCC, RPT-S


 

education

  • philosophy doctorate in counseling (with a concentration in multiculturalism and play therapy) – university of north texas

  • masters of arts in counseling (with a concentration in multiculturalism and play therapy) - university of north carolina at charlotte

  • bachelors of science in psychology and africana studies - university of north carolina at charlotte


 

fees

  • private pay $135/session


 

publications

  • Ray, D.C., Jones, L.D., Turner, K.K., Aguilar, E.V. (Panelist, 2023) Group Play Therapy Training Video

  • Turner, K. K. (Guest speaker). (2019, June). Untold Stories: Krystal’s Episode [Audio podcast episode]. In M. Mondesir & E. Naysmith (Hosts), The Voices of Adoption.

  • Chung, R. K., Ray, D. C., Aguilar, E. V., & Turner, K. K. (2023). The multicultural play therapy room: Intentional decision making in selecting play therapy toys and materials. International Journal of Play Therapy, 32(4), 197–207. https://doi-org.libproxy.library.unt.edu/10.1037/pla0000203

  • Ceballos, P. L., Taylor, L., & Turner, K.K. (2023). Conducting ethical, antiracist mental health research with children and adolescents. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling, 9(2), 122-135. https://doi.org/10.1080/23727810.2023.2233271 

  • Taylor, L, & Turner, K.K. (in-press). Sociocultural Determinants, Anti-Oppressive and Culturally Responsive Practices. In A.M. Gomez & J. Hosey (Ed,). The Handbook of complex trauma and dissociation in children: Theory, research, and clinical applications.

  • Ray, D. C., Chung, R. K., Turner, K. K., Aguilar, E. V. (2022). Designing the Multicultural Playroom. In D.C. Ray, Y. Ogawa, & Y.-J Cheng (Ed.). Multicultural play therapy: Making the most of cultural opportunities with children. 

  • Taylor, L., Turner, K. K. (2022). Cultural Opportunities with African American Children. In D.C. Ray, Y. Ogawa, & Y.-J Cheng (Ed.). Multicultural play therapy: Making the most of cultural opportunities with children.

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