Denise Flores Turton, MA, LPC
About Me
Healing with the Rhythm of the Setting Sun. I warmly support emotional well-being throughout every stage of life. Inspired by the unwavering consistency of a sunset, I offer a steady presence, helping individuals find grounding, resilience, and hope even in times of change. Just like taking a calming breath at day's end, I aim to share a warm, welcoming perspective through a supportive therapeutic approach. This approach celebrates the diverse cultural needs of children, individuals, families, relationships, and community groups, creating a truly inclusive space. The warm and calming colors of a sunset remind me of the strong and meaningful bonds that humans share. Whether through talking, exploring challenges, expressing feelings, or discovering the healing power of play, I strive to offer therapy that aligns with their needs at every new horizon. My scope of practice integrates researched treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Strengths-Based Therapy, Psychoanlaytic Therapy, Family Systems Therapy and Play Therapy. I am also trained in EMDR therapy! From my own experience as an adoptive mom of four amazing kids, I'm passionate to support adoptive parents, caregivers, and adoptees with the common core issues related to adoption. Issues such as exploring one’s identity, processing trauma, PTSD, abuse, grief, loss, addressing behavioral disorders, working through anxiety, depression, addiction or healing from attachment issues. My practice embraces the natural rhythms of nurturing growth, emotional renewal, and creating a safe space for clients to feel seen, safe, and empowered.
Education & Experience
*Doctoral Student Counselor Education and Supervision St. Mary's University *Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling *St. Mary's University Bachelor of Science Biology St. Mary's University
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
American Counseling Association, Association of Registered Play Therapists EMDRIA
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Dementia
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Children (4-12)
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- Group
- Immigrants
- Infants/Toddlers (0-3)
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
- Spanish
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Sliding Scale