Doctoral Degree: 
University of Oklahoma
(APA accredited)

Doctoral Internship: 
Texas A&M University 
(APA accredited)                    

Masters Degree:   
Ball State University (Indiana)

Bachelors Degree: 
University of California at Santa Barbara 

Inside the office

Interests and Ideas In Counseling

When I first went into the field of counseling I was mostly interested in family therapy.  My interest was in understanding what causes dysfunction in the family system and how therapy can be helpful in creating healthier interactions and relationships within the family.

Later, I became interested in the relationship between couples and the ways in which each partner influences and is influenced by the other.  I realized that many of the symptoms we complain about like depression, anxiety, fear, etc. are stemming from relationship problems with the one we love.

Now, much of the work I do is focused on how individuals deal with the complexities of all of their relationships.  It seems to me that when we feel like we are relating well with others that we are feeling pretty well in general.

I believe that being human means we are primarily interpersonal.  That is, more than anything else, we relate.  We have relationships.  We have them with ourselves, with our family, our partner, our friends, our pets, our hobbies, our spirituality etc...  Almost always, when we look closely at our concerns and struggles, they will involved some kind of relationship.  So improving our ability to relate to others effectively will improve our satisfaction with life.

 "The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself."
-Mark Twain

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Sean Turner, Ph.D.
1850 Lee Road, Suite 340,
Winter Park, FL 32879