Marney Turner

Somewhere along the way, "hard" started to feel normal. It doesn't have to be

You know that feeling when you're doing everything you're supposed to be doing, but you're running on fumes? Maybe you're a mom stretched thin by career pressures, aging parents, and a relationship that feels more like a roommate situation, quietly touched-out and wondering where you went underneath it all. 

Maybe you're a young adult trying to figure out who you are and where you're headed. 

Or maybe you're a parent watching your child struggle with big emotions, anxiety, or ADHD that makes school and home life harder than it should be.

I get it. Life doesn't pause so we can catch our breath, and it's easy to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself when you're just trying to keep up.

Whether you're a parent looking for support for your child, a young adult navigating identity, relationships, or a major transition, or a woman juggling everything and feeling the weight of all of it, I'm here to help you slow down, feel truly heard, and find your way forward.

Who I Work With

Kiddos (ages 3+) and their parents. If your child is facing anxiety, big emotions, behavior challenges, or ADHD that makes school and home life harder than it should be, I use play therapy to help them process what they can't yet put into words. Along the way, I'll give you tools to support their growth and well-being at home.

Tweens and teens. If your tween or teen has shut the door (literally or figuratively), is struggling with anxiety, friendships, school pressure, or just feels like a stranger lately, I offer a space where they can open up without feeling lectured or judged. I also support parents trying to keep up with them, so you can stay connected through these big, messy, important years.

Young adults (18–25). If you're struggling with making big decisions about school, work, and relationships while still figuring out who you are apart from everyone's expectations, you’re not alone. It's easy to scroll through everyone else's highlight reel and feel like you're the only one who hasn't figured it out. Therapy can be a space to slow down, sort through the noise, and figure out what you actually want, so you can build a life that feels like yours. 

Moms who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. If you're stretched thin by career pressures, a relationship that feels more like a roommate situation, aging parents, or your own anxiety and ADHD, you're probably running on fumes, quietly touched-out, and wondering where you went underneath it all. Together, we'll explore what you've been through, how it's shaped you, and how to move toward the future you actually want.

How I Work

My approach centers on the belief that therapy should be built around you.

As a person-centered therapist, I'm laid back, genuinely curious, and always focused on what you need. Sessions feel like a real conversation, where we dig into what's happening now and the deeper patterns underneath. We work in the way that works for you, not some prescribed idea of what therapy is supposed to look like.

With younger children, play is at the heart of our work, because play is how kids make sense of their world. I'm currently working toward my Registered Play Therapist credential (500+ hours of specialized training), and it's work I find deeply meaningful.

My goal is insight that actually leads somewhere: new ways of thinking, feeling, and showing up that fit who you are and what matters most to you.

As Brené Brown says, "We don't have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to." Ready to take the next step? I'd love to be part of your journey.

I’m currently accepting new clients (in person in East Lansing or via Telehealth)! I can bill Aetna, BCBS, McLaren, Medicaid, Molina, and Priority Health. I also offer private pay and a sliding scale for those in need.