Yvette Turner, M.A., PLPC
Yvette Turner, M.A., PLPC, is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor based in the Shreveport–Bossier City area. She is a graduate of East Texas Baptist University, where she earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling after returning to school later in life. Prior to her counseling career, she dedicated 21 years to public service as a 911 telecommunication officer with the Bossier Fire Department, a role that shaped her ability to remain calm and supportive in high-pressure, crisis-driven situations.
Her passion for mental health counseling is deeply rooted in personal experience and a lifelong exposure to foster care through her family. Growing up in a home where her mother fostered and eventually adopted children gave her firsthand insight into trauma, trust challenges, and the emotional needs of vulnerable youth. This background continues to influence her clinical focus on trauma-informed care, with an emphasis on helping individuals, children, and families navigate emotional distress, build resilience, and strengthen overall well-being.
Today, Yvette works as a counselor in both private practice and clinical settings, providing therapy services that emphasize active listening, emotional support, and practical coping strategies. She is also the founder of a wellness journal project, “Revitalize the Heart: 7-Day Journal,” which reflects her commitment to healing and personal growth beyond the therapy room. Guided by strong values of integrity, character, and lifelong learning, she continues to encourage others—both clients and aspiring professionals—to pursue growth, maintain healthy boundaries, and approach life’s challenges with purpose and compassion.
• PLPC
• East Texas Baptist University - MA
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to not take my work home with me. I’ve learned the importance of setting clear boundaries between my professional and personal life so I can stay focused, perform effectively at work, and still maintain balance and well-being outside of it.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering my industry is to stay consistent and always protect your integrity. Be open to continuous learning, because growth comes from being willing to adapt and improve. Most importantly, protect your character in every decision you make—your reputation and values will carry you further than anything else in your career.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field is the emotional toll of working with trauma, especially involving children, which requires strong boundaries and self-care. At the same time, there is a strong opportunity to use my voice and experience to support others, encourage growth, and create positive change.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are integrity, strong character, and lifelong learning. I also place great importance on maintaining healthy boundaries between work and home to ensure balance, focus, and overall well-being.