Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Solutions in Abilene
Based in Abilene, Texas, Turning Point Counseling offers comprehensive solutions for stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, and relationship challenges. Our team of 11 licensed therapists provides individual, couple, and family counseling alongside specialized psychological testing services. With expertise in evidence-based therapies like EMDR, hypnosis, and play therapy, we prioritize compassionate care tailored to each client's unique needs. Our practitioners, including a licensed psychologist and psychological associate, bring decades of combined experience in addressing ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, and pre-surgical evaluations.We maintain strict confidentiality while fostering safe, non-judgmental environments for healing. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rigorous therapist selection process and ongoing professional development. We accept most major insurance plans and offer flexible scheduling options through our online portal. By focusing on holistic approaches that integrate biological and social factors, we help clients build resilience and achieve lasting personal growth.
Services
Couples Therapy
Adolescent Therapy
Child Therapy
Psychological Testing
Individual Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Play Therapy
Hypnosis Services
Premarital Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized psychological testing for ADHD and autism spectrum disorders
- Our therapists provide evidence-based trauma treatment using EMDR and Brainspotting
- We maintain strict confidentiality in all therapeutic relationships
- Our team includes a licensed psychologist with 35+ years of clinical experience
- We accept most major insurance plans including Medicaid and Tricare
Services
Couples Therapy
Our couples therapy program addresses relationship challenges including communication issues, intimacy problems, and recovery from infidelity. Therapists help partners navigate major life transitions while fostering deeper connection. Premarital counseling prepares couples for marriage through structured relationship assessments and skill-building exercises.
Psychological Testing
Specialized psychological evaluations include intelligence testing, personality assessments, and diagnostic screenings for ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. Our licensed psychologist conducts pre-surgical evaluations for pain management and weight loss patients using standardized assessment protocols and multi-source rating scales.
Child Therapy
Child therapy utilizes play-based techniques to help children aged 3-13 express emotions and process traumatic experiences. Therapists work with caregivers to address behavioral issues, anxiety, and developmental challenges while maintaining strict confidentiality boundaries during treatment.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps clients process traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation techniques. This evidence-based approach effectively treats PTSD, anxiety disorders, and phobias by reprocessing distressing life events that impact daily functioning.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions provide safe spaces for clients to explore mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Our person-centered approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with holistic strategies to promote emotional resilience and personal growth.
People
Roger Russell
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Russell specializes in psychological testing for all ages with expertise in ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. He has evaluated thousands of clients since 1988 and co-founded Turning Point Counseling in 2008.
Stephen Willis
Licensed Therapist
Stephen offers hypnotherapy services with 25+ years of experience treating anxiety, phobias, and trauma. He serves as adjunct professor at Abilene Christian University and maintains active memberships in major therapy associations.
Nichole Nickerson
Licensed Counselor
Nichole provides individual and family therapy with 10+ years of experience in military mental health. She specializes in play therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques for anxiety and depression treatment.
Amy Passmore
Marriage and Family Therapist
Amy offers premarital counseling and relationship therapy with expertise in trauma and grief counseling. She provides both in-person and virtual sessions for Texas residents using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Charles Wadlington
School Psychologist
Dr. Wadlington specializes in child and adolescent psychological testing with expertise in school neuropsychology. He provides comprehensive assessments for learning disabilities and mood disorders for clients aged 3+.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide couples therapy, adolescent counseling, child play therapy, psychological testing, individual sessions, and specialized trauma treatments using EMDR and hypnosis techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, and United Behavioral Health. Individual therapist in-network status may vary.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Visit our Therapists page to select a provider, then click 'Request Appointment' or 'Join Waitlist'. Complete registration in our Therapy Appointment portal and submit required forms electronically.
What ages do you treat?
Our services cover clients aged 3 and older. Specific age ranges vary by therapist: child therapy (3-13), adolescent (10+), adult, and geriatric populations through specialized practitioners.
Do you offer telehealth options?
Yes, several therapists provide virtual appointments for Texas residents. Check individual therapist profiles for telehealth availability and technical requirements.
What testing services are available?
We offer comprehensive psychological evaluations including intelligence testing, personality assessments, ADHD screenings, autism spectrum disorder diagnostics, and pre-surgical psychological evaluations using standardized assessment tools.