Lexie Garfield-Turner

Lexie Garfield-Turner

Credentials: LCSW
Practice: Live BeYOUtifully, LLC
Phone: (248) 934-0754
E-mail: livebeyoutifully@lexiegt.com
Location: 26030 Harper Ave St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
Website: http://www.lexiegt.com/
Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Out of Network
Fees: $75 - $195

Specializing In—
Eating Disorders, Self Esteem, Child or Adolescent

About

Born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, I graduated from two of the Big Ten’s finest to pursue my dreams. I received my B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Nutritional Sciences from Michigan State University and continued at rival, University of Michigan for my masters degree. There I received my M.S.W from their #1 U.S. News ranked School of Social Work. Throughout my masters program I specialized in clinical social work with a concentration in interpersonal practice and mental health. I spent time at the University of Michigan Hospital’s Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program working with adolescents and young adults diagnosed with a variety of eating disorders- anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder– facilitating therapy centered around better understanding what encompasses body image, what body acceptance may look like, and how self-esteem and perfectionism often come into play for those struggling with eating disorders. I have since worked with at-risk youth and their families experiencing the array of symptoms associated with complex trauma, helping them heal from their past experiences. I love working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families experiencing any and all of the above through hearing you and your individual story, helping you place the pieces together to solve your puzzle. I utilize a mixture of psychodynamic modalities, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and other mindfulness based approaches. I am eager to explore your story and share my knowledge with you & of course to remind you to live BeYOUtifully.

I approach my clients the same way I approach my loved ones- with compassion, empathy, authenticity, and humor. My hope is to make you feel like my office is your living room…yes, this a bit of a stretch (no pun intended) because we are currently strangers, but my goal is for that ‘stranger feeling’ to subside sooner than later. I likely will crack some jokes here and there, use language that a “professional” shouldn’t use (though not with my adolescent clients of course), and most definitely call you on your sh…enanigens. I strive to provide a space for my clients to explore their struggles and find answers within themselves. I am a huge fan of sitting with discomfort because after all, those are the moments that provide growth in the many areas of life. We cannot make our struggles disappear, they will always find their way back – I will most definitely encourage you to stop running from them and start sitting with them. Heads up- sometimes this is not fun and I am not going to sugar coat that! But, I can assure you, life begins to make a lot more sense and feel a bit less chaotic when we allow ourselves to peel back the layers and simply exist with some of those more uncomfortable feelings. Though some of the work may be tough, I also hope to make you smile AT LEAST once throughout your session, for I believe that part of therapy should entail reflecting on the positives in life as well as cutting ourselves a heck of a lot more slack than we [likely] do on a daily basis.

If you’re a kiddo or you’re eagerly searching for a good fit for your child, I promise to make therapy something to look forward to each week. Being a creative thinker I have put together a kid-friendly toolkit; every child brings their own spunk to my office and it is my task to find something in my box of possibilities that will work for you or your child. Just as I do with my adult clients, my hope is to allow my adolescent clients to open up at their own pace, to begin working on the struggles beneath the surface, and to slowly but surely see improvements in their lives.

When you come sit on my couch always remember that you are sharing your story with someone who is listening; someone who cares to help you piece the puzzle together; someone unbiased and non-judgemental…key-word: NON-JUDGMENTAL. If I’m being honest (and I know you’re on my site for honesty because you’re likely trying to find someone who is a good-fit for you), I generally don’t believe in solution-focused approaches to therapy, meaning I generally don’t believe in quick fixes. Yes, there are exercises I may tell you to try each week, but no, do I think those alone are going to provide an end to the struggles you may be experiencing. I don’t own a magic wand, I don’t have all the answers you’ve been searching for, nor do I have super powers, which means that you too have to be a part of the work we do in my office- without you, I simply cannot succeed…and that is why I love what I do! Because each and every day I get to meet with unique individuals that bring wonderful stories that inspire me, teach me, and open my eyes to life’s possibilities. I vow to honor your story and to help you find the beauty in it. As we walk through life each of us sees the world through a different lens, a wonderful lens that makes us who we are. Through our time together I hope you gain more insight into your unique lens and a sense of appreciation for the imperfections that lie within it. I can promise you taking the leap and committing to this journey will be worth it in the end!