Michael Turman, Ph.D.

My Approach:

I work with both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral principles, which I incorporate in an atmosphere of trust, understanding, and communication. I pay special attention to the ways that thought patterns and ways of engaging with yourself and others may be impacting different areas of your life.

I use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches and have specialized training in trauma assessment and treatment. I completed extensive training in Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR). Additionally, I speak Spanish and Portuguese as well as English, and I have specialized training in treating immigration related issues, and stressors unique to members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Professional Background:

I earned my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus and completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship at the Miami Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. I have a special interest in treating trauma, PTSD, and depression, which is reflected in my training experiences across a variety of sites including Mount Sinai Beth Israel’s Inpatient Addiction Psychiatry Unit, New York Presbyterian & Weill Cornell Medical College’s Burn ICU and Military Family Wellness Center, and New York Presbyterian’s Department of Neurological Surgery. I also hold an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus and a B.A. in psychology from CUNY Hunter College. 

My research focuses on how emotion regulation influences the development of trauma-related processes such as PTSD and depression in populations repeatedly exposed to trauma. I have co-authored peer-reviewed articles on crisis counseling, as well as battlefield medical critical care. From 2018-2021 I was awarded the American Psychological Association’s Minority Fellowship in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, through which I completed specialized training in the provision of services to minority communities with an emphasis on providing services in Spanish and Portuguese. My approach is also informed by prior professional experience: I worked for over 10 years as an EMT in the New York City 911 system, where I helped people navigate through medical emergencies and psychiatric crises in the homes, streets, and communities that make up the fabric of New York.