Mia Turner, MA, RYT, ASDCS, LMFT, NPT-C, CMNCS, CMIP

Mia Turner, MA, RYT, ASDCS, LMFT, NPT-C, CMNCS, CMIP

BIPOC Identifying

Neuropsychotherapist

Gender Identity: female

Short Biography

✨ My Identity: multiply neurodivergent (AuDHD, dyslexic, dyscalculic, dysgraphic), BIPOC, Black, Caribbean, Multi-racial, Dynamically Disabled, Queer, Demi, Fem, She/Her, survivor, healer, cycle breaker, empath, fairy, activist

Therapy Philosophy

✨ By virtue of holding space for you to make meaning out of your experiences, intersections of identity, and personal and ancestral past, I specialize in providing Culturally Conscious, Liberation-Oriented, Neuro-affirming, Trauma-Informed, Nervous System-Centered, and social justice-aligned offerings of healing that align with your desire to unify mind, body, and spirit, healing both present and intergenerational wounds, and connecting with self, others, and surroundings. 🌻 Offerings: Individual & Relationship Therapy • Group • Psychedelic Assisted & Ketamine-Assisted Therapy • Neurodiversity Affirming Autism & ADHD Diagnostic Evaluations • ESA and service animal evaluation with letters • Clinical Supervision 🌻 Specialty: My practice centers adults, teens who identify with the lived experiences and identity intersections of Neurodivergent, Autistic, AuDHD, ADHD, PDA, high masking, sensitive, high achieving, burnt out, complex trauma/ C-PTSD, African American from the African Diaspora, Caribbean-American from the Caribbean Diaspora, BIPOC, Multi-cultural/ethnic, disabled, dynamically disabled, chronically ill, in chronic pain, EDS, Dysautonomia, quirky, creative, spiritual, healers, Deep thinkers & feelers, LGBTQIA2S+, perfectionists, recovering people pleasers, therapists, healthcare workers, people of the global majority and systemically impacted communities and active allies who are navigating misaligned spaces & choosing an intentional path forward 🌻Therapeutic Approach: • EMDR • Somatic • IFS/ Parts • Mindfulness • Narrative • Expressive Arts • Emotionally Focused Therapy EFT • Psychedelic Assisted & Ketamine-Assisted Therapy • Nervous System Regulation • Mind–Body Connection • Neuropsychotherapy • Yoga • Polyvagal • Attachment-focused • healing justice • neuro-affirming • anti-ablism • HAES • geek therapy • play/video gaming therapy • sound healing • harm reduction • Psychodynamic • spiritual • Depth • decolonization • client-centered, psychedelic integration • Gestalt • executive functioning support • 🌻 Adult ADHD & Autism evaluations approach: culturally affirming and Neurodivergent Affirming (inclusive, destigmatized, and intentional, sensory-based, qualitative and quantitative in depth approach to assessing high masked, “gifted,” BIPOC, Nonbinary and AFAB folx who often get missed/misdiagnosed)- thorough affirming reports provided, all virtual

Special Training & Certifications

Neuropsychotherapist(NPT-C), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT-200), an Autism Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), Neurodiversity-affirming EMDR specialist, Somatic therapist, KAP & Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Provider, Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS), Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP), supervisor for CA MFTs

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Panic attacks Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Childhood abuse or neglect Sexual trauma Medical trauma Relationship conflict Communication difficulties Infidelity recovery Family conflict Parenting stress Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Grief & Loss Relationship loss Body image distress Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Impulsivity Difficulty regulating emotions Sleep & Health-Related Concerns Chronic illness adjustment Health-related stress ADHD Executive functioning difficulties Autism-related challenges Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Sexual identity exploration Gender identity exploration Coming out support Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Psychodynamic Therapy Attachment-Based Therapy Relational Therapy Jungian / Depth Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gestalt Therapy Existential Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy EMDR Internal Family Systems (IFS) Polyvagal-Informed Therapy Somatic Therapy Mindfulness-Based Therapy Yoga-Informed Therapy Breathwork Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) Narrative Therapy Strengths-Based Therapy Art Therapy Expressive Arts Therapy Play Therapy Feminist Therapy Integrative Therapy Eclectic Therapy Holistic Therapy Ecotherapy / Nature-Based Therapy Spiritual / Transpersonal Therapy Animal-Assisted Therapy Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Humanistic Sex Therapy Motivational Interviewing Neurodiversity-affirming Autism & ADHD Assessments, ESA & Service Animal Evaluations, Ketamine Assisted Therapy

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Disability justice-informed Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Environmental justice / eco-aware Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Community care-oriented Intersectional awareness Abolitionist mental health lens Decolonial / decolonizing approach Healing justice framework Accessibility-centered
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect Transparency and repair Acceptance and commitment Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Holistic / integrative healing Nature-connected / eco-therapy aligned Creative expression in therapy Movement or art-informed Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Grief as transformation Spiritual but not religious Connection between personal and systemic healing Soul-centered / transpersonal lens Embodied empowerment Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Ethical activism Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Restorative justice-informed Accessibility as ethical practice Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 10 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $250+
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Populations Served: 18+,Teens,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Couples,Immigrant and First Generation , Neurodivergent people, Autistic, ADHD

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Phone:
    510-216-6212
  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 Oakland, California
    2940 SUMMIT ST, Suite 2D
    United States