Erlanger Turner, PhD

Dr. Erlanger Turner, also known as Dr. Earl, is a licensed psychologist, professor, and owner of Turner Psychological & Consulting Services. He is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, and mental health expert. In 2021, he launched Therapy for Black Kids - which provides mental health tech support and psychoeducation resources to help parents raise mentally healthy kids in the 21st century. Dr. Earl has over 15 years of leadership experience. In 2020, he became the 1st Black man to serve as President of the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice (Division 37 of the American Psychological Association). He is the author of Mental Health among African Americans: Innovations in Research and Practice and author of the forthcoming book Parenting Guide for Helping Black Children Cope with Racial Stress.