Krystal Turner

Dr. Krystal Turner is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at the University of North Texas, where she also earned her Ph.D. in 2024. Her academic and clinical work centers on integrating multicultural sensitivity into therapeutic and educational practices.

Her research focuses on multicultural awareness in therapeutic settings, particularly in play therapy environments, counselor training, and cultural identity development. She applies this research in clinical practice, working with clients across the lifespan, with specialized expertise in play therapy, trauma, and identity exploration—especially among college-aged individuals.

Dr. Turner received her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. While no recent publications or scientific awards are listed in the available text, her scholarly trajectory emphasizes practical, culturally responsive mental health interventions.

She is actively engaged in teaching and clinical supervision, though no current advisees or funded grants are mentioned. Dr. Turner is also affiliated with clinical training initiatives within her department, contributing to the development of future counselors through experiential and identity-informed education.