Carmen Turner-Schott, MSW, LCSW, LISW is the founder of Deep Divers Counseling PLCC. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, board certified in Illinois and Ohio. She has over 25 years of dedicated service to the United States Air Force working with military families, veterans, sexual assault survivors and has worked in the mental health field since 1997. Carmen received a Master of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1999.

A Certified Trauma Specialist, Carmen is passionate about helping individuals understand how the mind can assist in deep healing. She has specialized training in various healing modalities and techniques to support trauma recovery. Her expertise includes understanding the psychological effects of trauma on the brain and its impact on emotions, the physical body, and mental processes.

She was a military spouse for 25 years and as the spouse of retiree she understands the unique life transitions and struggles that military families experience with frequent moves, career changes, losing connections, and starting over again.

Throughout her career, she has worked with diverse populations, including veterans, active-duty soldiers, military families, victims of domestic violence, survivors of child abuse and sexual assault, trauma survivors, and those struggling with alcohol addictions. Carmen specializes in working with children, teens, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

Believing in a holistic approach to healing, Carmen uses a solution-focused, trauma informed, and client centered approach to counseling. She incorporates energy healing modalities in her work such as mindfulness, yoga, meditation, and practices that help balance the mind, body, and spirit. Her integrative methods empower clients to build resilience and achieve lasting emotional balance.