Psychologist, Media Personality and Owner
Turner Psychological & Consulting Services
Erlanger (Earl) Turner, Ph.D., is a distinguished psychologist, media personality, and owner of Turner Psychological & Consulting Services. He is also a tenured associate professor at Pepperdine University. Dr. Turner has been featured in major media outlets such as CNN, USA Today, The New York Times, NPR, and the Dr. Phil Show. His international influence includes significant contributions to racial justice initiatives with prominent organizations like Sesame Street, the National Football League, and Instagram.
With over 15 years of leadership experience, Dr. Turner has served pivotal roles on several boards and committees within the American Psychological Association (APA) including chairing the APA Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest and serving on the APA Presidential Task Force on Police Use of Force Against Black People. He also served on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Behavioral Health National Project Advisory Committee, where he helped develop an e-learning program for behavioral health providers. Additionally, he provided valuable input to the Biden-Harris team on strategies to address gun violence.
Dr. Turner is the founder of Therapy for Black Kids, an initiative focused on promoting resilience and emotional well-being among Black youth through educational workshops and resources. His scholarly work includes influential journal articles, book chapters, and books such as Mental Health among African Americans: Innovations in Research and Practice and his new book, Raising Resilient Black Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Children Cope with Racial Stress, Manage Emotions, and Thrive.
As a former President of the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice, Dr. Turner was the first Black male to hold the position, where he created a task force on “Advancing Social and Emotional Development of Black Boys Through Research, Advocacy, and Community Engagement”. Dr. Turner's contributions continue to advance the discourse on mental health, cultural competency, and racial justice, underscoring his profound impact on the field.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET