Brian L. Turner

Brian L. Turner, Ph.D., is a native of New Orleans, LA and completed his undergraduate studies at The Southern University at Baton Rouge. He completed his doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology at Jackson State University. Dr. Turner currently serves as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice, Moments of Truth, L.L.C., a tenured, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Xavier University of Louisiana. He previously served as the Director of the African American Diaspora Studies Program at Xavier University of Louisiana. Dr. Turner’s work as a professor and clinician is grounded in his multicultural training which examines the impact of culture on mental health. During his time at Xavier University of Louisiana his research has focused on Black Male Experiences in Higher Education, Black Women and Risky Behaviors, and Mental Health and HBCU’s.

Dr. Turner is an alumnus of the Urban League Equity and Diversity (ULEAD) fellowship, the Justice Revius O. Ortique Jr. Leadership Institute, and the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI). Dr. Turner previously served as a board member for the National Alliance for Mental Illness, Louisiana, (NAMI-LA) and Encore Academy Charter School. He currently serves on the board of the Metropolitan Human Services District and The Art Council New Orleans. He is also serves as a lead mentor with the SilverBack Society, where he also coordinates the annual program evaluation. Most importantly, Dr. Turner is the proud father of the intelligent and beautiful, Blair Layla. He is also the daddy to Von Duke Bailey Turner, a full blooded German Rottweiler.