About

Turnaround Program

Completely unique treatment program for child anxiety. It is an audio program based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but is set in a fun adventure that will keep a child’s attention. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because it has been shown to be the most effective treatment for child anxiety. It is an innovative do-it-yourself audio program that speaks directly to children.

Turnaround is designed so kids want to listen! Reduces resistance! All the information in the world won’t help if a child doesn’t understand or connect with it. It has a completely new child-friendly vocabulary that gives parents & children a shared language to express thoughts and feelings of anxiety. The end of, “I don’t know why I feel this way!”

It was developed by licensed credentialed therapists who have over 30 years of combined experience helping people of all ages overcome anxiety.

Creators

David Russ, PhD, Psychologist

Dr. David Russ

Dr. David A. Russ is President and a Licensed Practicing Psychologist of Carolinas Counseling Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. He and his partners have built a busy practice with 11 clinicians. His doctoral dissertation was original research about a previously unresearched treatment for anxiety.

Dr. Russ has been an adjunct or visiting professor for four different graduate counseling programs. He has continuously provided care for over 20 years. He has been happily married since 1983. He and his wife, Linda, have three children. He is co-author of the book, More Than Me, published by NavPress.

Education

• PhD — Georgia State University — 1992
• MS — Georgia State University — 1985
• BA — Belhaven College — 1980

Christopher T. McCarthy, MEd, Licensed Professional Counselor

Christopher McCarthy, MEd

Christopher McCarthy, MEd, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in child anxiety disorders, teen behavioral issues, parent-child relationship issues, and couple conflict. He is a founding partner of Informed Therapy Resources and co-created Turnaround: Turning Fear Into Freedom™. He has three Masters Degrees and is finishing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. He gives lectures on parenting and improving couple relationships. He has been in private practice since 1998 and is married with three children.

Education

• MEd Counseling — University North Texas — 1997
• MA Bible Studies — Dallas Theological Seminary — 1993
• MA Education — Dallas Theological Seminary — 1993
• BA Business — San Jose State University — 1987

Professional Memberships

• American Counseling Association