Introducing Mark & Kelli Turansky of New Horizons Counseling

August 23, 2025

New Horizons Counseling in Nevada City offers IOP, anger management, and relationship counseling with practical, skills-based approaches for lasting results.

New Horizons Counseling: Practical, Skills-Based Therapy in Nevada City, California

Since 1980, New Horizons Counseling has been helping individuals and families in Nevada City, California, and the surrounding Sierra Foothills regain control of their lives through a practical, cognitive approach. The clinic emphasizes skills-forward, positive methods, avoiding aversion, hypnosis, medication therapy, or hospitalization. Instead, clients benefit from step-by-step programs that fit into real-world schedules.

Whether you’re seeking Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), anger management, or relationship and family counseling, New Horizons prioritizes structured, solution-oriented techniques designed to work in daily life.

Meet the Team: Expertise and Experience

Mark Turansky, CSAC – Clinical Director & Owner

Over two decades of professional counseling experience
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), Addictions & Recovery Specialist, Wellness Counselor, Marriage Life Coach
Member of the American Association of Counselors (AAC) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
Recognized with an honorary degree from the Hawaiʻi Wellness Institute
Combines professional expertise with ministry experience, enhancing his coaching and counseling philosophy

Kelli Turansky – Executive Director

Certified Marriage & Addiction Life Coach
Author of women-empowerment books and co-facilitates couples/family counseling
Known for structured, practical guidance appreciated by male and female clients alike

Together, Mark and Kelli provide hands-on, coaching-style counseling that helps clients develop skills, regain control, and create long-term change.

Services Offered

1. Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

New Horizons’ IOP is designed for minimal disruption to daily life, allowing clients to continue work, school, or family responsibilities while attending structured therapy sessions. Programs emphasize practical skills, mindfulness, and step-by-step progression.

2. Anger Management

A 10-hour, one-on-one, court-approved program blends individualized sessions with structured homework. Clients learn prevention, containment, and resolution techniques, receiving all necessary documentation for courts, probation, HR, or diversion programs.

3. Relationship & Family Counseling

The counseling process begins with awareness, clarifying what’s really happening in the relationship. Heart Talk, a structured conflict-resolution framework, helps couples and families restore connection and maintain effective communication beyond therapy sessions.

4. DUI & Out-of-State Compliance Support

New Horizons provides coaching and documentation for out-of-state DUI clients, assisting with legal compliance, court requirements, and professional reporting.

5. Educational Materials & Homework Tools

Mark Turansky’s Figure It, Face It & Fix It series extends the clinic’s philosophy into self-study workbooks and audio materials, reinforcing the learn it, then use it approach.

Why Choose New Horizons Counseling?

Structured, skills-based programs for real-life application
Evidence-based methods integrating cognitive behavioral approaches
Practical, coaching-oriented guidance for individuals and families
Court-approved documentation for DUI or anger management
Flexible for bi-state clients in Hawaiʻi and Northern California

Clients often find clarity, actionable tools, and consistent support, helping them move from confusion to practical solutions in substance use recovery, emotional regulation, and relational health.

FAQs

1. What makes New Horizons’ approach different from traditional rehab?

New Horizons emphasizes a skills-based, cognitive approach rather than aversion, hypnosis, medication, or hospitalization, focusing on practical solutions for real life.

2. Does New Horizons Counseling offer services for out-of-state clients?

Yes. The clinic provides DUI compliance coaching and supports clients who must meet court or DMV requirements remotely.

3. What types of therapy are available for relationships and families?

Services include structured couples counseling, family therapy, and the Heart Talk conflict-resolution program, helping clients restore connection and improve communication.