About
Michelle Martin Hurlbert, MACC, LCMHCS, LPCS
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in North Carolina (S9059) and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in South Carolina (9577). With a master’s degree in Christian Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (2009), I bring over 15 years of experience in empowering individuals through therapeutic interventions.
My practice specializes in adult treatment of trauma, complex trauma, and dissociation, though I assist clients with a broad spectrum of concerns. Drawing on a foundation that integrates psychological principles within a Biblical framework, my approach is influenced by renowned experts including Dan Allender, Sandra Paulsen, Sue Johnson, and Janina Fisher. These influences shape how I engage with clients and the techniques I employ.
I hold advanced certifications including ISSTD's Advanced Certificate in Complex Trauma and Dissociation, Evergreen's Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II), and EMDRIA's EMDR Certified Therapist credential. These certifications reflect my commitment to delivering evidence-based therapies that facilitate healing.
In addition to my memberships in the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) and the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), I continuously deepen my expertise through ongoing education in brain science, Attachment Theory, ego state therapies, EMDR’s Adaptive Information Processing, and body-based psychotherapies. These frameworks and strategies empower me to effectively address challenging symptoms and support my clients in more healing and growth.
Above all, I am grateful for my clients who entrust me with their inner experiences and allow me the privilege of accompanying them on their healing journeys.
Keri A. Schafer, DMin, MACC, MSFL, LCMHCA, LPCA, NCC
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina (A20199), a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in South Carolina (9046), and a National Certified Counselor. I provide clinical counseling for teens 15 years + and adults. I hold a Doctorate in Formational Counseling and Masters' degrees in Clinical Counseling and Spiritual Formation and Leadership. Additionally, I am a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner with Brainspotting Trainings LLC. I have been supporting individuals within the Christian community in a non-clinical capacity for over a decade.
While my clinical work is grounded in science, my faith informs my work as a clinician in important ways. It provides a framework in which all people are accepted by me as valuable and worthy of love. It also provides me with an unshakable hope that human beings are capable of profound growth and change. I approach clinical work from a body-based attachment framework. This means I believe in caring for the whole person, focusing on the intricate interplay between mind, body, and spirit. My work with clients is deeply rooted in the understanding that early attachment experiences are not only imprinted in the mind but also stored in the body, influencing one's relational patterns and emotional responses. Through compassionate exploration, somatic interventions, and embodied practices, we will explore the wonder and mystery of who you are and promote a healing experience that will facilitate a life in which you can experience harmony within yourself and in relationship with others.