The Relational Resource [TRR]

Michellene Burke is a betrayal trauma specialist, co-parenting counselor, narcissistic abuse treatment recovery clinician, court-appointed family law/DV mediator, and family court strategist, guiding individuals through the complexities of betrayal trauma, high-conflict relationships, and post-separation abuse. With over eight years of professional experience, Michellene brings a deep understanding of the impact of relational trauma, helping clients recover and rebuild their lives with strength and resilience. Her practice integrates trauma-informed care, co-parenting strategies, mediation, and non-violent communication to empower individuals navigating personal challenges and legal complexities.

She serves as an associate and go-to subject matter expert with multiple law firms across the country and for international cases, with a satellite office in Manila, Philippines. Michellene has specialized training and provides strategic guidance and support with a somatic, healing approach for multi-cultural, blended, and mixed-faith families.

With her education and background in family law, mediation, and coercive control, Michellene serves as a subject matter expert, offering clarity, expert case guidance, and strategic support for intimate partner abuse and intimate partner violence matters.

Michellene holds certifications, continued education, and training in:

• Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Treatment (DSTT) with Dr. Omar Minwalla and Trish Haight

• Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician Program with Dr. Ramani Durvasula

• AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists)

• NICABM Trauma-Informed Training and Education

• Gaslighting Awareness and Recovery

• Court-Appointed Mediator (Juvenile & Domestic Relations, Circuit Family, and Domestic Violence)

• American Bar Association (Associate Member), specializing in Family Law

• PACT Institute and APSATS Models for trauma and relationship healing

Michellene is also a Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Recovery Clinician and DV Advocate for victims of domestic violence, as well as a contributing expert and subject matter advisor for relationships experiencing abuse, DST, and military families for DomesticShelters.org and Alliance for HOPE International. As an Associate Member of the American Bar Association’s Family Law Section, she focuses on high-conflict divorce, collaborative divorce, and recovery from coercive control, high-conflict relationships, and post-separation abuse.

Michellene’s educational background in Global Leadership and Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of Oklahoma, with further graduate education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) and training in Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (PPNE) as a somatic birth psych practitioner and American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) gives her the unique ability to address a wide range of challenges, from birth trauma to betrayal trauma recovery.

Michellene understands that life often brings us into situations we never would have chosen. Her mission is to walk alongside her clients as they regain their strength, find clarity, and forge their path to healing, peace, and understanding. No matter where clients are in their journey, Michellene provides trauma-informed, partner-centered guidance that equips them with the education, skills, and confidence to reclaim their lives.

At The Relational Resource, Michellene also leads a team supporting individuals facing high-conflict relationships, post-separation abuse, and coercive control. Her approach focuses on empowering clients to not only survive but thrive, helping them rediscover their inner courage, rebuild healthy relationships, and reclaim their sense of self.