To successfully navigate the process of separation and divorce from a narcissist, is to develop a mastery of the art of communicating with a high-conflict personality. Another critical component is strategic documentation. To protect oneself from accusations while presenting oneself in the most favorable light possible to legal professionals, one must take a unique approach to navigate this complex scenario. Figure out how to avoid getting into fights that aren't necessary, and do your best to pick and choose your battles. When going up against someone dead set on destroying you, ensure you have the right people on your side to devise an efficient strategy. When faced with the difficulties associated with divorcing a disordered person, it is of the utmost importance to adopt the proper mentality and understand the pitfalls associated with the family court system. The Team at DAC Resources will assist you in developing a strategy and provide you with the tools you require to navigate a high-conflict divorce successfully.

We have Certified High-Conflict Divorce Coaches on staff with certification from the CDC® program (HCDCCP). Our team has completed the necessary coursework to become collaborative law professionals and members of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association. We are not your lawyers and will not provide legal advice because of this fact. In all legal matters, clients should confer with a legal professional throughout this process.

Michellene Burke

CPC, HCDC, PPNE, DSTP, AASECT

Associate Member, American Bar Association

Michellene Burke is a betrayal trauma specialist, counselor, 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.

Michellene holds certifications, continued education, and training in:

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

• Narcissistic Abuse Recovery 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 (Certified Deconstructing Gaslighting Specialist - C-DGS)

• 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

Her professional credentials include Certified Professional Coach and Divorce Coach, with certifications through the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program and One Mom’s Battle. Michellene is also a Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Recovery Clinician and Domestic Violence Advocate. 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 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 and training in Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (PPNE), 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 DAC Resources, 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.