Michelle Caulk

Michelle Caulk serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Experiences at Huntington University, teaching in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program since joining the faculty in 2021. She coordinates practicum and internship placements for graduate students while specializing in grief, trauma, and faith-integrated mental health care.

Her educational credentials include:

• PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision (Regent University)
• MA in Mental Health Counseling (Argosy University)
• MS in Library and Information Science (University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana)
• BA in English (Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville)

Dr. Caulk's research focuses on therapeutic approaches to grief and trauma within religious communities, emphasizing how spiritual frameworks inform clinical practice. Her work bridges counselor education with real-world clinical supervision through Accelerated Resolution Therapy techniques.

Professional certifications highlight her clinical expertise:

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Indiana)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (Missouri)
• NBCC National Certified Counselor
• NBCC Approved Clinical Supervisor
• Master Clinician in Accelerated Resolution Therapy

In her administrative role, she structures hands-on training for master's students across community mental health settings while maintaining a private practice. Her teaching philosophy centers on helping clients discover purpose through relationships, service, and personal growth within Christian theological contexts.