Dr. C. STEVEN SHAFFER: B.A, M.A., M.S, D.Min., Ph.D., National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor & Executive Life Coach

SANDRA SHAFFER: Office Administrator/Life Coach

Dr. C. Steven Shaffer was born in 1955, came to faith at age 6 and was raised in a pastor’s home. He has completed a Bachelor degree in Bible, a Masters in Christian Education at Trinity Divinity School, a Doctorate in Biblical Literature, a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling at Georgia State University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Breyer State University. Additionally, Dr. Shaffer has taken several graduate level classes in Leadership.

Currently, Dr. Shaffer provides care and concern for hundreds of people as a Professional Counselor and Executive Life Coach. He specializes in relationship building, is an experienced marriage counselor, enjoys counseling troubled youth, aids those with anxiety, depression, personality disorders and a host of other maladaptive behaviors.

“Most of my clients are facing relational challenges due to areas that are out of balance in their lives. At the present time I have about 150 clients that are comprised of youth and adults. I spend much time working with people with high levels of stress, anxiety and depression. My greatest strengths are in Marriage & Family Counseling and Youth Counseling due to the fact that I look for root problems in the lives of people and find ways to retrain them so that they can be much more functional.

I provide several assessments that provide great insight into root problems. As a result, I can get to the core of the problem very quickly and then begin retraining immediately. I currently have provided over 1800 Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis' and use the results wisely.

I have found that most people are "great people" but they are out of balance in key areas of their lives. As a result, I work diligently to resolve key issues as soon as possible. While we are free to make our choices, were not free to choose our consequences.”

Dr. Shaffer also served as a Police Chaplain in the suburbs of Chicago, worked at Ft. McPherson Army base for 9 months and has experience in anger management, substance abuse and parenting groups. He serves at the Executive Director of CURE Counseling & Assessment Centre. 

SANDRA P. POINTER: B.S., M.S.W., LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The name Sandra means ‘helper’, and Sandra has always had a keen sensitivity to the needs of others. Her desire to improve the lives of others resulted in her pursuit of social work as a career. She graduated from North Carolina A. & T. University with a Bachelor’s degree in sociology and minor studies in psychology and education. Her Master of Social Work degree was received from Atlanta University School of Social Work with a specialty in policy, planning and administration. She later earned her license as a clinical social worker. Throughout a career that spans over 30 years, Sandra has supplemented her formal social work education by attending countless workshops and seminars in various venues, including Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, Mass., and London, England.

Sandra gained her professional experience in New York, North Carolina and Georgia. She served in public social service agencies as a social worker, supervisor, trainer, coordinator, and consultant. In addition to years of training social services staff, she also taught social work courses as an adjunct instructor at Albany State University. She has practiced her skills in both the medical and the private sectors where she provided individual, family, and group therapy. She is experienced in counseling adults, couples, teens, and children with diverse problems in order to help them live more fulfilling lives.
 

Kevin Thornton: Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor - B.A., M.A. Children & Youth Therapist

Kevin Thornton has worked with varying populations in the Mental Health field for over 10 years. His desire and joy in life is to see abused children and teens come to health and wellness. 

After receiving a Bachelors of Arts degree in Recreation, with a specialty in Therapeutic Recreation, from the State University of West Georgia, he worked with the geriatric population for nearly a year as a Mental Health Associate and Activity Therapist.  Later he went on to become a full-time Activity Therapist, working exclusively with troubled and abused children and teens for nearly 8 years. In 2005, Kevin received a Master of Arts degree from Argosy University in Psychology, with an emphasis in Professional Counseling.  He is a licensed associate professional counselor in the state of Georgia.

Currently, he supervises a team of Behavior Specialists who work closely with children and teens who have experienced past abuses and present mental illnesses and works with children and teens at CURE Counseling & Assessment Training Centre.

Melody Black: B.S., M.S. in Counseling Psychology

Melody received her B.S. from the University of Georgia and her M.S. in Counseling Psychology for the University of North Texas.  She has completed several internships at the Denton Texas Mental Health Center, the Dallas Juvenile Detention Center and the Mary Grimes Education Center.  Melody is a member of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia and the American Association of Christian Counselors.

Melody serves on the Board of Wingspan Ministries, a non-profit organization which provides counseling and support for At-risk Youth.  She enjoys working with adults, especially, and volunteers her time as a counselor in both her community and local church.  

Presently, Melody is developing in to CURE’s Assessment Specialists and brings her expertise to aid others in learning about themselves.

SANDRA SHAFFER: Office Administrator / Life Coach for Women

Sandy Shaffer is the wife of Dr. C. Steven Shaffer and serves as CURE's Office Manager and Administrator.  Additionally, Sandy Life Coaches several women as they work to be more proactive in their personal lives as well as in their world of work.

Receptionist - Gayla Matulewicz

Office Worker - Kim Graham 

Dr. Peanut Shaffer, Ph. NUT., CURE Mascot