Breakthroughs and Lasting Change.

At Instilling Hope we recognize that trauma and difficult life circumstances can leave you feeling lost and without hope. We’re here to hold that hope for you and help you take it back.

Vicie Hurst, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who earned her Doctorate Degree from Florida State University. She completed her predoctoral internship at the Charlie Norwood VA/Augusta University Consortium in the psychology of women track. Dr. Hurst completed her postdoctoral fellowship in the Trauma Recovery Clinic at the Charlie Norwood VA with an emphasis in Military Sexual Trauma.

Dr. Hurst has over a decade of experience and specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety/phobia management, mindfulness, and self-compassion.

She integrates evidence-based therapies (treatments proven to work; e.g., Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure) and mind-body practices (e.g., mindfulness; mindful movement) to address your recovery as a whole person.

You can expect actionable plans, measurable gains, and a supportive, healing environment for regaining your life.

Dr. Hurst believes that individuals are experts in their own lives and that her role is to work collaboratively with individuals to help them achieve their goals. She is looking forward to working with you to help you reach your goals.