Our Story
The Birth of Safe Harbor House
In 2003, tragedy struck my family, leaving me shattered and hopeless. Domestic violence became a reality in my family and it left us wondering if we could ever heal from all of the shame and pain. Our once happy peaceful family home turned into a dangerous place that we had to quickly escape from. Amazingly with God’s grace, we made it out and began the painful, long steps to healing. From that terrifying experience in my life, I knew then that I never wanted to see a family torn apart like my family was. From that moment on, the calling to help families became stronger and stronger was within me. Armed with passion and a firm belief in the power of family, I knew God had called me to help families heal from their broken past and find restoration, wholeness, and peace.
In 2012, I moved back to Georgia to be closer to my family. In 2016, I was led to start a nonprofit. Safe Harbor House was born. The puzzle pieces of my life began to come together. God showed me through my process of healing and restoration that He was my Safe Harbor House. He became my safe place. And I know He has empowered me to reach back and provide safe places and resources for others.
Executive Director, Marquetta Smith
Biblical Counselor • Prophetic Voice • Truth-Teller for the Wounded Soul
I’m Marquetta — a teacher, prophetic biblical counselor, and passionate guide for women and men who are weary of just surviving and ready to heal God’s way.
With a heart rooted in Scripture and a mind trained in therapeutic wisdom, I walk alongside individuals navigating emotional pain, trauma, spiritual exhaustion, and cycles that seem impossible to break. My approach is simple but powerful: combine biblical prophetic truth with practical strategies for lasting transformation.
This isn’t just about coping — it’s about finding the cure through God’s Word. Whether you’re sitting in one of my workshops, scrolling through a healing post on Instagram, or diving into a workbook I’ve written, my mission is clear:
To help you stop hiding behind your pain and start healing with God’s truth.
If you’re feeling worn out, weighed down, or wounded — you’re in the right place. You’re not alone. And more importantly: you’re not beyond healing.
3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually].
Individuals and families who need counseling can give us a call to set up a free consultation to get started.
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