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Online therapist

Michael Shacklette

Calm, practical guidance for life changes

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Credentials
LPCC
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michael

Michael Shacklette is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who uses evidence-based methods to help people facing difficult changes. He meets people where they are and works alongside them to figure out practical next steps. His style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping someone get unstuck and move forward.

He helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, mood struggles, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues like attachment and abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Background and approach

These concerns often show up alongside questions about fatherhood, family history, guilt, and purpose. Shacklette has five years of clinical experience. That work has taken place in inpatient settings, the court system, community mental health, and independent practice.

He has also worked with substance use, grief, and marital conflict among other challenges. In sessions he begins by listening closely to what feels most urgent. Then he and the person decide on practical steps and techniques to try.

Progress is tracked in small, concrete ways rather than vague promises. He practices from Kentucky and conducts sessions in English. The approach is collaborative, and he invites people to start wherever they are comfortable.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Two evidence-based approaches often used in his work are trauma-focused techniques and practical skills-based therapy. Trauma-focused techniques help process past painful events and reduce their hold on daily life. Skills-based therapy teaches clear tools for managing mood, coping with stress, and improving communication in relationships.

He combines listening with active problem-solving so clients and therapist can test what works. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and adjust methods as progress is made.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments. They also allow follow-up and brief check-ins between longer meetings so people can keep moving forward without extra travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and coping with major life changes. Additional areas include attachment, codependency, communication problems, fatherhood issues, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with an emphasis on listening first. He helps people identify clear next steps and tracks progress in concrete ways.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has five years of clinical experience across inpatient settings, the court system, community mental health, and independent practice. That range informs his work with addiction, grief, trauma, and conflict.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Kentucky with license number KY LPCC 283406. His practice is based in Kentucky.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Kentucky
Languages
English

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