Michael Shacklette is a licensed professional counselor clinical candidate, LPCC, who focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people facing addiction, trauma, and major life changes.
01About Michael
Michael Shacklette is a licensed professional counselor clinical candidate, LPCC, who focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people facing addiction, trauma, and major life changes. He meets people where they are and offers straightforward guidance for moving forward. His style aims to make the first steps feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
He has five years of experience working in a mix of settings. Those include inpatient programs, court-related work, community mental health, and independent practice.
Background and approach
This range shaped how he helps with substance use, mood struggles, and post-traumatic stress. Michael commonly helps people sort through family of origin problems, communication breakdowns, and issues around attachment and abandonment. He also supports those dealing with codependency, fatherhood concerns, guilt, and shame.
Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer patterns rather than just talking about problems. People who feel stuck, empty, or unsure about life purpose will find a therapist who listens and helps set realistic next steps. He balances direct feedback with understanding.
That mix is aimed at helping clients build new habits and better relationships. Michael offers multiple session formats to fit different schedules and needs. He works in English and practices from Kentucky.
His approach combines real-world experience with a straightforward way of working that helps clients make steady progress.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Kentucky)
- License 283406 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1194217612 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based techniques fit into online care
Many clients benefit from structured, evidence-based techniques that focus on symptoms and patterns. One common approach emphasizes stabilizing routines and coping skills to reduce substance use and mood symptoms; it teaches concrete strategies to manage cravings, strong emotions, and everyday triggers. Another approach concentrates on processing traumatic events by slowly building tolerance to difficult memories while teaching techniques to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning. These styles are practical and goal-oriented, aimed at clearer thinking and steadier behavior.Choosing the right approach usually happens together. The therapist listens to concerns, reviews goals, and suggests methods that fit a person's needs and preferences. That collaborative process makes it easier to try an approach and tweak it over time if something does not fit.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet without traveling. Video calls let people see facial cues and work in a conversational way. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide a way to share quick updates, get coping ideas between sessions, or maintain support when a full session isn’t possible. These options make it easier to keep therapy going around work, family, and other commitments.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, family-related issues, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, codependency, fatherhood issues, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
What is the therapist's approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and direct, aimed at identifying patterns and building skills. The work often combines discussion with actionable steps to try between meetings.
What background does the therapist bring?
He has five years of experience across inpatient settings, court-related work, community mental health, and independent practice. That variety informs how he supports people in different situations.
Where is the therapist located and what credential do they hold?
This therapist practices in Kentucky and holds the credential LPCC, which indicates licensure as a counselor clinical candidate in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
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