- Calm direct approach
- Helps with addiction
- Focus on codependency
About Michael
Michael Shacklette, LPCC, offers a straightforward, supportive approach for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next step. He welcomes people at any point in their journey and aims to help them find practical direction. Michael presents therapy as a collaborative process and invites clients to start where they are without judgment.
He has five years of clinical experience across inpatient settings, the court system, community mental health, and private practice. That range means he has worked with people facing substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and related life challenges. Michael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope with change and heal from past hurts.
Sessions often focus on everyday problems clients bring into the room: managing mood, handling shame and guilt, repairing communication, and sorting family of origin concerns. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, and feelings of emptiness. Codependency appears among the areas he helps people understand and change.
Michael emphasizes clear, practical steps rather than jargon. He listens for patterns that keep someone stuck and helps them build different ways of responding. The work can include processing difficult memories, strengthening boundaries, and developing healthier routines.
He sees therapy as a partnership where goals are set together. People can expect a calm, direct style that focuses on what will make daily life more manageable and meaningful.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide his work. One common approach focuses on processing painful memories and their effects on daily life, helping people reduce the power of past events over current feelings and relationships. Another approach targets practical skills for mood and behavior - teaching ways to manage anxiety, reduce risky substance use, and rebuild routines that support stability.Finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process. He works together with each person to try approaches that fit their needs and goals. If something does not feel helpful, adjustments are made so the work remains relevant and doable.
Because session formats are not specified in the profile, confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also let someone continue care while transitioning between life circumstances. Licensed professionals aim to tailor session length and focus to what clients can realistically use in their day-to-day routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he often help people with?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, mood problems, grief, and general coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, and codependency.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is collaborative and practical. He listens for patterns and focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has five years of experience working in inpatient settings, the court system, community mental health, and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as LPCC and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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