- Addictions
- Life purpose
- Family concerns
About Michael
Michael Shacklette is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in Kentucky with five years of clinical experience. He works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, family concerns, and major life changes. He also addresses related struggles such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and feelings of emptiness. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not work with international clients at this time.
He has worked in inpatient settings, the court system, community mental health, and private practice. That range has exposed him to substance use, mood disorders, grief, and conflict related to relationships and family origins. He describes helping people whether they come with a clear goal or only a sense that something feels off.
In sessions he starts with the current problem and the next practical step a person wants to take. He helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck, and then he coaches manageable changes to try between sessions. Conversations focus on tangible behaviors, relationship patterns, and feelings that interfere with everyday life.
People who reach out for help with fatherhood issues, loneliness, guilt and shame, or questions about life purpose can expect direct discussion of those topics. He offers straightforward feedback and helps set short-term goals to measure progress. The work is practical and paced to each person’s readiness.
To begin, prospective clients use the site matching process to schedule a first session. Sessions use a cancellable subscription payment model that varies by location.
Evidence-based approaches used in online sessions
Michael emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach addresses behavior and coping strategies by identifying patterns that lead to substance use, avoidance, or mood problems and then practicing alternative actions in daily life. This method helps people test small changes and see what shifts in their routine or relationships.Another common approach examines attachment and family of origin patterns to understand why certain triggers or relationship styles keep recurring. That work involves conversational mapping of past and present relationships and experimenting with different ways of communicating and setting boundaries.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He works with each person to decide which techniques to try first, based on current goals, readiness, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Sessions can adjust over time as priorities change.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking. The site’s intake process leads you to available formats and scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can focus on practical change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, family concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and mood concerns.
How does he approach people who feel stuck or directionless?
He begins by identifying a next practical step and then looks at patterns that keep someone stuck. Work focuses on concrete behaviors and relationship patterns to change between sessions.
What experience does he bring to this work?
He has five years of clinical experience and has worked in inpatient settings, the court system, community mental health, and private practice.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) licensed in Kentucky and offers services from that state.
Can people meet with him in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start if I want to meet with him?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.