- Addictions support
- Trauma work
- Guilt and shame
About Michael
Michael Shacklette is a Kentucky LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with five years of experience. He works with adults facing addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. He also addresses guilt and shame along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, and codependency.
He meets people at different points - whether they know the problem or just feel an unease they want to understand. Sessions often begin by clarifying what matters most now and setting practical next steps. Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people talk through what’s weighing on them and to strengthen day-to-day coping.
His background includes work in inpatient settings, the court system, community mental health, and private practice. That range means he has experience with substance use, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and grief, and he brings that experience into straightforward conversations about current struggles.
In sessions he concentrates on concrete patterns people live in - communication problems, control issues, or the pull of old family dynamics. He helps people notice those patterns, try small changes, and see what works in real life. The focus can include fatherhood concerns, isolation, life purpose, and forgiveness when those themes show up.
Language of work is English. Michael does not take international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling process through the site.
How evidence-based therapy and online work come together
Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach is trauma-focused work that helps people process stressful or painful memories and reduce their hold on daily life. Another involves structured strategies for addictions and mood concerns that emphasize behavior changes, relapse prevention, and building everyday routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss different methods and try options that fit the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may shift as the work progresses; the aim is to pick what helps most in real situations.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, since the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a week - it can reduce travel, allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight, or remove the need to be on camera when someone prefers audio only. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to continue consistent progress while adjusting to everyday life demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with addictions, family issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. His practice also addresses guilt and shame and related topics like attachment and codependency.
How would he approach shame or guilt?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to talk through the feelings and identify practical patterns. The work often focuses on small changes and clearer day-to-day coping.
What is his background and experience?
He has five years of clinical experience and has worked in inpatient settings, the court system, community mental health, and private practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Kentucky LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Kentucky.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.