Michael Shacklette

Michael Shacklette is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) 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 issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, codependency, communication struggles, feelings of emptiness, and questions about life purpose.

Clients often come when something feels off or when a clear next step is missing. Michael meets people at whatever stage they are in recognizing a problem. He can begin by helping someone find small first steps or continue deeper work on long-standing concerns.

His background includes work in inpatient settings, the court system, community mental health, and private practice. That range has given him experience with substance use, mood difficulties, grief, and post-traumatic stress among other concerns.

Sessions focus on practical conversation and developing clearer options. Michael listens to what matters to each person, talks through patterns that keep them stuck, and helps outline manageable moves forward. He aims to be a steady collaborator while clients test what changes might fit their life.

People who bring issues around fatherhood, guilt and shame, isolation, forgiveness, or control find his work relevant. He practices with attention to real-world pressures and the demands of day-to-day life in Kentucky and beyond where applicable.

How evidence-based techniques are used in remote sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques include focused methods that help people process trauma and reduce distress. For example, trauma-focused approaches break down overwhelming memories into smaller parts so they feel less controlling and can be worked through in steps. These approaches are commonly used for post-traumatic stress and abuse-related concerns.

Another common approach centers on practical coping skills for addictions and mood problems. This involves identifying triggers, building clearer routines, and practicing new responses to urges or overwhelming feelings. It aims to make daily life more manageable while longer themes are addressed.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and circumstances. That choice can change as therapy progresses and as different problems become clearer.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time to appointments. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to review progress, practice new skills, and plan next steps in ways that fit everyday schedules.