Therapist profile
Robert Shackelford, LMFT
Florida
Florida LMFT - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Florida / MT3360
- NPI1205215654
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Gottman informed work
- Mindfulness practice
About Robert
Robert Shackelford is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - with ten years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, anger, and grief. He also supports those facing trauma and abuse, parenting strains, depression, and major life changes.
His approach treats the client as the expert on their own life. He listens for strengths and practical options. Sessions focus on clear steps and real-world skills rather than jargon. That can look like learning ways to notice triggers, practicing breathing and grounding, or rehearsing different communication habits.
Robert uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered counseling to help people change unhelpful patterns. He also draws on mindfulness and elements of the Gottman Method to address relationship interaction and repair. These methods are explained in plain language during sessions so clients can try them between meetings.
People who work with him can expect a steady, problem-solving tone. He aims to help people identify what matters to them and take small actions toward it. Robert encourages progress through repeated practice and short, achievable goals.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Florida. He asks new clients to answer a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session, which helps clarify current concerns and practical next steps.
How sessions work
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying your values and taking small, value-driven actions even when feelings are strong. It helps with anger by shifting attention toward what matters and away from getting stuck in emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies the thoughts and behaviors that keep a problem going and offers practical exercises to change them, which can reduce reactivity and improve coping. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions and notice existing strengths.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative tuning happens over the first sessions and can be adjusted as needed.
Confirm the session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to practice skills in the environments where problems occur, and to bring concrete examples from daily life into sessions for real-time feedback.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which kinds of anger issues does he address?
He helps people who snap at loved ones, hold simmering resentment, or struggle with anger after trauma. Anger is listed alongside related concerns such as relationship strain and stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, client-centered style that highlights a person's strengths. Sessions often include skills practice and straightforward problem solving.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Robert has ten years of professional experience working with issues including anger, trauma, and family conflict.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Florida LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and he practices in Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The intake questionnaire will clarify options.
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 working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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