Robert Shackelford, LMFT
Florida · 10 years in practice
Robert Shackelford is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Florida.
License and registration
- LMFT, Florida
- MT3360 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1205215654 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Robert
Robert Shackelford is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Florida. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, trauma and life changes. He encourages clients to use their own strengths to move forward and treats starting therapy as a brave first step.
He listens without judgment and asks clear questions to understand what matters most. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He often combines ideas from Systemic therapy with mindfulness, acceptance, and skill-based approaches to reduce overwhelm and improve communication. Robert draws on ten years of professional experience working with issues like family problems, codependency, infidelity, and divorce or separation. He also helps people find purpose, increase self-love, and cope with veteran and armed forces issues.
His work aims to make big problems feel more manageable through small, steady changes. In sessions he uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice patterns and test new behaviors. He also uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities and the Gottman Method when relationship skills are a focus.
The result is a straightforward, collaborative approach tailored to each person’s goals. People who choose him can expect a calm, practical style. He explains options plainly and helps set realistic steps.
The aim is to leave each session with something useful to try before the next meeting.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Robert lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Self-love
Approaches Robert names
- Systemic Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How these approaches work online
Systemic therapy looks at relationships and patterns between people to find small shifts that change the whole dynamic; it can help when family issues, communication problems, or recurring conflicts are central concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and helps people take actions that match their values when life feels overwhelming. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, non-directive stance where the therapist follows the client’s priorities and helps build self-trust and clarity.Choosing the right approach is part of the work and happens together. The therapist will discuss current struggles, goals, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. This collaborative process means approaches can be combined or adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues for relationship work and longer sessions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs to fit therapy into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for short check-ins, skill practice, or when journaling thoughts in writing is helpful. These options make it easier to keep continuity and practice new skills between sessions.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, anger, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and major life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is calm and practical. He listens, helps people identify strengths, and works on small steps to reduce symptoms and improve relationships.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of professional experience working with issues such as family conflict, trauma, anger, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model 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 sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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