Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Robert works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Robert
Robert Shackelford is a licensed marriage and family therapist with ten years of experience helping people handle stress, anger, relationship strain, and major life changes. He listens first and helps clients find practical ways to manage strong feelings and improve family interactions. He uses straightforward conversation to sort out what matters most.
Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause conflict and trying small, manageable changes. Robert leans on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people respond differently to triggers.
Background and approach
Robert also works with issues tied to trauma, grief, self-esteem, and parenting strain. He helps people who are coping with separation, infidelity, codependency, or questions about life purpose. The goal is clearer thinking and steadier behavior, not quick fixes.
His style is collaborative and calm. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths. Meetings are practical and goal-oriented, with time for reflection and new skills practice.
Based in Florida, Robert holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He offers a mix of conversation and hands-on exercises to help clients make changes that last.
What Robert works with
Everything Robert lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Robert's practice.
- 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 lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How specific approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Online ACT sessions often focus on small exercises people can practice between meetings to build more meaningful routines.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In video or phone sessions CBT can be used to identify thinking patterns and try new behaviors through assigned exercises and real-time feedback.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity. These practices fit well into short live chat check-ins or guided exercises during video sessions so clients can practice in daily life.
Finding the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk about your goals and try methods that match your needs and preferences. Together you can adjust techniques over time until something feels useful.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow more in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits short check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or travel routines.
Questions people ask about Robert
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, relationships, family problems, grief, and life changes. He also focuses on issues like codependency, communication problems, and infidelity.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and practical. He listens, helps identify patterns, and offers simple steps to change responses to emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, anger, and relationship stress.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He holds the LMFT credential, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.