LaToya Peoples-Shackelford, LPC

LaToya Peoples-Shackelford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with major life changes, family conflict, grief, and challenges with parenting or self-esteem. Her style is down-to-earth and focused on practical steps people can use between sessions.

She centers conversations on each person's strengths and goals. LaToya treats the person as the expert on their own life and asks questions that help reveal options and next steps. She emphasizes small, doable changes that can improve day-to-day life and increase confidence over time.

Over two decades of practice have included work with grief, divorce and separation, caregiver stress, and financial worries. She also supports people dealing with body image, social anxiety, workplace struggles, and questions about life purpose, including midlife transitions. That breadth helps her recognize patterns and tailor her approach to individual needs.

Sessions focus on clear goals and practical skills. Conversations may include communication techniques, problem-solving strategies, and steps to rebuild motivation. LaToya aims to help people leave sessions with one or two things to try between meetings.

Her approach is collaborative and respectful. She encourages clients to move at their own pace while testing small changes that align with their values. To start, clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Approaches that guide online work and change

LaToya uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and real-life changes. One common approach emphasizes identifying strengths and building on them to regain motivation and confidence; this helps people tackle parenting demands, workplace stress, and self-esteem struggles. Another useful approach targets problem solving and communication skills so people can reduce family conflict, set clearer boundaries, and manage caregiver stress. These methods are practical and action-oriented, with clear steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. LaToya will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She uses client feedback to adjust techniques over time so the plan stays relevant and useful.

The original biography did not list specific online session formats. Please confirm available session types before booking. In general, online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days. It can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep regular appointments during life transitions.