LaToya Peoples-Shackelford , LPC

LaToya Peoples-Shackelford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people work through family conflicts, cope with grief and loss, address parenting challenges, and strengthen motivation and confidence. LaToya encourages clients to recognize the strengths they already possess and to use those strengths as the foundation for change.

She approaches therapy from a collaborative perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and that change begins with a courageous first step. LaToya aims to support and empower individuals as they pursue a more fulfilling and satisfying life, guiding them through transitions and toward goals they define for themselves.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

LaToya uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored for the concerns she most often addresses. Family-focused interventions concentrate on patterns of interaction and communication within the family system, helping members resolve conflicts and improve relationships. Grief-centered support provides structured ways to process loss, integrate memories, and find meaning while adapting to life after bereavement. Parenting and empowerment strategies teach practical skills for managing behavioral challenges, building confidence, and strengthening parent-child connections.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. LaToya works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and the most helpful techniques, adjusting the plan over time so therapy stays aligned with the client’s needs and progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied locations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter, phone sessions can fit into tight days, and live chat or text-based messaging provide alternatives for immediate reflection and ongoing support. These options make it easier for people to connect with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of where they live, while maintaining a consistent path toward their goals.