Provider Profile
Meet Luke Shackelford, L.M.F.T.
- Cerritos, CA
Luke Shackelford is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering virtual and in-person therapy in Cerritos. He specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges and works with teens, adults, and couples.
- In-Person / Online
- Licensed in CA
Areas I Can Help With
Luke supports teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and questions surrounding meaning, identity, and personal growth. His diverse professional and international teaching background has shaped an adaptable and culturally aware approach to supporting clients through different life experiences.
My Approach to Therapy
Luke takes an integrative, depth-oriented approach that draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), existential and logotherapy frameworks, and depth psychology. His work is informed by interests in neuroscience, philosophy, and spirituality, allowing him to explore both the biological and meaning-driven aspects of human experience. In couples therapy, he utilizes Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to strengthen connection and communication. Luke creates a thoughtful and supportive space where clients can explore their inner world, develop self-understanding, and move toward a more meaningful and authentic life.
- “Luke creates a thoughtful and supportive space where clients can explore their inner world, build self-understanding, and move toward a more meaningful and authentic life.”
Client Focus
Age
Teens & Adults
Participants
Individuals & Couples
Communities
Culturally Diverse Populations
Languages
Specialties
Treatment Approach
Education
- Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Pacifica Graduate Institute
- Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership
- Biola University
Professional Background
- Luke has a diverse professional background that includes experience in the technology and information security industries as well as international teaching. These experiences have contributed to his adaptable and culturally aware approach to therapy.
Session Format
In-Person / Online
Location
You Stop Sitting in it Alone