Summary
Luke Shackelford is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a depth-psychology orientation and 12 years of diverse professional experience spanning clinical training, tech, and international teaching. He blends knowledge of neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology, and cognitive science with interests in spirituality and philosophy to offer an integrative, holistic approach to helping individuals, couples, and families grow. Before clinical work he spent seven years in tech as a front-end developer and information security process analyst, bringing strong systems thinking, policy literacy (ISO/HIPAA), and practical problem-solving to clinical settings. His international teaching stints in Korea and China and a childhood overseas contribute to cultural agility and adaptability in therapeutic work. Motivated by character formation and societal good, he leverages a curious, research-minded stance toward both human development and the ethical implications of technology.
12 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS), Organizational Leadership, Bachelor of Science (BS), Organizational Leadership at Biola University
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies at Fullerton College
Master of Arts - MA, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, Master of Arts - MA, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at Pacifica Graduate Institute
Cebuano