Janie Shankle, LPC, LCMHC - Therapist in North Carolina

Grief and bereavement
Trauma recovery
Practical coping skills

About Janie

Janie Shankle is a licensed professional counselor and licensed clinical mental health counselor practicing in North Carolina. She brings 11 years of experience helping people navigate grief, trauma, anxiety, and major life changes. Janie emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own stories and aims to support them as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

She works in a straightforward, person-focused way. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, naming what’s hard, and trying practical steps that can ease daily strain. Janie uses approaches that include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements from dialectical behavior therapy and solution-focused work, adapting tools to each person’s needs.

Many people seek her help for grief and end-of-life concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and trauma or abuse. She also supports clients dealing with stress, depression, ADHD, compassion fatigue, relationship and parenting strain, and issues around career or life transitions.

In sessions she listens first, then helps set small, realistic goals. Conversations may include learning coping skills, practicing new ways to manage emotions, and planning steps to reduce overwhelm. The tone is practical and respectful, aimed at building skills people can use between meetings.

Janie holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and works from North Carolina. If you are looking for a therapist who centers your voice and focuses on practical change, Janie offers steady support through difficult times.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. A therapist using this approach helps people explore their feelings and priorities and supports them in setting their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and helps people practice new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

The right approach often emerges through conversation. The therapist will work together with the client to choose and adapt methods based on the client's needs, goals, and day-to-day life. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adjusting plans as progress is made.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings that match routine commitments. It also lets people practice coping skills and real-time strategies in their usual environment, while clinicians guide skill-building and problem solving remotely.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Panic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

North Carolina, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Janie help with?

She helps people dealing with grief and loss, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, addictions, relationship strain, parenting concerns, career issues, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Janie uses a client-centered approach that focuses on a person’s strengths and goals and combines practical techniques from CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.

What is her professional background?

She has 11 years of professional experience working with grief, trauma, and related concerns, and she emphasizes supporting clients as they set and reach meaningful goals.

Where does she practice and what are her credentials?

Janie is based in North Carolina and holds LPC and LCMHC credentials specifically listed as AZ LPC and NC LCMHC.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients able to work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.