- Grief and loss
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Janie
Janie Shankle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of experience. She lists work with grief, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. She also notes areas like parenting stress, caregiving, and issues tied to family of origin, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
She describes grief work informed by her certification in thanatology, which guides support for people facing impending death, those who are dying, and varied forms of loss. Janie centers the person's experience and treats them as the expert on their own story. She listens for strengths and practical ways to use those strengths in daily life.
Her approach draws on client-centered ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques to notice thoughts and change patterns that lead to distress. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and solution-focused work to teach coping skills and set short-term goals. Motivational interviewing informs conversations about change and commitment.
Sessions with her tend to focus on concrete steps - coping skills, communication practices, and manageable goals. She combines understanding of grief and trauma with structured tools when helpful. People who want direct, practical work around guilt, shame, loss, or life transitions may find this approach useful.
Janie practices in North Carolina and works in English. People who wish to proceed can use the site process to review options and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions built around this approach center the person’s priorities and emphasize clear, respectful conversation about what feels most important.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In remote sessions this often looks like reviewing examples from daily life, practicing new skills between meetings, and tracking small changes to see what helps with anxiety, depression, or guilt.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. Online work can include practicing specific coping strategies and planning how to use them during stressful moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what seems to help, then adjust tactics over time rather than sticking to a fixed plan.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedule demands it, or avoiding video when bandwidth or camera time is a burden. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and homework to match everyday routines without promising a specific result.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She lists grief, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, relationship and parenting issues, and related areas such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses client-centered listening alongside CBT and DBT techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills for managing intense feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in counseling and mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.