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LPC, LCMHC

Janie Shankle, LPC, LCMHC

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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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 clinical experience.

Background and approach

She works with people confronting grief and loss, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety and stress, and a wide range of life challenges including career concerns, relationship difficulties, addictions, and attention-related issues like ADHD. Her background also covers caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, end-of-life concerns, and family of origin issues.

Her approach emphasizes respect for each person's expertise about their own life, and she builds on existing strengths to address problems and meet goals. Janie draws on client-centered methods alongside evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to individual needs.

She aims to support clients through transitions, complicated loss, and emotional overwhelm while helping them develop practical coping strategies and clearer priorities. Janie presents a supportive, collaborative stance that encourages clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life.

She meets people where they are and works with them to identify goals, try strategies that fit their situation, and reassess progress as therapy unfolds.

Approaches that guide online support and skill building



Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspective directs the work. It helps people clarify values, increase self-understanding, and build on their existing strengths to tackle life transitions and emotional distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill practice, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can reduce overwhelming reactions and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and this therapist works collaboratively to find what fits best. She discusses goals, preferences, and life circumstances with each client and adapts methods from these approaches to suit individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend regularly, try practical tools between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Janie address?
She addresses a broad range of issues including grief, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and career concerns, ADHD, and many other life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining respect for each person's perspective with practical, evidence-based techniques to help meet goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Janie has 11 years of professional work experience in counseling and related practice areas.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials with licensure details AZ LPC LPC-22461 and NC LCMHC 11287, and she practices in North Carolina.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic 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

Licensed

North Carolina, Arizona

Languages

English