- Grief and loss
- Trauma support
- Practical coping
About Janie
Janie Shankle is a licensed counselor with more than a decade of experience helping people navigate grief, trauma, and major life changes. She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina. Janie approaches counseling as a collaborative process and treats each person as the expert on their own life.
She works with people facing grief and loss, including end-of-life concerns, and supports those who have experienced trauma and abuse. Janie also helps with anxiety, depression, stress, addictive behaviors, and challenges around self-esteem and identity. Practical matters such as career strain, parenting stress, and caregiver fatigue are part of her focus.
Her style centers on listening first and building on a person’s strengths. She uses client-centered conversations to understand what matters most. Then she brings in focused tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches when they fit the situation.
Janie blends short-term, goal-oriented work with deeper exploration when needed. She uses solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing to help people move through change and build new habits. Sessions include clear steps and homework when that supports progress.
With 11 years of practice, Janie combines steady presence with practical skills. She encourages small, manageable steps and helps people track what works. The goal is clearer thinking, more effective coping, and a stronger sense of control over daily life.
How Janie's Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding what matters to the person first. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows the client's lead to build trust and clarify goals. This approach helps people who need space to tell their story and find their own solutions.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. People often use CBT for stress, mood problems, and managing symptoms day to day.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. It can be useful for strong mood swings, anger, or situations where stronger coping tools are needed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and what feels workable. Then she will suggest one or a blend of methods and check in regularly to adapt the plan based on progress.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It can also let someone choose a quieter setting or use a shorter check-in when needed. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the current session options before booking to be sure they match your needs.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Janie address?
She helps people with grief and loss, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, self-esteem, and related issues such as caregiver strain and chronic illness challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Janie uses a collaborative, client-centered style that listens first and then introduces practical tools like cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 11 years of professional experience working with people facing grief, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
Janie holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Janie?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.