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Janie Shankle, LPC, LCMHC

Support for grief, trauma, and life transitions
  • Grief and loss care
  • Trauma informed support
  • Strengths based therapy

About Janie Shankle

Janie Shankle is a licensed professional counselor who provides therapy in English for adults in North Carolina. She brings 11 years of experience and a steady, supportive presence to the work of helping people navigate painful seasons and meaningful change.

She is certified in Thanatology, a specialized area focused on supporting people who are facing impending death, living with serious illness, or coping with grief and loss in its many forms. Alongside grief-related concerns, she also has experience working with trauma and abuse, and she welcomes clients who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or major life transitions.

Janie approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and already carries strengths that can be built upon. She aims to create a space where clients can clarify what matters most, process what they have been through, and take practical steps toward a life that feels more grounded and fulfilling.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Janie Shankle have?

Janie Shankle has 11 years of professional experience providing therapy.

Is Janie Shankle a licensed therapist?

Yes. Janie Shankle is a licensed therapist with credentials LPC and LCMHC. License details include AZ LPC LPC-22461 and NC LCMHC 11287.

In which languages does Janie Shankle provide therapy?

Janie Shankle provides therapy in English.

Where is Janie Shankle located?

Janie Shankle is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Janie Shankle as my therapist?

Clients can work with Janie Shankle through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to choose the format that fits a client’s schedule and comfort level.

Does Janie Shankle work with international clients?

No. Janie Shankle does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Janie Shankle cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Practical online therapy with evidence-based tools

Janie Shankle draws from approaches that help clients feel understood while also building concrete skills for day-to-day life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating space to explore grief, trauma, stress, or major life changes at a pace that feels manageable.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and practicing new ways of responding. It can be especially useful when anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, or ongoing stress start to shape daily routines and relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can be helpful when feelings become intense or hard to manage.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Janie works collaboratively with clients to understand what they want from therapy, what has or has not helped before, and what feels realistic right now, then tailors the work to match those goals and preferences.

Online therapy can make support easier to access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The flexibility can help clients stay consistent, fit sessions into busy schedules, and get support in the format that feels most comfortable.

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