Janie Shankle, LPC, LCMHC

Janie Shankle is a licensed counselor who practices in North Carolina. She holds the LPC and LCMHC credentials and brings 11 years of professional experience to her work. Janie emphasizes the client's own knowledge and strengths as the starting point for change. She frames beginning therapy as a brave step and positions herself as a steady, practical supporter during that process.

Her approach centers on helping people face grief, trauma, and addiction-related struggles. Janie works with common concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and stress. She also helps people navigate relationship problems, parenting challenges, career strain, and life transitions.

Janie uses a mix of approaches drawn from client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. That combination lets sessions be flexible and goal-focused while still honoring the person’s experience.

Sessions are aimed at identifying small, doable steps that reduce overwhelm and build coping skills. Janie often helps people reframe thinking patterns, set practical goals, and practice new ways to manage emotions and urges. She pays attention to how past losses or family history shape current patterns.

People seeking support for grief, chronic stress, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, codependency, or addiction concerns may find her background relevant. Janie explains options, listens closely, and helps create a plan that fits daily life.

How Janie's Approaches Work Online

Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the client's lead. It helps people feel heard and figure out what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. It can be useful when strong emotions and impulses feel overwhelming.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Janie will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try methods that fit their needs. She adjusts strategies as progress is made and priorities change, so the work stays relevant to daily life.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. The main practical benefit of remote work is flexibility - it can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or medical needs. Online options can also shorten travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the need to be on camera for every meeting. Talk with the therapist about which format would best match your schedule and goals.