Janie Shankle, LPC, LCMHC

Janie Shankle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She brings 11 years of experience and focuses on helping people facing grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Janie emphasizes a respectful, person-centered stance and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable. Her approach starts with listening to each person’s story and identifying strengths they can use. She uses practical methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage intense emotions. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are also part of her toolbox for helping people set goals and find forward steps. Janie has worked with people dealing with loss, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and complicated family histories. She also supports those navigating addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and major life transitions. Sessions emphasize clear tools, coping strategies, and small, achievable changes. In sessions she aims to create steady, goal-oriented conversations rather than quick fixes. People can expect a mix of talk, practical exercises, and problem-solving tailored to their situation. Progress is checked together so direction can change when needed. She encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed by grief, relationship strain, or stress to consider reaching out. The first meeting focuses on what matters most now and on realistic next steps to improve daily life.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on treating the person as the expert in their own life and offers a supportive space to tell their story and identify strengths. This approach helps when someone needs understanding and steady guidance while they consider changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses straightforward exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when people want clear steps they can practice between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help when feelings feel overwhelming or when relationships and communication need steadier skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janie will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions are adjusted over time if one set of strategies is not helping as hoped.

Confirm the current online session options before booking. The practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling that fits daily routines, shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed, and options that avoid travel time. These factors can make it simpler to maintain consistent sessions and keep progress moving forward.