- Grief and loss
- Family of origin
- CBT and DBT skills
About Janie
Janie Shankle is an LPC, LCMHC practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing grief and loss, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and related concerns such as addiction and stress. She also helps clients who are dealing with family of origin issues and parenting challenges.
She uses practical, talk-based methods in sessions. Janie listens for patterns that came from childhood and how they show up now. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on skills they can use between meetings. She treats grief and end-of-life topics with attention and directness, drawing on experience with thanatology-related work.
Her style blends client-centered listening with structured techniques. Janie may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and actions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, and brief solution-focused strategies to set concrete goals. Motivational Interviewing is available to support readiness for change when needed.
People often come to her with relationship strain, low self-esteem, career stress, or questions tied to childhood roles and expectations. Janie talks through specific situations and helps identify small, manageable changes. She also addresses practical concerns such as caregiving stress, chronic illness, and bereavement.
Sessions are grounded in straightforward language and step-by-step planning. New clients are asked to complete an intake process before the first meeting so sessions can begin with clear priorities. Those interested in grief work or examining family patterns will find focused, experience-informed care.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel heard and can clarify their goals. It helps people who need a calm place to sort out feelings and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses simple exercises and homework to change patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, or stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Skills include grounding, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation techniques useful for daily life.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the process. Janie will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as goals evolve.
Confirm the session formats directly before booking, as session options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help someone maintain continuity of care while working on grief, family of origin patterns, or emotion regulation skills.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with grief and loss, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, and related issues such as caregiving stress and chronic illness.
How would you describe her approach?
Her work combines client-centered listening with structured techniques like CBT, DBT skills, solution-focused methods, and motivational interviewing to set clear, practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with grief, trauma, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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