CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

JS Portrait of Janie Shankle

Janie Shankle

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

LPC, LCMHC North Carolina

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
Continue with Janie

About Janie

Janie Shankle is a licensed counselor practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of professional experience. She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and brings focused experience supporting people dealing with grief, trauma, and complex life stressors.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, addiction, career challenges, parenting struggles, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life matters. Janie emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based stance that treats each person as the expert on their own life.

She integrates evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor care to individual needs. Her style centers on practical skills, clear goals, and compassionate listening to help clients navigate loss, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.

Clients who seek a therapist with a pragmatic yet empathetic approach may find her style a good fit. Janie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care while working with each individual to identify strategies that support recovery, coping, and longer-term growth.

Approaches that Guide Online Sessions and Practical Care



Janie draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy is used alongside CBT to prioritize the client's perspective, offering empathic listening and support that fosters self-directed growth and clearer personal goals. When emotional regulation and interpersonal challenges are present, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can be introduced to teach coping skills, distress tolerance, and improved communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Janie works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques or blending methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from home or other convenient locations while working with licensed professionals to pursue treatment goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Janie address?
She works with a broad range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, among others.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, combining practical skills work with empathic listening to set clear goals and help clients manage symptoms and life changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with people across many challenging life situations and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina; her listed licences are AZ LPC LPC-22461 and NC LCMHC 11287.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats can I meet with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

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 approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, Arizona

Languages

English