- Grief and loss
- Anger and regulation
- CBT and DBT skills
About Janie
Janie Shankle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, and related concerns. Janie also supports those dealing with caregiving strain, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, and career stress.
She frames clients as experts on their own stories and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills rather than long explanations. Janie uses plain language and direct conversation to help people reduce overwhelm and regain more control in daily life.
Her background includes work with grief and end-of-life concerns, informed by study in thanatology, and substantial experience with traumatic stress. She blends evidence-based techniques with problem-solving to address persistent patterns such as anger, codependency, or chronic worry.
In session she uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and shift unhelpful thinking. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods help set concrete goals and small actions. Client-Centered principles guide the pace and focus so the person determines what matters most.
People who reach out are often managing loss, high stress, relationship strain, or addictive behaviors and want clear, usable strategies. Janie helps people identify specific habits to change, practice new responses, and track progress in ways that fit everyday life.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. The therapist reflects concerns back, helps uncover priorities, and supports the person in choosing how to proceed. This approach helps when someone needs to feel heard and decide the next practical step.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions teach ways to notice unhelpful thinking, test beliefs, and try different actions to reduce distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress-related problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. It gives concrete tools for managing strong feelings and reducing reactive responses. DBT techniques can be helpful when anger comes on quickly or when mood swings are present.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. This collaborative process lets the person shape how sessions proceed and which skills to practice between meetings.
The biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, cut travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when that works better. Ask about the available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address related to anger?
She works with anger as it appears in relationships, at work, and when resentment builds. Anger is listed among many concerns she helps people with, including trauma and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses plain, practical conversation and focuses on skills and actions. Techniques come from Client-Centered, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused approaches.
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 does she practice?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.