I am licensed in North Carolina with 9 years of professional work experience. I am certified in Thanatology which is for treating those dealing with impending death, are dying, or grief and loss of any variety. I also have experience working with trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
11 yrs in practice
Trauma, AbuseGriefSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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Janie listens and offers practical and realistic advice.
Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Janie for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, and parenting issues
Mrs Shankle is a well rounded spiritual therapist . l am blessed to have her as my therapist .
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with Janie for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and intimacy-related issues
I’ve had three therapist over the years and for different challenges in life. Janie by far gets me better than any of the others.
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Janie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
One of my answers was a mistake and incorrect!! Janie is very welcoming and makes you feel comfortable!! She listens and shows interest in what I’m saying even if it doesn’t seem much to me. I’m really appreciative to have met her!
Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Janie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Very knowledgeable in several relevant areas that I needed help in. Patient, down to earth, and easy to talk to.
Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Janie for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She’s amazing !
Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Janie for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Kind, caring, and knowledgeable. Even just after a few sessions, I have much more clarity and peace.
Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Janie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
She was respectful, understanding, very helpful, and she would be someone I would recommend for anyone in a dark place.
Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with Janie for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She’s the best. We’re on the same page. I’m heard & helped :)
Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with Janie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Very knowledgeable and understanding
Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Janie for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She really supports me
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Janie for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Janie is an expert therapist who truly listens and knew just the right questions to ask that helped me navigate through issues that I’ve had a difficult time trying to figure out on my own.
Written on Jun 16, 2024 after therapy with Janie for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief
Good listener very helpful
Written on Jun 13, 2024 after therapy with Janie for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I enjoy my weekly sessions with Janie. She is exactly who I needed to talk to during this time in my life. Would definitely 10/10 recommend!
Written on May 24, 2024 after therapy with Janie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Janie is very knowledgeable, caring and helpful
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Janie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
Very Welcoming and friendly
Written on Feb 17, 2024 after therapy with Janie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
She has a very open ended style and she’s very smart about making you think of the answers you need as opposed to telling you what to do. It’s very nice and feels rewarding. She also isn’t very preachy or snoopy into your past, if you’re worried about that.
Written on Feb 11, 2024 after therapy with Janie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Excellent therapist! Personable. Very professional. Helps affirm my journey.
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Janie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
May have changed my life! She mentioned ADHD early in our first session. Now I can seek treatment
Written on Dec 15, 2023 after therapy with Janie for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Janie is down to earth and practical. On day 1 she provided resources for me (book). She listens and she points out inconsistencies in my beliefs and actions. I love her approach so far and I’m excited to see how much she helps me with anxiety.
Written on Aug 20, 2023 after therapy with Janie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Amazing
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Janie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Janie Shankle has helped me immensely. She is very wise, kind and I couldn't have asked for a better therapist match!
Written on Aug 09, 2023 after therapy with Janie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
I am beyond happy to be working with such a kind yet fierce therapist. She helps me tremendously navigating the struggles of my life.
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Janie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
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