Anchored Christian Counseling

Shane is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2002 with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling and later earned a Doctorate in 2022. The church where he served as a student pastor became his primary counseling platform. Following 13 years of youth ministry in Texas, he served as a high school pastor in Florida for 9 years, continuing to counsel students, parents, and families through the ministry of the church.

Because of his background in student ministry, Shane is uniquely gifted at helping children, adolescents, and parents through challenging situations. His experience also enables him to be a valuable asset as part of a comprehensive treatment team for eating disorders. With two decades of counseling experience, he is well-equipped to come alongside clients with a wide variety of needs and goals.

If you’re wondering if he’s the right fit for you, take a minute to read some testimonials, and then call us at 904-469-7706.

NEW CLIENT?

Scheduling an appointment is easy. Simply email us to request a session. We’ll send you information about our practice and email you a brief questionnaire that we’ll use to determine the best path forward.

EXISTING CLIENT?

Call or text us at 904-469-7706 or send an email to anchoredfernandina@gmail.com. We will contact you to schedule an appointment. Recurring appointments are best, because the schedule fills up quickly.

TELEHEALTH?

Yes, telehealth appointments are always an option.

Although we do not accept insurance at this time, we do accept HSA (Health Savings Account) cards.

*Couples, Family or Individual Session (50 Minutes) $150.00

NEED TO CANCEL AN APPOINTMENT? You can! Things come up, and we want to be flexible. Please try to cancel at least 48 hours before your appointment. There will be a $75 cancellation charge if you cancel less than 24 hours in advance. The no-show fee is the full session price.

*Please note that Shane is not currently accepting marriage counseling clients.

“I’ve had the honor of working with Shane Johns for nearly five years now, treating mutual adolescent patients with a variety of significant psychological issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, cutting, and PMDD (depression associated with menstrual cycles). Shane is brilliant in his understanding of the mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges in these patients, understanding their interplay and not minimizing any one part of the total person. He speaks to the heart, mind, and spirit in his counseling technique and has been a vital part of their recovery and healing. He brings the hope that only Christ can offer into their lives. My patients found him very approachable and open to their stories in a way that they felt they could trust him to help guide them on their journey. I was always so thankful when I could refer them to him and wished I could have referred more. I’m thrilled that door will be open now!’

DR. KIM DAL PORTO, Pediatrician, Jacksonville, FL

“When I started counseling with Shane, I was completely unaware of the heavy baggage strapped to my back full of difficult life experiences. I’d never processed any of the pieces. Ignoring the pain they caused, I shoved them deep into the bag, trying to hide their shame and forget about them altogether. I had no idea that they were the driving force behind many present-day struggles which impacted every facet of my life and were driving me to self-destruction. Shane helped me dump the bag and work through each one. He never gave up; he walked with me through the darkest valleys and was continuously a caring voice of truth in my life. He tirelessly met me where I was with wisdom, compassion, and understanding. God used him to save my life. Because of his counsel, I am alive today, walking in freedom, no longer enslaved to the pain of my past or the enemy’s lies. There is no therapist I would more highly recommend, and I’ll forever be grateful for his investment in my life.’

AMIE, Client