- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Psychodynamic ideas
About Jan
Jan Stewart is a Tennessee licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 37 years of professional counseling experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, and depression. He also addresses issues such as coping with life changes, addictions, self-esteem, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Jan aims to build a straightforward connection with people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Sessions focus on clear steps and practical conversation rather than jargon. He listens to what matters most and helps identify small changes that can make daily life more manageable.
Over his career Jan has worked with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, parenting questions, LGBT issues, bipolar disorder, and isolation or loneliness. He also has experience with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and end-of-life counseling. That background informs how he tailors session topics and pacing.
Jan uses approaches that encourage acceptance of difficult feelings while helping people take meaningful action. He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas with a client-centered focus and elements of psychodynamic thinking. These methods support short-term problem solving and deeper understanding of patterns that repeat.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Jan invites questions, checks in about what is working, and adjusts the focus as needs change. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Jan’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then focusing on actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, using listening and reflective feedback to clarify priorities and choices. Psychodynamic ideas look at repeated patterns and past influences to make current problems easier to understand and change.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jan will talk with each person about goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process means methods can be combined or shifted over time to match needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can save travel time, allow scheduling around work or caregiving, and make it easier to have shorter check-ins when needed. Jan uses the same conversational, practical focus in virtual sessions as in-person ones, and he will discuss how to structure meetings to fit everyday life.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jan address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, and related issues such as addiction, self-esteem, and career concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on connection, clear steps, and what someone wants to change rather than heavy clinical language.
How much experience does he have?
Jan has 37 years of professional counseling experience and has worked with a broad range of life and mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Tennessee LCSW and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.