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Dr. Jan Ligon

Dr. Jan Ligon

LCSW, CSW

Georgia

Relationship-focused therapist using goal-oriented methods

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW, CSW
License
LCSW, Georgia / CSW001737
Experience
33 years
Languages
English
Location
Georgia

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Goal focused
    • Weekday scheduling

    About Jan

    Dr. Jan Ligon is a licensed clinical social worker with 33 years of experience in counseling. He uses approachable, goal-focused methods to help people address relationship strains, parenting pressures, self-esteem struggles, grief, and major life changes. His style aims to move people forward while respecting what they’ve already been through.

    He blends Motivational Interviewing with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused work. Sessions center on clear goals and practical steps rather than long, open-ended exploration. He helps people identify small changes that lead to noticeable improvements in daily life.

    Dr. Ligon trained at the University of Georgia, holding an MSW and a PhD, and he holds the LCSW and CSW credentials. Over three decades of practice have included cases involving divorce and separation, communication problems, infidelity, workplace stress, and money worries. He also supports concerns related to aging, geriatric issues, visual impairment, guilt, and midlife transitions.

    People can expect a collaborative approach. The therapist and client work together to set achievable goals and track progress. His practice favors scheduled weekday appointments and he does not offer evenings or weekends.

    Sessions are offered in English and provided from a Georgia practice. If online or remote session options are needed, confirm current session formats before booking.

  2. How his approaches fit into online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change. It uses open conversation to build motivation and strengthen commitment to steps that feel achievable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes setting clear goals and trying small, concrete steps that can lead to quicker improvements.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend a plan that fits those needs. Clients and the therapist form a team to try methods and adjust them over time.

    The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a weekday routine, and avoiding travel time so sessions can be more convenient. Because the biography does not list session formats, confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing work and family commitments.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Relationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Grief

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesVisually impairedWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    33+ years

    Listed in

    Georgia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    He helps people with relationship strain, parenting stress, low self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes, as well as related issues like divorce, infidelity, money problems, and workplace stress.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    The approach is collaborative and goal-focused, combining Motivational Interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused methods to create practical steps toward change.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He brings 33 years of clinical experience working in mental health and counseling settings.

    What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

    He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

    Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

    Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What steps do I take to get started?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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