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Dr. Jan Ligon, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
LCSW - Relationship and parenting focus
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Joint sessions for couples
About Jan
Dr. Jan Ligon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has practiced for 33 years in Georgia. He holds an MSW and PhD from the University of Georgia and lists relationship concerns, parenting, self esteem, coping with life changes, and grief among his main focuses. He works with adults seeking practical, goal-oriented support.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods. Sessions emphasize setting clear goals and taking steps that lead toward measurable change. He aims to acknowledge past experiences while concentrating on forward movement.
Dr. Ligon often conducts joint sessions with both people present and frames therapy as a team effort between the couple and the therapist. He has said that partners in different locations can participate in the same session. He does not schedule evening or weekend appointments.
In sessions he generally combines structured conversation with task-focused work. That can mean identifying unhelpful patterns, testing small behavior changes, and assigning brief between-session tasks. The emphasis is on what people can do differently now to reach specific relationship or personal goals.
His background in social work and decades of practice shape a direct, problem-solving approach. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and formats before booking and follow the site steps to begin the matching and scheduling process.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Ligon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits, and to practice different responses in everyday life. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify what matters most to a person and to build motivation for change. Solution-Focused Therapy supports quick goal-setting and small steps that move people toward specific relationship or personal aims.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively with clients to choose which methods to try based on their goals and preferences. That means starting with clear aims, checking what works, and adjusting plans together as needed.
The therapist has indicated he conducts joint sessions with both people present and that partners in different locations can participate together. Exact online session options should be confirmed before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow partners to join from different places, and support brief focused check-ins or step-based homework between meetings.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he focus on most?
He focuses on relationship concerns, parenting, self esteem, coping with life changes, and grief, with additional attention to divorce, communication problems, and workplace issues.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test practical changes. CBT work is paired with goal-setting and between-session tasks.
What experience does he bring?
He has 33 years of practice and holds an MSW and PhD from the University of Georgia, with long experience working in clinical social work settings.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a LCSW and CSW practicing in Georgia; those are the credentials listed for his practice.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the site terms.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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