About Jan
Jan Barrymore helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She supports clients working through anger, LGBT concerns, and questions about sexuality and self-love. Her approach also addresses life purpose and workplace issues.
Barrymore is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Virginia with 26 years of experience. She uses a positive and compassionate manner in sessions. Conversations are tailored to each person so practical steps match real-life needs.
How Jan works
Her style is supportive and straightforward. She listens and then helps set clear goals. Sessions focus on building confidence, improving motivation, and managing strong emotions so daily life feels more manageable.
She works with people at different points in their journey. Some come seeking tools to reduce anxiety. Others want to reconnect with their values or strengthen self-worth.
She adjusts pacing and techniques to what the individual needs. Barrymore emphasizes small, doable changes that add up over time. She helps clients try new ways of thinking, rehearsing conversations, and practicing self-care habits.
Progress is measured by what improves in everyday routines, work, and relationships.
What Jan works with
The areas below are the ones Jan selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Anger management
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 26 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches adapt to online care
Evidence-based techniques often used for anxiety and mood concerns focus on practical skills. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and trying alternative thoughts to reduce worry and low mood. This helps people feel more in control of anxious or depressive reactions and improves daily functioning.Another common approach centers on emotion regulation and behavioral work. It teaches concrete strategies for managing anger, increasing motivation, and building self-esteem through small, achievable tasks. These techniques support changes in routines, work life, and personal relationships.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose strategies that match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as needed.
Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy days. Video allows face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation. Phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, short reflections, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options give flexibility while keeping focus on the same therapeutic work used in office settings.
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Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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