About Jan
Jan Stewart uses a relationship-first approach that centers on connection and steady support. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with decades of experience helping people cope with worry, grief, and hard transitions. He listens without rushing.
Sessions focus on what is happening now and what changes would make life feel more manageable. Jan mixes practical exercises with time to talk so people can try new ways of handling stress and anxiety.
How Jan works
Over 37 years in practice he has worked with people facing depression, relationship struggles, and addiction. He also addresses concerns such as parenting strain, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and the effects of past trauma and abuse. Jan draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them.
He uses Client-Centered ideas to keep the relationship warm and respectful. He also brings elements of Psychodynamic Therapy to look at recurring patterns that keep showing up. Sessions are conversational and practical.
Jan helps people set small goals and build skills that fit their daily lives. He aims to make the process feel manageable from the first visit.
Jan lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
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
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 37 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Tennessee |
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Online support options
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings so they do not control actions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by focusing on values and small steps. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the person's lead and offers support during hard conversations. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and early influences that shape how someone reacts today and can help with long-term relationship or emotional difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jan will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels useful. The process is collaborative - the therapist helps guide choices while listening to each person's needs and preferences.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper interaction. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is low or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging provide ongoing support between sessions or a way to share updates without scheduling a full call. These formats offer flexibility so people can connect in ways that work with their routines.
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