Dr. Jan Ligon, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Georgia · 33 years in practice

Dr. Jan Ligon uses goal-focused, practical methods to help people navigate relationship strain and life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Georgia: CSW001737 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1205561313 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 33
Languages: English

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About Jan

Dr. Jan Ligon uses goal-focused, practical methods to help people navigate relationship strain and life changes. He is a licensed clinical social worker with 33 years of experience and frames sessions around clear steps that move people forward.

The first part of work is talking through current problems and deciding on concrete goals together. He keeps language simple and focuses on what clients can do next. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that worsen stress.

Background and approach

Motivational interviewing helps people find the reasons they want to change and the energy to act. Solution-focused methods guide brief, task-based steps so progress is visible between sessions. Jan brings long experience working with common concerns such as parenting challenges, grief, low self-esteem, and midlife transitions.

He also helps with aging and geriatric issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace difficulties. Money and financial stress, guilt and shame, and infidelity are other areas he addresses. Sessions may use goals and short assignments so clients see change quickly.

He often balances acknowledging the past with planning next steps for the future. The approach is collaborative and focused on practical outcomes rather than long, open-ended exploration. Jan practices in Georgia and offers sessions in English.

He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and has a background that includes a PhD and a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia.

Focus areas and approaches

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How goal-oriented approaches translate to online therapy

Dr. Ligon uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is practical and often includes short exercises and homework that work well between sessions. Motivational interviewing focuses on finding someones own reasons for change and building momentum; it helps when motivation feels stuck and a person wants to move forward. Solution-focused therapy centers on small, doable steps and clear goals so progress is visible quickly and sessions stay focused on what helps now.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past attempts, and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. Plans can be adjusted over time so the work fits the clients needs and pace.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a workday break. Live chat or text messaging work well for short check-ins, homework review, or when typing is easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep regular contact and to use therapy tools between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

He helps people with relationship and parenting challenges, coping with life changes, grief, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, infidelity, money and workplace stress.

What style of therapy will I find in sessions?

The approach is practical and task-oriented, using cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. Sessions emphasize setting clear goals and taking small steps toward change.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

He has 33 years of professional practice as a licensed clinician, bringing long experience with relationship and life transition concerns.

Which credentials and where is the therapist located?

He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is based in Georgia.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for meeting with the therapist?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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