- Years in practice
- 37
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Jan
Jan Stewart is a licensed clinical social worker with decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person. Jan emphasizes connection and a calm presence to help someone take the next step forward.
He uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, and psychodynamic ideas to guide sessions. That means he helps clients notice what matters to them, listens without judgment, and looks at patterns that repeat over time.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be practical and clear rather than filled with jargon. Jan has worked in counseling for 37 years in Tennessee. Over that time he has supported people facing relationship strain, addiction concerns, parenting challenges, and trauma and abuse.
He also brings experience with caregiving stress, chronic illness, end-of-life concerns, and career or life-purpose struggles. In conversation he focuses on building trust first, then on small, manageable steps toward change. He can help people weigh options, practice new ways of responding, and cope with painful feelings.
The work moves at the client’s pace and centers their goals. Clients who prefer clear, steady guidance may find his style helpful. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexibility.
Jan asks people to begin by completing a short questionnaire so scheduling can match their needs.
What Jan works with
Everything Jan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jan helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches Jan lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Jan integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered principles into online work. ACT helps people clarify what matters most to them and practice small actions that match those values, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a nonjudgmental space so clients feel heard and able to explore difficult feelings.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jan talks with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps the client make steady progress.
Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging lets people choose what fits their life. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and deeper emotional work. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, processing between sessions, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling family, work, and caregiving responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Jan
What concerns can Jan help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.
What is Jan's approach to therapy?
His style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered listening, and psychodynamic perspectives to help clients notice values, build insight, and take workable steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Jan has 37 years of professional counseling experience working in Tennessee and with concerns ranging from caregiving stress to end-of-life counseling.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Jan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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