- Couples joint sessions
- Goal oriented
- 33 years experience
About Jan
Dr. Jan Ligon is a licensed clinical social worker with 33 years of experience. He is a Georgia-based therapist who focuses on helping people address relationship struggles and related life stresses. He combines practical goal-setting with straightforward conversation to help couples move forward.
Dr. Ligon emphasizes working with both partners in joint sessions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused methods to translate insight into action. He helps couples set clear goals and work toward them step by step.
He pays attention to how past experiences shape current interactions while keeping an eye on future change. Sessions often include focused tasks and strategies that couples can try between meetings. The approach is collaborative - therapist and couple form a team to tackle patterns that get in the way.
Common areas addressed include communication breakdown, infidelity, divorce and separation, and money and financial issues. He also supports people dealing with grief, midlife transitions, workplace strain, and concerns linked to aging and visual impairment.
Dr. Ligon notes that joint sessions can include partners in different locations. He does not offer evening or weekend appointments. Prospective clients in Georgia can expect a practical, goal-oriented style aimed at helping relationships gain traction.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Dr. Ligon often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can reduce recurring conflicts. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify values and strengthen a couple's reasons for change, useful when partners feel stuck.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He collaborates with partners to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That team process helps shape practical tasks and short-term goals tailored to the couple's situation.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. He has noted that joint sessions can include partners in different locations, and that evening and weekend appointments are not offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days, allow shorter check-ins, or let one partner join when travel or distance is a factor. Talk with him about what will best fit your schedule and the kinds of tasks you want to try between sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship challenges such as communication problems, infidelity, divorce and separation, and money and financial issues, along with grief and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-oriented approach that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused methods to turn insight into action.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has practiced as a licensed clinician for 33 years and emphasizes a partnership model where therapist and couple work together on goals.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He practices in Georgia and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does billing and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.