- Strengths-based approach
- Expressive therapy options
- Practical coping skills
About Jana
Jana Dobesova is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and concerns related to sexual orientation. Her approach is practical and encouraging, aimed at small, achievable changes rather than quick fixes.
Jana focuses on what clients can control and how thoughts shape feelings and actions. She uses talk-based work alongside expressive tools like sandtray and drawing when those methods fit. She emphasizes strengths people already have and helps them build on those resources step by step.
With 12 years of experience, Jana brings a background in child-focused methods and attachment work. She has worked with caregiver-child interaction approaches and trauma-informed cognitive behavioral methods. Her training includes techniques that support healthier relationships and more manageable emotional responses.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to each person's needs. Jana encourages people to balance bravery with self-compassion while they try new ways of coping and relating. She supports parents who want clearer strategies for behavior and attachment concerns.
Her education includes a Master’s degree in Counseling from East Tennessee State University. Jana combines practical tools and expressive activities to meet different learning styles and emotional needs.
How Jana’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on living according to their values. It suits worries about anxiety, stress, and decisions tied to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect behavior and mood and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and many daily coping needs.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jana will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That might mean more skills practice one week and expressive activities another week, depending on what helps the individual move forward.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit visits into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use approaches like ACT and CBT from home while practicing new skills in real-life settings. Licensed professionals often adapt expressive activities and skills training to work well in remote sessions, and the therapist will discuss what will work best for each person.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jana commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, career questions, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on what clients can control and using talk therapy alongside expressive tools like sandtray and drawings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a therapist working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as TN LPC, and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.