- ACT approach
- Client-centered work
- Psychodynamic focus
About Jan
Jan Stewart is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Tennessee with 37 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, and depression. He also addresses a wide range of life adjustments and distressing events, including blended family issues and caregiver stress.
He focuses on building a working connection and listening to what matters most. Sessions are straightforward and practical. He helps people talk through problems, identify patterns, and decide on next steps they can try between meetings.
Jan uses several therapeutic approaches to match what a person needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and taking small meaningful actions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an honest, respectful conversation where the person sets the pace and topics. Psychodynamic therapy looks at long-standing patterns that affect current relationships and choices.
Across these approaches he aims for clear discussion and manageable goals. He regularly works with concerns such as addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and burnout-related issues like compassion fatigue. He also has experience with life-stage challenges such as aging, hospice and end-of-life issues, and midlife transition.
Jan practices in Tennessee and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment through the online booking flow.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, life changes, and stress that come with blended households. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person’s concerns and pace, encouraging open discussion and practical problem solving. Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns from earlier experiences that influence current relationships and reactions, which can help when recurring issues keep resurfacing.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision can shift over time as new topics come up or practical needs change.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific online delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten commute time, or allow for a quieter check-in during a lunch break. They also let people try working on relationship and family-related issues without rearranging long schedules. Ask about the available session options when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first appointment.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, depression, addictions, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and blended family issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is connection-focused and practical. He listens, helps identify patterns, and suggests small steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 37 years of professional counseling experience in clinical practice.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Tennessee.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.