- Empathic connection
- Practical steps
- Longtime experience
About Jan
Jan Stewart is a licensed clinical social worker with decades of experience helping people through hard times. He focuses on building a steady connection and supporting clients as they face stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. He welcomes people who feel stuck and want a practical, steady approach to change.
He begins sessions by listening closely to what matters most. That helps him and the client agree on simple goals and small steps. Sessions are framed around real-life problems like parenting strain, caregiving stress, chronic illness, or the effects of trauma and loss.
Jan draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting controlled by them. He also uses client-centered methods that emphasize empathy and respect for each person’s pace. His background includes psychodynamic ideas about how past experiences shape present patterns, used gently and where helpful.
Over 37 years of practice in Tennessee, Jan has supported people dealing with addiction, bipolar challenges, compassion fatigue, and the aftermath of natural or human-caused disasters. He also helps clients facing midlife transitions, end-of-life issues, and family-of-origin concerns. His work often addresses guilt, shame, isolation, and the search for life purpose.
Jan aims for practical progress rather than long lists of techniques. He offers a calm, steady presence and works with each person to find realistic strategies. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Jan uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and feelings and still act toward what matters to them. ACT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes because it focuses on values and small, meaningful steps.He also practices client-centered therapy, which means sessions prioritize empathy, respect, and the person’s own pace. That approach supports people who need a calm, steady space to talk through relationship strain, caregiving stress, or compassion fatigue.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Jan works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. He checks in about what helps and adjusts the style as needed so therapy stays useful.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when days are tight. Many people find virtual sessions let them meet consistently while juggling caregiving, work, or health needs. Licensed professionals can help you weigh practical choices and pick a plan that fits your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
37+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jan address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, addictions, and trauma-related issues. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, and coping after disasters.
What is Jan's therapeutic style like?
His style centers on connection and listening first. He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered care, and psychodynamic ideas as they fit each person.
How much experience does he bring?
Jan has 37 years of professional counseling experience practicing in Tennessee.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.