Jan Stewart

Jan Stewart is a licensed clinical social worker who brings many years of experience to counseling. He focuses on building a human connection first and then helping people tackle stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. He welcomes the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports each person through the steps that follow.

With 37 years as a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - in Tennessee, he has worked across a wide range of concerns. His background includes supporting people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, caregiver strain, and issues that come with aging. He also helps those coping with chronic illness, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and the ripple effects of divorce or blended family situations.

Jan draws on several approaches to shape sessions. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters most and take actions that match their values. Client-centered work means sessions are paced around each person's needs and goals. Psychodynamic ideas may be used to understand how past patterns influence present behavior.

In the room he aims for clear, practical conversation. He listens, helps sort priorities, and works with you on steps that can be tried between meetings. Sessions emphasize realistic coping, managing emotions, and finding workable changes for daily life.

People reach out to address burnout, compassion fatigue, midlife transitions, and loneliness. He also supports those dealing with first responder stress, grief after loss, and challenges tied to family of origin or parenting.

How Jan’s approaches translate to online work

Jan uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and psychodynamic ideas to shape counseling. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward them while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-centered work keeps the pace and topics guided by the person in therapy, which is useful for emotional support and decision making. Psychodynamic ideas look at recurring life patterns and past relationships to understand current reactions and coping habits.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Jan will work with each person to decide which methods fit best for their needs and goals. The initial conversations focus on what matters most, and the plan can change over time as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking because specific online formats are not listed here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to attend from different locations. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt these approaches for remote work so people can keep momentum between appointments without changing daily routines.