Licensed clinical social worker recordGeorgia
Dr. Jan Ligon, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and parenting
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Georgia
- LCSW, licence CSW001737
- NPI
- 1205561313
- Experience
- 33 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
These details come from information Jan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Couples joint sessions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Goal focused work
About Jan
Dr. Jan Ligon is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Georgia with 33 years of practice. He focuses on relationship concerns, parenting, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and grief. He is male and conducts work with couples using joint sessions where both partners are present.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused methods. Sessions emphasize setting clear goals and practical steps. He balances acknowledging past events with planning for changes that help couples move forward.
Dr. Ligon describes therapy as a team effort between the couple and the therapist. That means working together to define small, achievable goals and tracking progress from week to week. The approach favors actionable strategies over lengthy insight work when faster change is a priority.
He offers joint sessions in which both partners attend; partners may be in different locations for the same session. He does not schedule evenings or weekend appointments, so sessions occur during weekday hours.
His background includes a Master of Social Work and a PhD from the University of Georgia, and he lists Clinical Social Worker (CSW) alongside his LCSW credential. The practice is straightforward and focused on communication, problem-solving, and forward movement for couples.
BHow sessions work
Approach-based online work for couples
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replace them with practical behaviors. It is often used for relationship stress, communication problems, and managing reactions in the moment.Motivational Interviewing focuses on clarifying values and building the desire to change. It is useful when one or both partners feel stuck or uncertain about making adjustments.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps that move a couple toward their goals. Sessions look at what is already working and build short-term plans to increase those behaviors.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with both partners to decide which methods fit the couple's goals and preferences. That collaboration includes reviewing goals, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan over time.
The profile indicates joint sessions where both partners attend and that partners may join from different locations. Specific session formats are not fully listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into weekday schedules and allow check-ins without travel. They can also allow a shorter focused meeting when time is limited or let partners join from separate places when needed.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he focus on?
He focuses on relationship concerns, parenting, self esteem, coping with life changes, and grief, with additional attention to communication, divorce, and workplace issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused methods, emphasizing goals and practical steps over long-term insight work.
How much experience does he have?
He has 33 years of clinical experience working with couples and related relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as LCSW and CSW, licensed in Georgia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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