Dr. Jan Ligon

Dr. Jan Ligon is a licensed clinical social worker with 33 years of practice in Georgia. He uses clear, goal-oriented methods to help people navigate relationship strain, parenting stresses, self-esteem concerns, grief, and major life transitions. He combines practical steps with attention to personal history so clients can move forward while understanding what shaped them.

Dr. Ligon earned a Master of Social Work and a PhD from the University of Georgia and holds the LCSW and CSW credentials. His work leans toward structured strategies that set concrete goals and measure progress. Sessions often center on task-focused plans and short-term solutions alongside conversations about past patterns.

In therapy he pairs Cognitive Behavioral approaches with Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques. That mix is used to identify unhelpful thinking, build motivation for change, and design small, achievable steps. People leave sessions with specific actions to try between meetings.

He frames the process as a partnership. Clients collaborate with him to set goals, try practical exercises, and review results. The emphasis is on making steady, useful changes rather than only exploring insights.

Practical details include a Georgia practice and services delivered in English. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location and therapist availability. To begin, choose Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How his approaches shape online work

Dr. Ligon uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, creating concrete steps to test in daily life. Motivational Interviewing is used to build a person's own reasons and readiness for change by exploring values and goals together. Solution-Focused Therapy guides brief, action-oriented planning so clients can try small experiments and measure progress.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different strategies, and adjust plans based on what works. Expect a team effort that balances short-term tasks with attention to how the past influences current choices.

The biography documents joint sessions where both people can participate and notes that participants may join from different locations. If you want online options beyond that, confirm current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time so people can focus on practical change. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to remote sessions while helping clients pursue clear, achievable goals.