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- Couples joint sessions
- CBT and Motivational Interviewing
- Goals and tasks focused
About Jan
LCSW, CSW in Georgia with 33 years of experience, Dr. Jan Ligon focuses on relationship and parenting concerns using cognitive behavioral, motivational, and solution-focused methods. He works with couples in joint sessions where both people are present. He emphasizes setting clear goals that move couples forward while acknowledging past events.
Dr. Ligon structures sessions around practical steps. He uses CBT to identify patterns that keep problems alive and then tests small changes. He uses Motivational Interviewing to help partners find personal reasons to change. Solution-Focused Therapy guides short-term goal setting and specific tasks to try between sessions.
He describes therapy as a team effort between the couple and the therapist. Sessions aim to balance understanding past dynamics with setting future-focused goals. When both partners can name concrete goals, he works to create tasks that accelerate progress.
He notes that joint sessions may include partners in different locations. He does not offer evening or weekend appointments. People considering work with him should confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.
Dr. Ligon holds an MSW and a PhD from the University of Georgia in addition to his LCSW and CSW credentials. He speaks English and practices in Georgia. International clients are not accepted at this time.
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How his approaches shape online sessions
Dr. Ligon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tries small, testable changes. CBT is useful for recurring interaction patterns and communication habits that affect relationships.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help partners clarify their reasons for change and to build internal motivation. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set short-term, concrete goals and to assign tasks couples can try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Ligon treats this as a collaborative process and will help partners decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He balances attention to past events with clear, forward-looking steps agreed on by the couple.
The biography notes joint sessions where both partners are present and that partners can be in different locations for those joint meetings. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule meetings during the day, allow one partner to join from another location, or permit shorter check-ins when needed, helping therapy fit into everyday life without requiring evening or weekend appointments.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He focuses on relationship and parenting issues, plus self-esteem, coping with life changes, and grief. Additional areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, infidelity, and workplace issues.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches emphasize identifying patterns, building motivation for change, and setting practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 33 years of clinical experience. His background includes an MSW and PhD from the University of Georgia.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia. The profile lists those credentials exactly as provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The biography specifies joint sessions with both partners present and notes partners can be in different locations during joint sessions. Confirm current session formats before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on your situation.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the match and scheduling steps.
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