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Dr. Jan Ligon, LCSW, CSW

Couples therapist focused on forward-moving goals
  • Exclusive couples sessions
  • Goal-directed work
  • Remote joint appointments

About Dr. Jan Ligon

Dr. Jan Ligon is a licensed clinician with more than three decades of experience helping couples navigate relationship challenges and life transitions. He holds an MSW and a PhD from the University of Georgia and maintains credentials as an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and a CSW. With 33 years in practice, he focuses on work with couples in joint sessions, combining attention to past experiences with practical steps that move partners forward.

Dr. Ligon emphasizes goal-oriented plans that help couples make measurable progress while also allowing space for insight. His clinical style draws on cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to clarify problems, enhance communication, and set achievable tasks. He treats issues such as relationship strain, parenting concerns, self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes, and he also addresses matters related to aging, divorce and separation, infidelity, workplace and family conflict, and financial stress.

Therapy with Dr. Ligon is presented as a collaborative team effort between the couple and the therapist. He conducts sessions with both partners present and can accommodate joint sessions when the two people are in different locations. He is based in Georgia and is accepting clients, with the note that he does not offer evening or weekend appointments.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesVisually impairedWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Jan Ligon have?

Dr. Jan Ligon has 33 years of clinical experience.

Is Dr. Jan Ligon a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credentials LCSW and CSW. His license details are GA LCSW CSW001737.

In which languages does Dr. Jan Ligon provide therapy?

Dr. Jan Ligon provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Jan Ligon located?

Dr. Jan Ligon is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Dr. Jan Ligon as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Jan Ligon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Jan Ligon work with international clients?

Dr. Jan Ligon does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Jan Ligon cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Online Couples Therapy Using Evidence-Informed Approaches

Dr. Jan Ligon integrates several focused methods that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps couples identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to conflict and then builds practical skills to change those patterns; it is often used for communication problems, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps partners explore ambivalence and find internal reasons to pursue change, which can be useful in situations like infidelity, financial decisions, or readiness for separation. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps and tasks that move a couple toward their goals, making it well suited for couples who want quicker, action-oriented progress.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Ligon approaches work with couples as a partnership - he will collaborate with both partners to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility for couples who cannot share the same physical location. Dr. Ligon conducts joint sessions with both partners present and can accommodate partners joining from different places by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options supports scheduling needs and makes it easier to maintain consistent, goal-focused work despite busy lives, while noting that evening and weekend appointments are not available.

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