Dr. Jan Ligon, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Jan Ligon is a licensed clinical social worker with 33 years of experience. He brings a practical, goal-focused style to therapy and helps people navigate relationship strain, parenting challenges, and self-esteem struggles. He also supports those facing grief, midlife transitions, and money or workplace stress.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused methods. Sessions focus on setting short-term goals and taking steps that create visible change. He balances understanding the past with forward-looking plans that help people move ahead.

Dr. Ligon emphasizes a collaborative, team-oriented process. He works alongside clients to clarify priorities and create achievable tasks. Progress is measured by practical shifts in behavior and communication, not just insight.

He notes schedule limitations and does not offer evening or weekend appointments. People should confirm current session options before booking to ensure they align with personal needs. His practice is located in Georgia and sessions are conducted in English.

Background and approach: Dr. Ligon holds an MSW and a PhD from the University of Georgia and maintains credentials as an LCSW and CSW. Over three decades he has focused on relationship issues, parenting, aging and geriatric concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, family problems, guilt and shame, infidelity, visual impairment considerations, and workplace difficulties. He aims for measurable change through clear goals and regular review of progress.

How these approaches guide online therapy

Dr. Ligon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT often helps with relationship patterns, low self-esteem, and stress by breaking problems into concrete steps.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It can be useful for decisions about life direction, financial choices, or committing to relationship goals.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps and building on what already works. Sessions typically set clear short-term goals and track progress week to week.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean trying a mix of CBT, motivational techniques, and solution-focused tasks to see what produces the best results.

Practical benefits of online therapy depend on the session options the therapist currently offers. Please confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight, or reduce travel time. The focus remains on setting doable goals and applying techniques between sessions to create real change.