Jan Stewart, LCSW

Jan Stewart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with decades of practice supporting people through major life changes. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship struggles. Jan emphasizes a warm connection and clear steps people can use between sessions.

He listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions aim to break overwhelming problems into manageable pieces and try approaches that fit the individual. That may include noticing values, building coping skills, or making sense of past patterns that keep recurring.

Jan has worked across many concerns over his long career, including chronic illness, caregiver stress, addiction, and compassion fatigue. He also supports people facing midlife re-evaluation, career shifts, or loneliness. His experience includes helping with traumatic loss, family of origin issues, and end-of-life or hospice concerns.

People who come for help can expect a steady, patient presence and an emphasis on realistic next steps. He invites honest conversation about goals and adjusts the work as needs change. Starting therapy is framed as a collaborative effort rather than a lecture.

To begin, Jan asks that people pick the Start Therapy button and complete a brief matching questionnaire. From there sessions are scheduled according to availability, and the subscription used for billing can be canceled at any time.

How Jan’s Approaches Guide Online Work

Jan uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. Client-Centered Therapy is part of his practice and focuses on listening carefully and reflecting what a person says so they feel understood and can find their own solutions. He also draws on Psychodynamic Therapy to look at recurring patterns and early experiences that may influence current behavior and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jan works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals and preferences. He will talk through what seems likely to help and adjust the plan as the work unfolds so the approach stays useful and practical.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and help sessions fit into a busy day. It can also allow shorter check-ins or phone-based conversations when video would be difficult. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your routine and needs.