Dr. Jan Ligon , LCSW, CSW

Dr. Jan Ligon is a Georgia-based licensed therapist with 33 years of experience who specializes in working exclusively with couples in joint sessions. He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and earned an MSW and PhD from the University of Georgia - the LCSW designation indicates a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the MSW denotes a Master of Social Work while the PhD represents a Doctor of Philosophy. Dr. Ligon emphasizes a forward-moving, goal-oriented approach that acknowledges the past while concentrating on practical steps couples can take to improve their relationship.

His clinical methods draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques, favoring strategies that produce measurable progress and clearer communication between partners. Therapy is framed as a collaborative team effort - the couple and therapist work together to set goals and take actionable steps toward them. Although insight into patterns can be part of the work, the priority is on setting attainable goals that help couples move forward more quickly.

Dr. Ligon conducts joint sessions that can include both partners even when they are in different locations. He does not offer evening or weekend appointments, and he focuses his practice on helping couples address relationship challenges through structured, solution-minded therapy.

Approaches for couples online - practical and goal-oriented

Dr. Jan Ligon uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help couples identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns that affect interactions, then replace them with more constructive behaviors to improve communication and reduce recurring conflicts. Motivational interviewing is employed to explore each partner’s readiness for change and to strengthen personal motivation for working on relationship goals in a collaborative, respectful way. Solution-Focused Therapy guides couples to pinpoint specific, achievable objectives and to build on their existing strengths to create practical steps forward.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Jan Ligon works together with couples to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance ensures that therapy aligns with what the couple wants to accomplish.

Online sessions offer flexibility for couples who cannot be in the same room - both partners can participate from different locations by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions during weekdays and to maintain momentum between meetings, while preserving the team-based, goal-focused approach that characterizes Dr. Jan Ligon’s work.