About Jan
Jan Barrymore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who focuses on stress and anxiety. She also helps people facing depression, anger, low self-esteem, and LGBT concerns. Jan aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive for anyone who reaches out.
Jan has 26 years of clinical experience. She listens calmly and works with each person to build a plan that fits their life. Conversations are direct and respectful, with an emphasis on practical next steps and steady progress.
Background and approach
Her approach centers on understanding what matters most to the client. Jan helps people clarify life purpose, strengthen self-love, and address sexuality or workplace issues. She combines encouragement with concrete strategies to change how people cope day to day.
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. Jan adjusts pacing and tools to match each person's needs and comfort level. She expects honest work and offers steady support through setbacks and small wins.
People who choose Jan usually want clear communication and a straightforward path forward. She focuses on building confidence and feeling more able to handle stressors. Jan’s aim is to help people move toward a happier, more purposeful life.
Approaches that guide online work
Jan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional coping. One common approach emphasizes learning clear coping skills for anxiety and stress - teaching breathing and grounding, breaking problems into steps, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. This is useful for panic, chronic worry, and everyday stress.Another approach centers on improving self-esteem and motivation by identifying unhelpful beliefs and practicing new behaviors. That work helps people build confidence, address workplace struggles, and make steady progress toward life purpose and self-love. It also supports conversations about sexuality and LGBT related concerns in a respectful way.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust what they do based on what feels most helpful. Clients shape the pace and focus of treatment as they go.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation. Phone can work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or fitting support into a busy day. These options make it easier to get consistent help while balancing work and life.
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What this therapist works with
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- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Experience
- 26 years
- Licensed
- Virginia
- Languages
- English
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