- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and grief
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Jana
Jana Dobesova is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with young adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, grief, trauma and life changes, and she lists LGBT concerns, parenting, career and ADHD among her focus areas.
She uses practical, talk-based therapy and draws on several approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Jana emphasizes looking at what someone can control and building on existing strengths. She also reports experience with expressive tools such as sandtray and drawing when those methods fit a person's needs.
Her background includes a master’s degree in counseling from East Tennessee State University and a decade plus of direct practice in the region. Jana’s stated training includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing as ways she works with people.
In sessions she focuses on clear, doable steps - strategies to manage anxiety, work through grief, or handle stressful transitions. She also notes experience with attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and substance-related challenges.
People who are juggling school, early career decisions, relationship pressure, or feeling behind in life may find her approach straightforward and practical. To begin, the usual next step is to complete the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, feeling stuck, and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with everyday actions. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and anger management.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections. It can help with attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and some parenting matters.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jana will help figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and she adapts strategies during early sessions based on what the client needs. This is collaborative and paced to the individual.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the session formats offered before booking since her profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins on a work break, or remove the need to travel. Ask about session length and frequency when you schedule your first meeting to match therapy to your routine.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, grief, trauma, ADHD and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses practical talk therapy and steps to manage thoughts and behavior, sometimes adding expressive methods like sandtray or drawing when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a counselor working in Tennessee.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the site for current pricing details.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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