- Stress and anxiety
- Workplace focus
- Supportive guidance
About Jan
Jan Barrymore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and issues around self-esteem. She also supports people navigating LGBT matters, anger and motivation, and questions about sexuality and life purpose. Her practice emphasizes respect and a warm, encouraging approach.
She brings 26 years of experience to conversations about work-related strain and wellbeing. Sessions are shaped around each person's goals, so the focus might be rebuilding confidence, managing overwhelming feelings, or finding clearer direction at work.
Jan keeps things straightforward and positive. She listens first, then tailors a plan that fits what a person needs right now. That plan can include practical steps to try between sessions and regular check-ins on progress.
Her style is compassionate and supportive while staying goal-focused. People who prefer an encouraging but direct approach often find it helpful. She aims to create space where someone can talk openly and try new ways of coping.
Jan encourages people to see reaching out as a brave step toward change. She will work with each person at a pace that feels manageable and helpful. If you want to talk about workplace issues or personal struggles, she can help you sort priorities and build workable strategies.
How evidence-based techniques guide online care
Jan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common issues like anxiety and low self-esteem. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing more helpful ways of thinking, which can reduce worry and improve mood. Behavioral strategies emphasize small, practical steps that build confidence and change day-to-day habits, useful for motivation, anger, and workplace stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will review what matters to the individual and try techniques that match goals and comfort. This is a collaborative process that can shift over time as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow steady check-ins during workweeks. It also lets people choose shorter or more focused appointments when time is limited, or sessions that avoid video when someone prefers not to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and between-session tasks to work well in remote formats, helping progress continue between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jan help with related to work and life?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and workplace issues. Additional areas include life purpose, self-love, sexuality, and LGBT matters.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is positive, compassionate, and practical. She listens first and then tailors conversations and plans to match each person's needs.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 26 years of professional work experience in counseling and related support roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and is licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to learn how sessions are offered.
How are costs handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.