Jana Dobesova, LPC

Jana Dobesova is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and related concerns. She writes plainly and meets clients where they are, offering steady support as they face hard moments and seek change. Jana emphasizes practical steps people can take to feel more confident and more at peace with themselves.

She draws on about 12 years of experience as a therapist and focuses on what clients can control. Jana uses talk-based work alongside expressive activities like sandtray and drawings when helpful. Her approach pays attention to how thoughts shape feelings and actions, and she helps people practice new ways of responding to difficult situations.

Jana also brings attachment-focused ideas into sessions, helping people look at patterns formed in relationships and how those patterns affect current life. She uses strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to set achievable goals and build momentum. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Her background includes training and roles related to play and parent-child work and to trauma-focused methods. Jana earned a Master’s in Counseling from East Tennessee State University and holds the LPC credential in Tennessee. She conducts sessions in English and does not take international clients.

People seeking help with issues such as parenting strain, grief, career stress, ADHD, trauma and abuse, or caregiving fatigue can expect clear, down-to-earth guidance. Jana aims to support practical change while respecting each person’s story.

How specific approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then act in ways that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought that drive difficult emotions and then practicing small behavior changes to shift those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jana will collaborate with each person to figure out what feels most helpful based on goals and preferences. She may combine elements from different models to fit real life needs, and she adapts strategies as progress is made.

The biography does not specify which session formats are used online, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use expressive tools and homework exercises between meetings to build new skills in daily life.