Jana Dobesova

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

LPC Tennessee

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Jana

Jana Dobesova is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and other life challenges such as grief, trauma, caregiver fatigue, and career concerns.

Background and approach

She brings 12 years of clinical experience to work that centers on strengthening personal resources and building practical coping skills. Jana also supports clients confronting issues related to self-esteem, parenting, ADHD, and identity concerns within the LGBT community.

Her style blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with a warm, strengths-oriented stance. Jana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among other approaches to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop actionable behavior changes, while integrating acceptance-based and attachment-informed perspectives when relevant.

She emphasizes collaboration, focusing on what clients can influence and helping them harness existing abilities to pursue meaningful goals. Jana holds an LPC credential and practices in Tennessee, offering an encouraging space for people taking early steps toward change.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Jana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger management, and stress. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles that encourage people to clarify values and build willingness to experience difficult feelings while pursuing meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy informs her understanding of relational patterns and helps when concerns involve attachment, caregiving relationships, or parent-child dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process; Jana collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative stance means treatments are adjusted over time to match progress and changing priorities, with clear discussion about what to try next.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent work between sessions, access care from home or work, and try modalities that suit clients who prefer brief written check-ins or more traditional talk sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jana address in therapy?

Jana works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and career issues, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related concerns such as body image, chronic illness, and substance difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach that helps people focus on what they can control and develop practical coping strategies.

What kind of clinical experience does she have?

Jana has 12 years of experience as a therapist working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

What credentials and location are listed for her?

She holds the LPC credential with license TN LPC 3950 and practices in Tennessee.

Which languages does she offer therapy in and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Jana offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How are costs and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English