- Stress management
- Anger skills
- Workplace concerns
About Jan
Jan Barrymore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 26 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also helps clients facing LGBT issues, questions about sexuality, workplace strain, and concerns about life purpose and self-love.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and direct conversation about what feels most urgent. She adapts how she talks and plans work together based on each person’s concerns and progress.
Barrymore uses evidence-based techniques to address emotions and behavior. She helps people notice patterns that fuel anger and teaches skills to respond differently. When anxiety or low mood get in the way, she works on coping strategies that can be applied day to day.
She aims to treat clients with respect and to build a working relationship that feels honest and supportive. Appointments explore what matters most, including relationships, work pressures, and identity-related stress.
For someone who wants practical tools and clear next steps, she offers steady, experience-based guidance. The focus is on workable changes rather than quick fixes. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Jan Barrymore uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help with anger and anxiety. One common approach focuses on skills training for emotion regulation - teaching practical steps to notice triggers, slow down reactions, and choose different responses. This is useful for workplace frustration, ongoing resentment, or frequent outbursts.A second approach emphasizes behavioral strategies for mood and motivation. That involves setting small, achievable tasks, tracking what helps, and adjusting routines to reduce stress and boost confidence. These steps are aimed at everyday life changes rather than abstract ideas.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences, and she revises plans as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the provided profile, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduces travel time, and allows sessions to be scheduled around work or caregiving duties. Some formats are better for brief check-ins while others suit longer skill-building work, so discuss practical needs when arranging the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, plus LGBT and sexuality concerns and workplace issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using direct conversation and action steps to address immediate problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.