Therapist profile
Jana Dobesova, LPC
Tennessee
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Tennessee / 3950
- NPI1710416888
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTennessee
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment focused work
About Jana
Jana Dobesova is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and life transitions. She also helps people facing workplace strain, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD concerns, and identity questions related to LGBT issues.
Jana uses straightforward, talk-based work alongside expressive options when helpful. She pays attention to how thoughts influence emotions and behavior. She often helps clients notice what they can control and build practical routines that reduce reactivity and frustration.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed action. Attachment-Based work addresses relational patterns that affect anger and trust.
She also incorporates client-centered and motivational interviewing strategies to keep sessions collaborative and goal-focused. Jana has experience with issues originating in childhood, including adoption, attachment challenges, and trauma. She has worked with people affected by chronic illness, caregiving stress, and substance-related problems.
Jana trained at East Tennessee State University, where she earned a Master's in Counseling in 2013. She holds the LPC credential and brings practical tools for managing strong emotions. If someone wants to reduce snapping, manage resentment, or respond differently under pressure, she offers a direct, skills-based way of working.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice thoughts without getting stuck and identify the values they want to act on. Online sessions using ACT can help with persistent anger by shifting toward actions that match those values rather than reactive habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and practicing different responses. In a remote setting CBT sessions often include short exercises and homework that fit into daily routines. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and communication patterns. Online attachment-focused work can help people learn new ways to relate that reduce defensiveness and increase trust in close relationships.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She works with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means experimenting with techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time rather than assuming one method will work for every concern.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not detailed here. Ask about available session types so you can pick what fits your life. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Those practical benefits often help people maintain consistency while they work on managing anger and stress.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, life changes, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD concerns, and LGBT-related issues among others.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses practical talk therapy and skills-based methods to reduce reactivity. Techniques from CBT and ACT are used to change thinking patterns and clarify values that guide behavior.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of experience as a counselor working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Tennessee LPC credential and practices based in Tennessee.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What are the session formats offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the available formats are not specified here.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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