Jan Barrymore, LPC

Jan Barrymore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 26 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem concerns, and provides focused support for LGBT issues, sexuality, life purpose, self-love, and workplace challenges. She approaches each person with respect and a positive, compassionate attitude, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs and goals of each client.

Jan centers her work on building confidence and motivation while helping clients develop practical strategies for managing difficult emotions and everyday stressors. She emphasizes collaboration and adapts her approach to fit a client’s circumstances, recognizing that seeking change takes courage. Jan is committed to supporting clients through that process and creating a respectful, strength-based setting where they can pursue a more fulfilling and happier life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Jan Barrymore uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in ways that fit a client's life. She employs skills-based strategies that help identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be especially useful for managing anxiety, stress, and depression. She also offers exploratory work focused on identity, self-esteem, and sexuality to support clients navigating LGBT-related concerns and building self-love. Additionally, she uses practical problem-solving and emotion-regulation strategies to address anger and workplace challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Jan collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made so care stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to attend sessions consistently and to integrate therapeutic work into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor their support to each client.