- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Family of origin
About Cary
Dr. Cary Jenson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, and people coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues such as caregiver stress, aging concerns, family of origin issues, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
He uses plain, practical conversation in sessions. He listens for patterns that come from the family someone grew up in and how those patterns affect relationships, work, and day-to-day choices. He helps people name recurring roles, expectations, and conflicts that keep showing up in their lives.
Dr. Jenson commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow a person's concerns and CBT to test unhelpful thinking and behavior. In sessions he balances time for talking through feelings with exercises that change how people respond to stress and mood shifts. He explains techniques in straightforward terms and tries them together with the person in session.
His work includes supporting people through caregiving strain, divorce and separation, end-of-life issues, and grief after a loss. He also addresses challenges tied to fatherhood, infidelity, guilt and shame, and chronic illness such as cancer. He welcomes questions about how early family roles still shape current choices.
Before moving fully into clinical practice he taught social work at the University of Maine. That background informs his clinical thinking and his interest in practical skills that fit into everyday life. To begin, readers are asked to confirm session options and scheduling through the site's online process.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Jenson uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that work well over distance. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can clarify what matters most. That approach helps bring attention to how family roles and expectations continue to affect daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and tests practical changes. CBT offers concrete steps for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. It also gives simple exercises people can try between sessions to measure what helps.
Deciding which approach to emphasize is part of the work together. He will review goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then recommend a mix of listening and active practice. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged. Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy day, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and doing exercises from your usual settings. These options can make it easier to use tools and skills where real-life problems occur.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on caregiver stress, aging, and family of origin issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions include listening, reflecting, and practical exercises to change thinking and behavior.
How long has he practiced clinically?
He has 25 years of clinical experience and several years as an associate professor of social work at the University of Maine.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (ME LCSW) based in Maine.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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