- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Life purpose and transitions
About Cary
Dr. Cary Jenson is a Maine clinician with 25 years of practice as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). He works with adults facing depression, anxiety, bipolar mood problems, grief, and major life changes. He also lists life purpose among the concerns he addresses. He previously served as an associate professor of social work at the University of Maine.
In sessions he focuses on what is happening now and what the client wants to change. He uses client-centered methods to listen and follow the client's priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding.
Dr. Jenson draws on long experience with caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, aging and hospice issues. He supports people dealing with divorce, family of origin problems, fatherhood concerns, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He also addresses complex emotions like guilt, shame, and forgiveness.
People work with him when they need practical help navigating transitions in young adulthood, midlife, or later years. He describes his role as guiding people through difficult emotions and helping them test new coping strategies. He pays attention to how mood and relationships affect daily life.
His background in social work education informs a straightforward, evidence-aware approach. Sessions aim to clarify immediate problems, try concrete skills, and revisit what is working. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.
How Dr. Jenson uses client-centered and CBT approaches online
Dr. Jenson employs client-centered therapy, which means he listens carefully to what the person brings and follows their priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a space to talk through confusing feelings and decide what matters next.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking that worsen mood and to practice specific skills. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes because it focuses on concrete steps and testing new responses.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will help clients decide together which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative process aims to match practical techniques to the client's day-to-day concerns.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so readers should confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is useful. Licensed professionals often use video for in-depth work and phone for brief updates, and a similar mix may be available depending on the therapist's current offerings.
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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 focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional topics include caregiver stress, cancer and hospice issues, family problems, and feelings of isolation.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools to clarify what matters and test new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions emphasize practical steps the client can try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of clinical experience and served as an associate professor of social work at the University of Maine. That background informs his clinical and teaching perspective.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Maine licensed clinical social worker, listed as ME LCSW, and practices in Maine.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should review pricing details when they sign up.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the matching and scheduling steps.
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