Dr. Cary Jenson, LCSW

Licensed in Maine · 25 years in practice

Dr. Cary Jenson uses a straightforward, person-focused approach to help people manage mood and life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Maine: LC7590 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1811092190 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Cary

Dr. Cary Jenson uses a straightforward, person-focused approach to help people manage mood and life changes. He is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience.

Many people come to him worried about anxiety, depression, grief, or the strain of big transitions. He listens carefully and helps people find practical ways forward. He draws on client-centered work that puts the person's experience first.

Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on building steady coping skills.

Background and approach

He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try small, testable changes. Dr. Jenson has worked in clinical settings and in higher education.

He spent several years as an associate professor of social work at the University of Maine, teaching and supervising students. That background shaped his clear, evidence-minded style and his interest in adult development across young adulthood, midlife, and aging. Common concerns he addresses include stress, grief, bipolar mood concerns, and caregiver strain.

He also helps people facing family origin issues, relationship transitions, feelings of emptiness, and end-of-life matters. The work often blends practical problem-solving with space to process strong emotions. Sessions aim to help people build resilience and discover clearer direction.

Dr. Jenson focuses on concrete steps clients can take between appointments. He supports each person in setting realistic goals and tracking small forward movement over time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Young adult issues

Approaches Cary names

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Online support

How Cary's Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. In this approach the therapist listens closely, reflects what matters to the client, and helps shape goals based on the client's own values and strengths. It is useful for exploring life purpose, isolation, grief, and emotional overwhelm.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. Sessions often include noticing patterns of thinking, trying small behavior changes, and practicing new strategies between meetings. This approach is helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs and preferences, try methods that fit you, and adjust the plan as you go. Many people benefit from a mix of listening and practical skill work rather than a single fixed method.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging works well for brief updates or ongoing support between sessions. These options provide flexibility to fit work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping therapy consistent.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Jenson work with?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar and depression, and those coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, family of origin issues, and end-of-life concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a client-centered style that emphasizes the person's own goals and experience, combined with cognitive behavioral techniques for practical change. Sessions mix listening, skill building, and action steps.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 25 years of clinical experience and has also taught social work at the University of Maine. That mix informs a practical, evidence-minded approach to care.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Maine. Services are offered from that location.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

What formats are offered for sessions?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost work for sessions?

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How do I begin therapy with him?

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