Dr. Cary Jenson

Dr. Cary Jenson is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of hands-on experience. He practices in Maine and focuses on helping people through grief, depression, anxiety, and major life changes. He also supports those facing hospice and end-of-life questions as part of broader emotional care.

He uses methods that put the person at the center of the work. That means listening carefully, reflecting what matters, and tailoring the pace to each person. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of coping.

Patients come with many concerns, including caregiver stress, cancer-related distress, feelings of abandonment, and struggles with loneliness or guilt. He offers straightforward ways to manage mood swings, cope with loss, and handle the disruption that comes with divorce or major life transitions.

Before returning to full-time practice he served as an associate professor of social work at the University of Maine for several years. That experience shaped his approach to clinical problem solving and to teaching skills people can use outside sessions.

In sessions he focuses on practical steps and clear goals. He helps people build resilience, find meaning in difficult moments, and take concrete actions that reduce distress. If you want thoughtful, steady support through a hard time, he aims to provide it in a calm and respectful way.

Approaches that guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and responding with empathy and respect. It helps people feel heard, clarify what matters, and set goals that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect; it gives simple tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, try methods that match your needs, and adjust the plan as you go. Many people combine client-centered listening with CBT exercises to get both emotional support and practical skills.

Confirm the current session options before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and let someone check in during a work break or between appointments. It can also allow for shorter mood check-ins or longer focused sessions depending on what you need. Discuss scheduling and format when you set up your first meeting so sessions work with your routine.