- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Caregiver support
About Cary
Dr. Cary Jenson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Maine with 25 years of experience. He works with adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, and major life changes. He also helps people who are dealing with guilt and shame tied to family, faith, or relationships.
He draws on client-centered therapy to focus on what matters to each person and uses cognitive behavioral therapy to notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Sessions are straightforward conversations about what is happening now and what someone wants to change. Dr. Jenson listens for patterns that keep a person stuck and then tries practical ways to shift those patterns.
His background includes time as an associate professor of social work at the University of Maine, and many years of direct clinical practice. That mix of teaching and clinical work informs how he explains things and makes plans with clients. He describes areas of focus such as caregiver stress, family-of-origin problems, fatherhood issues, and challenges around aging and serious illness.
People often come to him for help with isolation, emptiness, or the fallout of divorce and infidelity. He also works with concerns tied to grief, hospice and end-of-life decisions, and forgiveness. Conversations aim to identify small, achievable steps rather than sweeping fixes.
When guilt or shame is part of the picture, sessions explore how those feelings affect daily life and relationships. The work looks at how thoughts, actions, and values interact, and at ways to respond differently going forward.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters to the person in front of him. It involves listening to priorities and shaping sessions around those concerns, which can help when navigating guilt, shame, grief, or life transitions.Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. In practice this means noticing unhelpful thought patterns, testing small behavioral changes, and tracking whether those changes change how someone feels over time. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood challenges.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide whether client-centered listening, CBT techniques, or a mix will fit their goals and circumstances. That choice can change as therapy progresses and as new issues come up.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments around work and family demands, reducing travel time, and making it easier to check in during a short break. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which options are offered before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to keep continuity of care while balancing everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as guilt and shame.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person’s priorities and cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience and has also served as an associate professor of social work at the University of Maine.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Maine and practices in that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.