Jennifer McCann, LCSW
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
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- Strengths focused
- Mindfulness based
- ASL fluent
About Jennifer
With 22 years of experience, she draws on client-centered counseling to focus on each person's strengths. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to address unhelpful thoughts and reduce reactivity. Solution-focused tools are used to set small, reachable goals when people need quick momentum.
Jennifer has experience communicating in American Sign Language and supporting D/deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind people. She also has experience with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and with a range of complex life situations like chronic illness, caregiver stress, and first responder issues.
Her style is warm and direct. Sessions include listening, practical skill-building, and collaborative planning. Humor and honest emotion are welcome parts of the work when they help move things forward.
Clients set goals together with Jennifer and then try simple strategies between sessions. She helps people track what works, adapt plans when needed, and focus on strengths that support lasting change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Maine
Languages
English, American Sign Language
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building rapport so clients feel understood and can use their own strengths. Online work lets that listening continue in a flexible way and keeps the focus on the person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; used online, CBT often includes structured exercises and homework to practice between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce stress and help with anxiety and reactivity, and those techniques can be coached and practiced during remote sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about what matters, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which strategies to emphasize and how fast to move.
The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into daily life. Online work can make it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or medical appointments and to keep consistent momentum between visits. Exact session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options when booking to match personal needs and preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy problems, addiction, parenting strain, midlife shifts, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, direct, and practical. She listens first, then works collaboratively on small, doable steps and coping skills.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 22 years of clinical experience helping people with complex life stressors, chronic illness, caregiver strain, and trauma.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is based in Maine and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.