About
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and EMDR
- Mindfulness practices
About Jean
Jean Hair is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine with 26 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and the demands of parenting. Her work also covers relationship and family concerns, addiction, anger, compassion fatigue, and coping with major life changes.
She approaches therapy in a conversational, down-to-earth way. Sessions focus on talk therapy, self-reflection, and practical skills. Jean also offers mindfulness practices, guided EMDR, and uses art and dream work as tools for self-expression and insight. She invites people to draw on their spiritual beliefs when that is important to them.
Her style centers on listening first, then choosing methods that fit each person’s situation. Cognitive and behavioral strategies are used to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical skills are brought in for emotional regulation and managing distress. EMDR is offered for trauma-related work when appropriate.
Jean describes therapy as a process that unfolds within each person. She aims to help clients notice that process and take steps toward fuller living. Practical exercises, personal insight, and short-term skill-building often accompany deeper work like trauma processing or dream exploration.
She practices in Maine and conducts sessions in English. Fees vary by location and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, follow the online steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Jean combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR in ways people can use in remote sessions. Client-centered work means listening closely and following what the person brings; it helps with understanding relationship stress and parenting strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is offered as a trauma-focused tool that helps process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try different methods, and adjust as needed. Sometimes brief skill-building with CBT or DBT-style tools is enough; other times deeper processing with EMDR or reflective dream work is chosen.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Practical benefits of doing sessions remotely include fitting therapy into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and not needing to travel for appointments. The therapist will help match the pace and tools to daily life and the client’s preferences.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, addictions, anger, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is conversational and client-centered, combining talk therapy, mindfulness, CBT and DBT skills with reflective work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including grief, trauma, and life changes.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Maine and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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