Therapist profile
Jennifer McCann, LCSW
LCSW - Stress and family-related concerns
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- Client-centered focus
- CBT and mindfulness
- ASL fluent
About Jennifer
Jennifer McCann is a Maine-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and related difficulties. She offers services in English and American Sign Language.
Her style leans toward client-centered counseling combined with practical techniques. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help with grounding and emotional regulation. Solution-focused strategies are used to set short-term goals and find steps that fit everyday life.
Jennifer has a background in working with D/deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind people, and she provides services in ASL. She also has experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, first-responder issues, and grief. Her work includes attention to intimacy concerns, addiction, ADHD, gender and sexual identity questions, and issues like abandonment or communication breakdown.
In sessions she emphasizes practical problem solving alongside listening. Conversations may cover current stressors, relationship patterns, or specific skills such as breathing exercises and cognitive reframes. She encourages building a plan that fits a person's goals and day-to-day routines.
People who want clear steps, short-term goals, and tools to manage strong emotions may find this approach helpful. To start, confirm language and session options and complete the provider's intake steps before booking a first appointment.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own strengths and priorities. It involves active listening and helping someone set goals that matter to them, which can be useful for parenting stress, relationship strain, or grief.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is practical and skill-based, helping people change unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression.
Mindfulness therapy introduces simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. These techniques can help with emotional regulation, stress, and trauma symptoms when used alongside other methods.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to use based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy home life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the provider about how sessions can be scheduled to match your routine and communication needs.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English, American Sign Language
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She helps people with parenting strain, communication problems, family conflict, and caregiver stress. She also supports work on boundaries and grief related to family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered with practical techniques. She blends cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused ideas, and trauma-informed approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Maine and bases her practice there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the intake process.
How do I begin the process of working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the booking flow.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.