Licensed clinical social worker recordMaine
Jennifer McCann, LCSW
Maine
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Maine
- LCSW, licence LC7165
- NPI
- 1821190968
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English, American Sign Language
- Location
- Maine
These details come from information Jennifer supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- American Sign Language
About Jennifer
Jennifer McCann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine with 22 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, addiction concerns, grief, parenting strain, and career or life-change challenges. Sessions are available in English and American Sign Language.
Jennifer uses client-centered counseling as a foundation. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused and trauma-focused methods. In practice that means she listens for strengths, looks for patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way, and tests small, practical changes that can ease day-to-day life.
Her work includes attention to ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and the stresses faced by caregivers. She also has experience with issues related to gender dysphoria, LGBT concerns, chronic illness or disability, and communication problems. She has worked with people who are D/deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind, and offers services in American Sign Language.
Sessions are conversational and task-oriented. Clients can expect to talk through immediate difficulties, set short-term goals, and practice coping skills between meetings. Jennifer emphasizes building rapport so that difficult emotions like anger, grief, and shame can be addressed directly.
Her style is practical and grounded. She focuses on what people can do next to feel steadier. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
BHow sessions work
How Jennifer Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It means listening for strengths, asking about what already works, and shaping sessions around the client’s priorities. This approach is helpful for stress, relationship struggles, grief, and people who need a steady, respectful space to talk.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It introduces simple experiments and skills to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Mindfulness therapy teaches brief attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve coping with painful memories or chronic stress.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Jennifer will work with each person to identify which methods match their goals and comfort level, and she will adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients often try a mix of techniques and assess what helps most.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking. The biography does not list specific online formats, so please check current session options when you sign up. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can keep appointments around work, caregiving, or medical needs.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English, American Sign Language
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, career changes, and related concerns.
How would you describe her approach in session?
She uses client-centered counseling combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused steps, and trauma-focused methods to address practical problems and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience working in mental health settings and with people facing a wide range of life stressors.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Maine, listed as ME LCSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
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 pricing is provided during sign-up.
What should I do to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers