Dr. Cary Jenson

Dr. Cary Jenson, LCSW, brings 25 years of clinical practice and a background as an associate professor of social work at the University of Maine to his therapeutic work. He focuses on mood challenges and life transitions, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief, and coping with major changes. His practice also attends to concerns such as caregiver stress, family dynamics, aging and geriatric issues, and questions of life purpose.

Jenson integrates Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor sessions to each person's needs. He approaches difficult emotions like guilt, shame, and loneliness with attention to interpersonal patterns and practical skills for managing distress. Areas of additional focus include abandonment, hospice and end-of-life counseling, divorce and separation, and fatherhood issues.

Clients who work with him can expect a clinician with long-standing clinical experience and a commitment to thoughtful, person-focused care. He offers support for transitions across young adulthood, midlife, and later life while addressing complex mood disorders and family of origin influences. Sessions are conducted in English and organized around collaborative goals and skill-building.