Jennifer McCann, LCSW

Jennifer McCann is an LCSW who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiving strain, addiction, ADHD, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. Jennifer works in English and American Sign Language and practices from Maine. She brings 22 years of experience to each meeting and focuses on practical, respectful help. Sessions center on the person in front of her and build on what is already working in their life. Jennifer treats emotion and behavior as things people can change with gentle guidance and clear steps. Her style mixes client-centered listening with methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. She also uses solution-focused and trauma-focused tools when they fit a person’s goals. In practice this means talking through patterns, testing small changes between sessions, and learning skills to cope with strong feelings. Jennifer believes the relationship between therapist and client matters most. She aims to create a space where laughter, tears, anger, and relief are all welcome. Together a plan is made that suits the person’s pace and priorities. She has experience supporting D/deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind people and offers therapy in American Sign Language. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have also been part of her practice. If you want to know more about formats or scheduling, please confirm current session options before booking.

Approaches used in online sessions and what they offer

Client-centered work focuses on the person’s experience and strengths. The therapist listens closely and helps people name priorities, build on what already helps them, and set goals that feel realistic. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and teaches simple skills to shift them; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will ask about goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest options to try together. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays practical and useful.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can make it easier to continue care through life changes while still focusing on skill building, managing strong emotions, and addressing trauma when appropriate.