Therapist profile
Jean Hair, LCSW
Maine
Licensed clinical social worker - anger and trauma
Continue with JeanKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Maine / LC6435
- NPI1861410227
- Experience26 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaine
About
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness practices
- Client-centered work
About Jean
Jean Hair is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Maine with 26 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and anger issues.
She focuses on straightforward conversations and practical tools. Sessions include talk therapy, guided self-reflection, mindfulness, and use of dreams and art as ways to notice inner life. EMDR is also part of her practice when addressing traumatic memories.
Jean describes therapy as a collaborative process. She listens for the patterns that keep problems recurring and helps people try small changes that interrupt those patterns. She encourages clients to bring their spiritual beliefs into sessions when that feels useful.
Her style emphasizes noticing what is happening in the body and mind, and then practicing different skills in everyday life. That can look like learning breathing and grounding techniques, testing new ways of communicating, or using journal prompts and creative exercises to clarify values and goals.
People often come to her when anger builds up at work or home, when grief or loss is unresolved, or when stress becomes a constant background. Jean helps clients name the feelings involved, set clear short-term steps, and practice alternatives so difficult reactions lose their grip over time.
How sessions work
How Jean’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own answers; it helps with motivation, confidence, and relationship patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts and behaviors into practical steps to change unhelpful reactions, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for traumatic memories and involves guided processing to reduce the emotional hold of those memories.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist and client review concerns, goals, and preferences and then try methods that feel like a good match. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, combining listening, skill practice, and processing work as appropriate.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. The therapist will help arrange a plan that fits the client's routine and goals so skills and insight can be used between sessions.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, anger, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using talk therapy, self-reflection, mindfulness, dreams, and art to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
How much experience does she have?
Jean has 26 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific fees when you schedule.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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 unsafe, use the crisis numbers.