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Jennifer Anderson, Therapist

Jennifer Anderson, MSW, LCSW, Therapist in Portland, Maine

Specialties:
Grief & loss LGBTQ+ +61
Ages Served
15-75+
Does Not Manage Medication
Provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance

About Jennifer Anderson (She/Her)

Jennifer Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2008. Jennifer has a broad range of experience with adults and adolescents. He uses a Cognitive Behavioral approach to help her clients re-define themselves based on their strengths, not what has happened to them. Jennifer has experience with aging, dementia, and life-stage transitions as well. Transgender and LBGTQ+ counseling is also a specialty of hers. Outside of work, Jennifer has a big heart for all animals and spends time helping the less fortunate ones. She is also a collector and loves scavenging flea markets and antique shops!

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Gender identity & mental health
  • Grief & loss
  • LGBTQ+
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Emotional abuse
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity & mental health
  • Family conflict
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual disability (living independently)
  • Intense mood changes
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Mental health changes after brain & head injuries
  • Mental health during perimenopause
  • Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
  • Mental health support for chronic pain
  • Mental health support for neurological conditions
  • Mid-life transitions
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders & related conditions
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Race, culture & mental health
  • Religion, spirituality & mental health
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
  • Stroke-related mental health conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD

Therapy Types

  • ACT Therapy
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Social Skills Training
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
  • Strength-Based Therapy

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of New England

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jennifer Anderson

Please call us at 207-553-3070 to schedule an appointment with Jennifer Anderson.

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Everything is better with Dr Anderson and I just love the receptionist who so kindly made sure I didn't smash the IPad into the wall!
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Lias84hg.LgcD D.

Oct 13, 2026
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Excellent experience
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Linda B.

Linda B.

Aug 02, 2026
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I havent been a client of lif stance for very long, but so far very impressed. Its secure proactive ,& positive . Everyone is very nice and helpful. They make you feel comfortsble and like you matter in the larger univrrse. I really look forward to my sessions. I have an hour that is mine to just vent or talk about anything I want. Jen is a good listener. I appreciate her timr
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Jodi K.

Jodi K.

Jul 11, 2026
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Good experience. They send too many reminders but I suppose more is better than less.
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Jennifer Anderson, Therapist in Portland, Maine

Jennifer Anderson

Therapist in Portland, Maine

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