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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-Focused work
About Jean
LMFT licensed in Colorado with 30 years of clinical experience, Jean McBride focuses on relationship and family concerns along with parenting, grief, and stress-related issues. She holds the credential Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has spent decades working directly with adults on common life challenges. Jean's work includes support for people dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
Jean uses straightforward conversation and practical problem solving in sessions. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and respond to what matters most to the person in front of her. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with stress, grounding, and staying present during difficult moments. Solution-focused techniques are used to identify small, concrete steps that move people toward better functioning.
Her background includes long experience teaching court-ordered classes for divorcing parents in Colorado and authoring books on stepfamilies, talking with children about divorce, and parenting when a partner has borderline or narcissistic traits. That work shaped a pragmatic approach to common family changes and blended family dynamics.
Jean describes the therapeutic relationship as collaborative and interactive. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, clarifying goals, and trying specific strategies between meetings. She also addresses communication problems, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, and women's issues as they affect adult relationships and parenting.
People seeking help with divorce and separation, family of origin difficulties, or improving everyday communication can expect a clear, task-oriented style that balances listening with actionable steps. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
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How Jean’s approaches translate to remote work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's immediate concerns. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to clarify what matters most to them. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce stress and manage strong emotions; it can be useful for anxiety, anger, and coping with life changes. Solution-Focused Therapy zooms in on small, achievable steps and what works, which is helpful for parenting challenges, communication problems, and navigating separation.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jean will work with the client to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The emphasis is on practical strategies that fit the client's goals and daily life rather than a single fixed method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, reduce commute time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If technical or scheduling needs matter to you, describe them when you complete the matching questionnaire so the logistics can be arranged to fit your routine.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship and family issues, parenting and divorce-related concerns. Other focuses include grief, self esteem, anxiety, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Jean uses a collaborative, interactive approach that combines client-centered listening with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with adults on family and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CO LMFT, practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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