About Michael
Michael Jenkins is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. He aims to create a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be said out loud without fear of judgment.
His approach is straightforward and practical. He listens closely and helps people notice patterns in their thinking and behavior. He often uses EMDR to address trauma-related symptoms and other approaches to improve connection and emotional understanding.
Background and approach
Many people come to him for help after loss, separation, or a painful event. He also supports those coping with anger, low self-esteem, and questions about life purpose. He will talk through communication problems and intimacy-related concerns in clear, real terms.
Michael combines emotion-focused work with mindfulness and relationship tools to help people feel less overwhelmed. Sessions emphasize skill-building, steady pacing, and finding what feels manageable. He works with people who want practical steps as well as space to process strong feelings.
He practices in Virginia and holds licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Tennessee and Virginia. Conversations begin with a short intake so goals and next steps are clear and agreed upon.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping people find their own solutions. In an online session this means the therapist follows the client's lead and asks questions that help clarify feelings and priorities. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift emotional patterns that cause disconnection or distress. It is useful for understanding attachment needs and improving how someone responds to strong emotions.EMDR, where used, combines guided bilateral stimulation with focused memory work to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. It can be applied to major traumatic events and to developmental trauma and is often discussed as an option when trauma memories are a key concern. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, pace, and comfort level rather than imposing a single technique.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and more extended conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging can fit into a busy day and provide ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to schedule therapy around life obligations and different routines.
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What this therapist works with
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- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Virginia, Tennessee
- Languages
- English
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