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- EMDR offered
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Gottman-informed work
About Michael
LMFT Michael Jenkins has 25 years of clinical experience and is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Tennessee and Virginia. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. He also works with intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, and depression, along with issues such as abandonment, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
Jenkins uses Client-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people talk through relationship patterns and emotional responses. He also provides Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, for major traumatic events and developmental trauma from childhood. Mindfulness techniques and aspects of the Gottman Method appear in his work when relationship skills are a focus.
Sessions involve straightforward conversation about what is happening now and what a person wants to change. He listens for patterns in how people react to stress, loss, and conflict, then offers practical ways to practice different responses. When trauma is central, EMDR may be discussed as a possible option and explained in clear terms.
He emphasizes collaboration on goals and steps rather than long lectures. Progress is tracked through regular check-ins and adjustments to the plan if needed. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
Michael Jenkins practices in Virginia and conducts work in English. He does not accept international clients.
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How these approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can describe what matters most and decide on next steps. It helps with stress, depression, and building self-understanding. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and reshaping emotional responses, making it useful for relationship strains and intimacy-related issues. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a trauma-focused method that aims to reduce distress tied to traumatic memories and developmental wounds; it is used when trauma is a central concern and is explained carefully before starting.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. Decisions about using EMDR or shifting to relationship-focused work are made together and reviewed as progress is tracked.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and to maintain continuity between meetings. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time, which helps people keep appointments during work or family commitments.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Tennessee
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, life changes, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He practices Client-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy and incorporates mindfulness and some Gottman Method work for relationship skills. EMDR is offered for trauma-related concerns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That span reflects long-term practice with a range of stress, relationship, and trauma issues.
What are his credentials and region?
He is an LMFT licensed in Tennessee and Virginia and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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