- Client-centered care
- Trauma-informed support
- Mindfulness tools
About Michael
Michael Jenkins is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He aims to create an open space where clients can speak without fear of judgment and feel supported as they take steps toward a more satisfying life.
He combines a person-centered approach with methods that address strong emotions and traumatic memories. That means conversations begin with what matters most to the person in the room, then move toward strategies that reduce distress and improve connection. Sessions often include mindfulness skills and practical ways to handle intense feelings like anger or grief.
He also offers EMDR, a method used by some people to process traumatic events and painful memories. Michael is willing to discuss whether EMDR might help with major traumas or earlier developmental wounds from childhood. He frames that work in simple terms and explains what a client might expect before beginning.
Over his career he has supported people coping with separation, forgiveness, loss of life purpose, and challenges facing veterans and armed forces members. He pays attention to communication problems and intimacy concerns so people can rebuild trust and closeness in relationships.
Michael works from Virginia and holds LMFT credentials in Tennessee and Virginia. Sessions are conducted in English, and he does not accept international clients. To start, a short questionnaire and scheduling step help match the right time to connect.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach center the conversation around the client's goals and feelings so they feel heard and understood.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name strong emotions and connection patterns. Online EFT sessions guide clients through moments of emotion to build new, healthier ways of relating.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method some people use to process traumatic memories. In practice it involves structured phases where the therapist helps the person recall a memory while using bilateral stimulation and then evaluates progress together. Michael will talk through what to expect before any EMDR work begins.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or adapt methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. That decision is revisited as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer working sessions for deeper processing like EMDR. Discuss scheduling and session length during the intake to find what fits daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michael help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that begins with what matters to the person, combined with emotionally focused work and practical mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is an LMFT licensed in Tennessee and Virginia and practices from Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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