Therapist profile
Michael Jenkins, LMFT
Virginia
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Trauma
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Virginia / 0717001399; LMFT, Tennessee / 573
- NPI1821360231
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- EMDR offered
- Gottman Method elements
- Mindfulness tools
About Michael
Michael Jenkins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Tennessee and Virginia with 25 years of clinical experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and anger. He speaks English and practices in Virginia.
Jenkins uses straightforward conversation to help people sort what they feel and why it matters. He draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person in the room. He also offers EMDR, an approach he uses for major traumatic events and for developmental trauma from childhood when appropriate.
When relationship strains show up, he brings in elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to focus on patterns between partners and improve communication. Mindfulness tools are used to help with emotional regulation and daily stress. Sessions aim to make strong reactions easier to notice and manage rather than act on impulsively.
He has spent many years helping people cope with life changes such as divorce, abandonment, and the aftereffects of military service. He also addresses intimacy-related issues, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose alongside more common concerns like low self-esteem and depression.
To begin, the usual step is a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's concerns. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist respond to what matters most and shape sessions around the person's priorities. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotions and relationship patterns; online EFT helps people notice interaction habits and practice new ways of relating. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for traumatic memories and developmental trauma; when EMDR is considered, the therapist explains what to expect and how it may be adapted for remote work.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, comfort with methods, and what feels workable. Together they decide whether to try client-centered sessions first, introduce EFT techniques for relationship issues, or pursue EMDR for trauma-related symptoms.
The practical benefit of doing therapy online is fitting sessions into everyday life more easily. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the original profile. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins during a busy week, avoid travel time, or use less bandwidth when needed. Licensed professionals adapt tools and pacing so therapy fits into the client's schedule and daily routines.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, anger, self-esteem, and depression.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that follows what matters to the person and combines it with structured methods when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional work experience as a therapist.
Which credential and location apply?
He is an LMFT licensed in Tennessee and Virginia and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
What are the first steps to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.