Michael Jenkins, LMFT

Michael Jenkins is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience. He listens without judgment and helps people take the first steps toward feeling better. He aims to create a calm space where clients can talk through hard things and try new ways of coping.

He draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to each person. He also uses emotionally-focused methods to help people understand and shift painful interaction patterns in relationships. For trauma-related concerns he offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which some clients choose for major traumatic events or long-term developmental wounds.

Michael has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. He helps with intimacy-related struggles, communication problems, abandonment issues, and life changes like divorce or finding new purpose. He also lists experience with veteran and armed forces issues and post-traumatic stress.

Sessions emphasize simple practices such as mindfulness exercises and clearer communication techniques. Michael works at a steady pace and adapts approaches to each person’s needs. He invites questions and explains options so clients can choose what feels right.

He holds LMFT credentials and is licensed in Tennessee and Virginia. Sessions are offered in English and scheduled within his stated hours. To begin, readers can follow the site's matching steps and book based on availability.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered work focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. Online sessions using this approach center conversation on immediate concerns and practical next steps, helping people try small changes between meetings.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people recognize and change unhelpful patterns in close relationships. In virtual sessions this can mean guided conversations about needs and feelings, with practice of new ways to connect and respond.

EMDR is a trauma-focused method some clients choose for major events or childhood developmental trauma. When used in remote work the therapist explains the process clearly and adapts activities so they can be completed during an online meeting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options and recommend a direction based on the person's goals, history, and comfort level. This is a collaborative decision rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that fits their needs. Licensed professionals aim to make sessions fit daily life while focusing on the issues a person brings.