- EMDR
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness
About Michael
Michael Jenkins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Tennessee and Virginia with 25 years of professional experience. He helps people managing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. He also addresses intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, and depression, and lists life purpose among his focus areas.
He uses practical talking therapy alongside techniques aimed at emotional processing. Sessions involve open conversation about thoughts and feelings. He invites people to describe what feels stuck and what they want to change, then works with them to find steps forward.
Michael offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, as one part of his work. He explains that EMDR is a trauma-focused approach used for major traumatic events and developmental trauma from childhood and that it can also be appropriate in other situations beyond a single incident.
He blends Client-Centered methods, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness practices depending on the issue at hand. That means sessions may alternate between exploring emotions, improving communication skills, and practicing attention-based exercises.
Practical concerns, such as handling divorce, communication problems, abandonment, forgiveness, and veteran-related issues, are included in his stated focus areas. Language of service is English and his practice location is Virginia. Readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How Michael’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they feel understood; online sessions use that same conversational focus to identify concerns and goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name core emotions that shape close relationships and then practice different responses; online meetings can be used to try new ways of communicating and to process strong feelings. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories through guided protocols; when appropriate he will discuss whether EMDR fits a client’s situation and how it might be offered.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will review concerns, goals, and preferences together and suggest which methods to try first. That collaborative decision-making helps match techniques to the problem, whether that means focusing on emotions, rebuilding communication, or addressing traumatic memories.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In practice, online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, or schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical needs and timing during the initial matching questionnaire and first session so arrangements suit everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, life changes, intimacy problems, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas listed include abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, veteran issues, and post-traumatic stress.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
His work mixes client-centered conversation with emotion-focused techniques, mindfulness, the Gottman Method, and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions may focus on feelings, communication skills, and attention practices depending on the concern.
What is his background and experience?
He holds 25 years of professional experience and is licensed as an LMFT in Tennessee and Virginia. His practice history includes work with trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
Where is he based and how is he licensed?
He practices in Virginia and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with licenses in Tennessee and Virginia noted as TN LMFT and VA LMFT.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should review pricing details that apply to their location.
What should I do to begin working together?
To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.