Michael Jenkins, LMFT

Michael Jenkins is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and on navigating relationship and trauma-related concerns. Michael aims to create a calm space where people can talk openly about their feelings without fear of judgment.

He draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. He uses client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead and build trust. He also offers EMDR, which he describes as useful for processing major traumatic events or long-standing developmental trauma.

Michael works with people coping with grief, life changes, intimacy issues, anger, and low self-esteem. He also addresses concerns like abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, and post-traumatic stress. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer ways to respond to difficult feelings.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and straightforward. Michael listens first, then helps set small goals that fit the client’s life. He encourages trying different approaches to see what feels most helpful over time.

To begin, a prospective client picks the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability. This process helps match needs with the best next step.

How Michael’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person’s lead and building a trusting connection. In practice this means the therapist listens closely and helps the client name what matters most, then sets goals together to try small changes.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift the emotional patterns that shape relationships and reactions. It is useful for improving how someone responds to closeness, conflict, and stress.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is offered for processing major traumatic events or developmental trauma. EMDR sessions involve guided attention and structured phases that aim to reduce the intensity of distressing memories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide what fits a person’s goals, needs, and comfort level. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly adapt techniques like EFT and EMDR for remote sessions, helping maintain momentum when in-person visits are difficult.