- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- EMDR
- Mindfulness
About Michael
Michael Jenkins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of professional experience licensed in Tennessee and Virginia. He helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. He also supports those facing relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered methods to focus on emotions and relationship patterns that feel hard to name. He also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for people interested in working with traumatic memories. Sessions include practical conversation, reflection on feelings, and skills people can try between meetings.
Michael describes therapy as a place to talk through difficult feelings without judgment and to consider new ways of relating to others and to oneself. He explains what a given approach involves and helps people decide which method fits their situation. The therapist aims to make sessions clear and straightforward so clients can focus on changes that matter to them.
His background includes many years working with people affected by loss, separation, and military-related issues. He blends evidence-informed practices with attention to emotional experience. That mix is intended to help clients process past events and address how those events affect current relationships and daily life.
If someone is interested in EMDR or in exploring EFT for relationship patterns, he will discuss how those approaches might help and what to expect in early sessions. Prospective clients should confirm session options and scheduling details when they reach out.
How EFT and trauma-focused methods work in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) emphasizes identifying and working with core emotions and how those feelings shape relationships. It helps people name and respond to feelings that are hard to express and to notice patterns that keep recurring in close relationships.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person is experiencing so they can explore their own thoughts and choices. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is used to process upsetting memories so they feel less overwhelming; it is often chosen by people working through specific traumatic events or long-term developmental trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the options and collaborate with each person to pick methods that match goals and comfort level. That conversation often happens in the first few meetings and can be adjusted as needs change.
Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats he offers. Many people find online sessions make it simpler to maintain regular follow-up and to try therapeutic skills between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, and trauma-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centered approaches to focus on emotions and relational patterns during sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMFT licensed in Tennessee and Virginia and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not work with 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.
What are the steps to begin?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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