Manilla Jenkins, LPC

Manilla Jenkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with 30 years of professional experience. Over three decades she has supported people facing stress and anxiety, struggles with addictions, relationship challenges, motivation and confidence concerns, and issues related to self-esteem and trauma. She approaches each person with respect for their knowledge of their own life, believing that individuals are the experts on their own stories and already possess strengths that can be drawn on during change.

Jenkins emphasizes that taking the first steps toward a more satisfying and happier life takes courage, and she positions her work around support and empowerment. Her practice centers on helping clients recognize their strengths, build on existing resources, and move forward from patterns that feel limiting. With a steady, client-focused style and decades of experience, she aims to guide people through difficult transitions while honoring their goals and personal expertise.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Manilla Jenkins blends client-centered work with structured techniques to meet each person where they are. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and respect for the individual as the expert of their own experience. This approach helps people explore values, build self-understanding, and grow confidence at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. The Gottman Method provides practical tools for couples to improve communication, rebuild trust after conflict, and strengthen relationship skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Jenkins works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjusts methods over time to fit each person or couple. The aim is to tailor the work so progress aligns with real-life needs.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - increase flexibility and make scheduling easier for people with busy lives or mobility limits. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support while accommodating a range of comfort levels and logistical needs.