Michael Jenkins, LMFT

Michael Jenkins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience, licensed to practice in Tennessee and Virginia. Based in Virginia, he works with adults and couples on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, self-esteem challenges, anger, intimacy-related issues, and life transitions. He also supports clients facing abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness work, questions of life purpose, and issues common to veterans and members of the armed forces, including post-traumatic stress.

He emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that invites open conversation about thoughts and feelings. He aims to build a therapeutic space where clients feel heard and supported while they take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Taking that first step often requires courage, and he offers steady guidance throughout the process.

Michael offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a research-based trauma therapy that can be useful for processing major traumatic events as well as developmental trauma from childhood. He is available for consultations about whether EMDR might be an appropriate option. His current availability is Tuesday through Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 3:30 pm Eastern time.

Therapeutic Approaches Offered Online

Michael Jenkins uses several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online care. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and helping clients explore their values, feelings, and choices. It is helpful for stress, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, and general emotional support.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps couples and individuals identify and reshape patterns of emotional interaction, increasing connection and improving relationship communication. EFT is often used for intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns, and repairing relational ruptures.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused treatment that helps someone process painful memories and reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions. It can be applied to single-incident traumas as well as developmental trauma from childhood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or busy lives while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.