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. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and major life changes while supporting concerns such as intimacy, anger, self-esteem, and depression. He also brings experience addressing issues like abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, and post-traumatic stress.

He cultivates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be shared freely, and he regards the decision to seek a more fulfilling life as a courageous first step. In his work he uses evidence-informed methods, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or EMDR. EMDR is a structured, research-based therapy often used for traumatic events and developmental trauma from childhood, and he is available to discuss whether it might be appropriate for a given situation.

Michael offers scheduled availability on Tuesday through Thursday afternoons, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm Eastern time. As an LMFT, he draws on relational and emotion-focused approaches to help clients explore patterns, build stronger connections, and develop practical coping skills tailored to each person’s goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care for Trauma and Relationships

Michael Jenkins integrates several established approaches to support healing and growth. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and strengths while working toward goals in a supportive atmosphere. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, which can help couples and individuals improve connection and resolve recurring patterns. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a structured, research-informed method often used to address traumatic memories and developmental trauma from childhood; it can reduce the intensity of distress tied to those experiences.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Michael works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy aligns with each person’s pace and priorities.

Online sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering greater flexibility for scheduling and access. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy schedules, geographic constraints, and changing life circumstances while working with licensed professionals who tailor care to individual concerns.