Michael Jenkins, LICSW

Michael Jenkins is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Alabama with four years of practice experience. He helps people who are facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and substance use concerns. He invites clients to set their own goals and helps them take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

He approaches care with a belief that each person is the expert on their own story. Sessions focus on clients' strengths and on practical steps they can take between meetings. Michael emphasizes collaboration and respect while offering clear, down-to-earth guidance.

In session he uses conversational, goal-focused methods. He helps people break problems into manageable parts and try new ways of responding. He works with issues like addictions, anger, low self-esteem, panic, and intimacy-related struggles by mixing talk and structured techniques.

Michael also supports people coping with complex medical and life situations. That includes chronic pain, disability, post-traumatic stress, and recovery after disaster or violence. He pays particular attention to first responder and veteran concerns when they come up.

His approach blends client-centered listening with methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused work. This combination aims to both ease immediate distress and build longer-term coping skills. To begin, he asks about what matters most to the person and helps set practical next steps.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects back what matters, and helps people identify their own strengths and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and teaches practical ways to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and panic. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental way to explore a person's reasons for change and to build their motivation for steps like reducing substance use or trying new coping strategies.

Deciding on an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. From there, he will suggest methods to try and check in regularly to make sure the approach is working for the person.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow people to meet from different locations. Some formats may be better for quick check-ins while others suit longer sessions that involve structured exercises. The therapist will help match the practical format to the client's needs and schedule.