Michael Jenkins, LICSW

Michael Jenkins is a licensed clinical social worker in Alabama with four years of practice. He focuses on stress and anxiety alongside depression, grief, trauma, and addiction. He aims to help people who feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or life changes. Michael approaches therapy as a collaborative process and treats clients with respect and practical attention.

He believes each person knows their own story and carries strengths that matter in recovery. Sessions center on the goals the client sets, whether that means reducing panic, managing cravings, or coping with loss. He offers straightforward strategies and listens for what matters most to the person in front of him.

Michael uses a mix of talk-based methods to match different problems and preferences. Techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy help identify unhelpful thoughts and shift patterns that worsen anxiety. Solution-focused ideas keep conversations focused on small, concrete steps the client can take between meetings.

Trauma-focused practices are used when past events interfere with daily life, and motivational interviewing supports people who are unsure about change. Across approaches, Michael aims to make sessions practical, paced to the client, and grounded in real-life goals.

He works with concerns ranging from panic and social anxiety to substance use and compassion fatigue. Sessions are centered on what the client wants to achieve and on building everyday skills that make life more manageable.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Michael blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that fit online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead, helping people feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety and panic.

He also uses motivational interviewing to support people who are unsure about change, helping them find their own reasons for moving forward. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing a single style.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Finding a format that fits daily life helps therapy stick - for example, shorter check-ins can fit a work break, and phone-only sessions may need less bandwidth than video. In any case, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule and to apply skills learned in sessions directly to daily routines.