- Anger management
- Substance use
- Trauma work
About Michael
Michael Jenkins is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Alabama with four years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, and anger. He also supports those facing substance use concerns and compassion fatigue.
Michael starts from the view that each person knows their story best. He treats clients as the expert on their own life and helps them use their strengths to move forward. Sessions focus on practical steps the client chooses and on clear goals they want to reach.
His work draws on approaches that include client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral tools. That means sessions can involve looking at patterns of thought and behavior, and then trying small, doable changes. He also uses motivational interviewing to help with readiness for change and solution-focused techniques to identify what works now.
People who come to him for anger concerns often want ways to manage outbursts, reduce built-up resentment, or respond differently when upset. He also sees people with trauma histories and helps them address how those experiences affect current feelings and reactions.
Michael aims to keep sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. He helps clients set achievable steps and checks progress against those goals. The focus is on what the client wants to change and on practical actions to get there.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. Sessions aim to reflect what matters to the person and to build on their strengths to reach goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact; it uses practical exercises to test new ways of responding and can help with anger, anxiety, and depression. Motivational Interviewing helps people move from uncertainty toward change by exploring values and increasing motivation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and adjusting as needed rather than promising a single method up front.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the original biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can use different tools and exercises over video or audio to practice skills between meetings and to track progress toward the client's stated goals.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger concerns does he address?
He works with people who lose their temper with loved ones, struggle with built-up resentment, or want different responses to frustration at work.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, client-centered approach that focuses on the client's goals and practical steps they can take between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience as a clinician working with addictions, trauma, mood and anxiety concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an AL LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Alabama, and practices in Alabama.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.