Michael Jenkins , LICSW

Michael Jenkins is a licensed social worker in Alabama with four years of professional experience supporting people through addiction, trauma, grief, and mood concerns. He holds the LICSW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, indicating advanced clinical training in social work and psychotherapy.

Michael focuses on helping clients manage addictions and recover from trauma and abuse, and he works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief, and substance use disorders. He approaches each person as the expert of their own story and seeks to build on the strengths clients already possess to address the challenges they face.

Taking the first step toward a more satisfying life can be difficult, and Michael centers his practice on offering steady support through that process. His role is to help clients identify and pursue the goals they set for themselves, whether those goals relate to healing from past injury, reducing symptoms of mood or anxiety disorders, or making concrete changes around substance use. Michael aims to create a respectful, collaborative therapeutic relationship that helps clients move toward the outcomes they want.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Recovery and Growth

Michael Jenkins draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused therapy in his online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping people explore their values and strengths so they can set and pursue personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that maintain substance use. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on addressing the impact of traumatic events, helping clients process painful memories and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michael works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine what fits a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time, adjusting methods as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home, while allowing sessions to be adapted to each client’s practical needs and communication style.