At a glance
- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Alabama / 5280C
- NPI
- 1386414910
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Alabama
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Addictions help
- Trauma care
- Strengths focused
About Michael
Michael Jenkins is a licensed clinical social worker in Alabama who helps people dealing with addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and related challenges. He approaches each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on the goals they set. Michael aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.
He brings four years of professional experience to sessions. Michael uses straightforward, goal-oriented work to tackle problems like substance use, panic attacks, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. He also supports people facing chronic illness, traumatic brain injury, and recovery after natural or human-caused disasters.
Michael’s style centers on listening, asking useful questions, and building on strengths. He practices Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change, and uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the person’s priorities central. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods guide practical steps and small experiments between sessions.
In trauma-related work he applies Trauma-Focused Therapy principles to address post-traumatic stress and the effects of abuse or violence. Sessions tend to be concrete and paced to what each person can handle. Michael focuses on skills people use in their day-to-day life rather than long lectures.
People who choose Michael can expect a respectful, collaborative approach that honors individual experience. He helps clients break big challenges into clear, doable steps and stays focused on the goals they name.
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How these approaches fit into online therapy
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to help people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify priorities, which can be useful for addictions or ambivalence about treatment.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person’s experience without imposing outside goals. This approach helps people feel heard while they work through anxiety, grief, or relationship-related concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, in plain terms, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It encourages small experiments and new coping skills for depression, panic attacks, and mood symptoms.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
The original profile did not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people practice skills in real-life settings between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions when they match a person’s goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
4+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael help with?
He supports people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions emphasize listening and collaboration. He helps clients set their own goals and uses practical steps to move toward those goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with people who face substance use, trauma, mood disorders, and related challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an Alabama Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential - LICSW - and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers