Michael Jenkins, LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (AL LICSW) with four years of experience, Michael Jenkins focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, and substance use concerns. He frames the work around each person's goals and strengths, and helps them take practical steps toward changing patterns that cause distress. Michael speaks English and practices in Alabama.

He begins by listening to what matters most and identifying goals the client sets. Sessions are straightforward and collaborative. He uses approaches that help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and strengthen motivation for change.

Michael draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. He uses Motivational Interviewing when people want help finding reasons to change substance use or other habits. He also employs Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of past harm and abuse.

Expect direct discussion about symptoms like panic, low mood, anger, or difficulty with intimacy. He also addresses related concerns such as chronic pain, first responder stress, seasonal mood shifts, and challenges that come after traumatic brain injury. Sessions focus on concrete skills and steps clients can practice between meetings.

Michael treats problems including self-harm thoughts, bipolar mood difficulties, and co-occurring mental health and substance issues. He supports people facing domestic violence impacts, veterans’ concerns, and midlife stressors. His role is to help clients use their own strengths to reach the goals they name.

How his approaches translate to online sessions