Therapist profile
Dr. Dorothy Jenkins, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW clinician - anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLMSW
- LicenseLMSW, Michigan / 6801005052; Psychologist, Michigan / 6301007055
- NPI1598089526
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Dorothy
Dr. Dorothy Jenkins is a Michigan-licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) with 40 years of professional experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. She also helps people facing relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, and career or parenting stress.
Her approach is direct and practical. She shapes conversations and plans around what each person brings to the room. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings, not just talking. The aim is better coping and clearer decision-making in daily life.
Over four decades she has worked with many kinds of concerns, from long-term mood struggles to sudden life changes. That background informs how she notices patterns and suggests alternatives. She pays attention to how relationships and routines affect emotions and behavior.
Dr. Jenkins helps people with intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, and those looking for coaching around life transitions. She encourages straightforward goal setting and regular check-ins on progress. Her style is steady and practical rather than theoretical.
If you want to address anger that shows up at work or home, she can talk through triggers and responses. To begin, the site process asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so you can see how her way of working fits your needs.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Dr. Jenkins uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what people can do differently in daily life. One approach emphasizes identifying patterns that lead to strong emotions and practicing alternative responses to change how those patterns play out. This helps with recurring anger, anxiety, and relationship conflicts. Another common approach involves short-term skills training that targets stress management and coping tools people can use between sessions to reduce escalation and improve mood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to test methods, track what helps, and adjust plans based on real-world results and personal preferences. The client and therapist decide together which techniques to focus on and how to pace the work.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to work on issues that show up at home or work by bringing real situations into discussion. Licensed professionals tailor the format and frequency to match goals and everyday routines.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, career questions, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and focused on clear steps and regular check-ins. Conversations are shaped to identify patterns and actions a person can take between sessions.
What is her experience background?
She has 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW and is licensed in Michigan.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.