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Tony Jenkins

Calm, practical care for family concerns

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tony

Tony Jenkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on practical help for everyday problems. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first step feel easier for a worried parent. Sessions begin with simple conversation about what is most pressing and what the family hopes to change.

He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they think and feel. That openness guides how he plans treatment.

Background and approach

Tony draws on a mix of therapy methods to match each person's needs and goals. Over ten years of practice in Georgia has given him experience with stress, anxiety, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. He also works with trauma, anger, addiction, grief, and concerns around identity and sexuality.

His background includes supporting people facing ADHD and autism spectrum concerns as part of broader care. Tony uses therapies that teach concrete skills for managing emotions and reactions. He also draws on trauma-focused work when past hurt affects daily life.

Internal Family Systems is one approach he may use to help people understand different parts of themselves. When parents describe family strain or relationship tension, he helps them break problems into manageable steps. He encourages clear goals and small changes that fit real life.

Sessions can be done in several online formats to suit different schedules and needs.

Therapy approaches that work online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It teaches clear steps and practical tasks that can be used between sessions to reduce stress, anxiety, and mood symptoms.

DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, blends acceptance and change by teaching skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It is useful when strong emotions or impulsive reactions make daily life harder.

Together with trauma-focused work, these approaches give tools for managing reactions to past hurt and reducing symptoms tied to traumatic events. Tony will explain the methods and suggest what may fit the situation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. From there he tailors techniques and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits like flexible scheduling and easier access from home. Video calls let the therapist and client meet face to face, while phone, live chat, and text messaging provide shorter check-ins and ongoing support. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy family life and to practice new skills between sessions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Work that takes difficult past experience into account and moves at a pace you set, with attention to feeling steady before anything else. Being in your own space can make that easier for some people.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?
Tony addresses stress, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues. He also works with identity, relationship, and family concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical, focusing on what to change and how to try it at home. Conversations emphasize skills, coping tools, and understanding how past experiences affect current patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience practicing in Georgia and has worked with a range of mood, trauma, and behavior concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with license number GA LPC LPC009950 and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Tony offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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