- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Manilla
Manilla Jenkins is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and related concerns. Manilla also addresses intimacy issues, sleep problems, and career stress.
She approaches sessions from a client-centered perspective, which means conversations focus on the person's own goals and strengths. She uses practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try out different behaviors. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach for people who are wrestling with addictive behaviors or struggling to find motivation for change.
Sessions often include straightforward goal-setting and short experiments between meetings. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with stress, panic, and sleep difficulty. The Gottman Method informs her work on communication and conflict when relationship problems are present.
Manilla aims to help people notice what is getting in the way and then practice concrete steps that can reduce distress. She frames the client as the expert on their life and supports clients in building on their own resources. Her background across many settings over three decades gives her a broad base of clinical experience.
People who are nervous about talking often find a clear plan helpful in early sessions. To begin, she asks about current struggles and what the client wants to change. From there she and the client decide which practical approaches to try next.
How her approaches translate to online work
Manilla uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that adapt well to conversations over distance. Client-centered work means the sessions focus on the person's goals and values, with the therapist reflecting and clarifying to help the client decide next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and often includes short exercises or practice tasks between sessions to test new ways of responding.She also draws on motivational interviewing to support people who are ambivalent about change, especially around addictions or habit patterns. That approach uses open questions and reflective listening to help a person weigh options and build internal reasons for change. Choosing the right mix of methods is collaborative; she will discuss options and adjust strategies based on the client's needs and preferences.
If you want online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus remains on practical tools, clear goals, and follow-up tasks that can be used between meetings.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, self-esteem, depression, trauma, intimacy concerns, sleep issues, and career stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, focusing on goals the person sets and strategies they can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Alabama and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.