Deidre Jenkins, LMFT

Deidre Jenkins is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing big life questions and transitions. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, motivation, and midlife crisis. Her tone is respectful and direct, aimed at people who want practical change and clearer direction.

She uses short, goal-focused conversations to figure out what matters most to each person. Sessions are shaped around the client's needs and pace, with straightforward tools for coping with stress and improving communication. Deidre encourages small, doable steps that build confidence over time.

Over 17 years in practice, she has worked with a wide range of relationship and workplace challenges. That background informs how she helps people sort priorities, rebuild trust after infidelity, and navigate divorce or blended family transitions. Money and career concerns are addressed alongside emotional and relational issues.

Her approach mixes evidence-informed methods with a client-centered style. She adapts strategies from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods to match each person. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help finding momentum and making decisions.

People who choose her often want practical plans and clearer next steps. She aims to make sessions useful from the first meeting. If you are weighing a life change or feeling stuck in midlife, she offers conversational, actionable support to help move forward.

How her approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following each person's lead to understand what they want to change. It helps people feel heard and guides the session toward practical goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks larger thoughts and behaviors into smaller parts to spot patterns and try new ways of responding; this approach often helps with anxiety, stress, and low mood. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to make a change but feel stuck by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal motivation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a client's goals and preferences. Discussions in early sessions help shape a plan that combines listening, problem-solving, and small experiments tailored to each person's life.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into busy days, because sessions can be easier to schedule around work, childcare, or travel. Online conversations can allow focused check-ins, goal reviews, and practice of new skills in between meetings without needing extra travel time.