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Winzetta "Wendy" Jenkins, LCSW
Tennessee
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Motivational Interviewing
About Winzetta
Winzetta "Wendy" Jenkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with ten years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and everyday coping when life changes. Wendy also focuses on compassion fatigue and supports people facing workplace strain and caregiver stress.
Wendy uses clear, goal-focused methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try alternative responses. She also uses client-centered methods to listen and build on what each person brings to the room.
Her approach is practical and direct. Sessions often include identifying patterns, setting small behavioral goals, and trying short experiments between meetings. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify what a person wants to change and to increase motivation for those changes.
Wendy has worked in settings that included services for older adults, people experiencing homelessness, and survivors of intimate partner violence. That background informs how she supports people who face complex stressors and life transitions. She explains options plainly and helps clients choose what to try next.
People considering work with Wendy are encouraged to ask about how sessions are structured and what to expect in the first few meetings. She welcomes questions about goals, pacing, and how the methods mentioned might fit a person's situation.
How CBT and related approaches are used online
Wendy commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior and then test small changes. CBT focuses on practical steps such as tracking thoughts, trying new responses, and setting brief experiments to see what works. Client-Centered Therapy is used alongside CBT to provide listening, reflection, and to shape goals around what the person values most.Motivational Interviewing appears when someone feels unsure about making a change; it uses guided conversation to clarify goals and increase the willingness to try new strategies. Together these methods are aimed at clear, achievable steps rather than long theoretical discussion.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Wendy will help figure out which approach fits based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences, and she collaborates on next steps and pacing.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit meetings into work breaks, avoid travel time, or use a shorter check-in when days are busy. Ask about the session length and how homework or between-session tasks are handled to make sure they fit into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The style is practical and goal-focused, using listening and short experiments to change unhelpful habits and thoughts.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of clinical experience and prior work that included geriatrics and services for people facing homelessness and intimate partner violence.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW in Tennessee and lists her practice location in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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