Professional Profile
About
Shirley Jenkins, LCSW, JD
With more than 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges, Shirley Jenkins, LCSW, JD, is dedicated to providing compassionate, practical, and effective therapy. Licensed in both Texas and Michigan, Shirley offers telehealth counseling for adults and couples seeking support, healing, and personal growth.
Shirley understands that life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, grief, trauma, or a major life transition, she provides a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward. Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when people have both emotional support and practical tools to create healthier patterns in their lives.
Throughout her career, Shirley has developed extensive experience working with couples facing communication challenges, trust issues, and relationship distress. She also specializes in abuse and domestic violence recovery, military-related concerns, older adult issues, and faith-based counseling for those who wish to integrate their spiritual beliefs into the therapeutic process.
In addition to her Master of Social Work degree from Wayne State University, Shirley earned a Juris Doctor degree, providing her with a unique perspective on complex family, relationship, and life circumstances. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused, helping clients identify obstacles, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and achieve greater emotional well-being.
Whether you are seeking support for a current challenge or hoping to create lasting positive change, Shirley is committed to walking alongside you on your journey toward healing, growth, and renewed connection.