About me

I am a licensed mental health professional counselor in Georgia with 25 years of experience. I have primarily worked with children and adolescents. My expertise covers a wide range of areas including depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, grief, childhood trauma, stress management, anger issues, social anxiety, oppositional defiant, ADHD

My counseling style is client focused, attentive, conscientious, with authentic engagement. My approach is eclectic nature utilizing strategies and techniques from various treatment modalities which combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive therapy, as well as dialectical behavioral therapy. I will provide you with coping strategies to manage your life.

I find children and adolescents a joy to work with and have had great success with helping individuals get back on track and reach their full potential. I look forward to working with you and your family.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 25

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

GA LPC LPC003862

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Charlene Jenkins. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jul 23, 2023 after therapy with Charlene for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coaching

Charlene is excellent, I highly recommend her to anyone looking for guidance with their mental health with regards to trauma.

Written on Jul 23, 2023 after therapy with Charlene for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

Charlene is awesome. She is real and loves Christ

Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with Charlene for 11 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and family conflicts

Charlene is kind, respectful, caring and supportive. When we finish a session I always feel so much better, and well equipped to face my obstacles and challenges. Thank you so much Charlene.

Written on Jun 29, 2023 after therapy with Charlene for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

Charlene Jenkins offers excellent counseling! I have had several sessions with her, and I highly recommend her! I appreciate her compassion, empathy, wisdom, and relationship with God, as I am a spiritual person.

Written on Jun 08, 2023 after therapy with Charlene for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Charlene is a great therapist! She is incredibly kind, patient and attentive to the needs of her clients. She has truly helped me uncover the deep rooted causes behind struggles that I had and also helped and encouraged me to work through them with God.

Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Charlene for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

She is simply amazing

Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Charlene for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Charlene is understanding, compassionate and helpful. I am heard by her and she has helped me navigate through multiple traumas.

Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Charlene for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

My issues are so diverse and difficult. I know she probably feels caught up in ALL my problems, but, she is always calm, comforting and gives me Hope.

Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Charlene for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Was very polite and professional.

Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Charlene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

This is my 1st time ever doing therapy and Charlene makes me feel comfortable, like I'm just talking to a friend. I'm actually sad when my time is up because I feel like I can talk to her for hours

Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Charlene for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

She's very understanding and tends to get right to the heart of my problem and offer suggestions to better my myself

Written on Jan 28, 2023 after therapy with Charlene for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Charlene is fantastic. She is wise and really listened and made me feel respected.

Written on Jan 21, 2023 after therapy with Charlene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Dr Charlene has been unprofessional by changing our sessions last minute multiple times and not even showing up to our last one.

Written on Dec 31, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Wonderful therapist who has a balanced approach leaving me to feel as though I was truly heard. Every conversation left me at peace and ready to take on the issues of the day. I highly recommend Charlene Jenkins!

Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 1 month

Excellent

Written on Oct 14, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 2 weeks

She is responsive respectful and eager to guide adolescent to look at family dynamics who he can respond differently and control his choices to be more productive and improve communication

Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Great listener and gives good feedback!

Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, anger management, and intimacy-related issues

Charlene is very attentive, compassionate , affirming, and effective in how she speaks and listens to the struggles I’m facing. She offers resources, helpful tools and a calmness during our sessions.

Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, adhd, and bipolar disorder

She made me feel comfortable from day one.

Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Very helpful person! She is attentive & empathetic. Her sessions have been very helpful.

Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Charlene has been a great help to our relationship in such a short space of time. Although we still have work to do we already recognise the changes in our communication styles for the better.

Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

She’s so amazing. No words can adequately describe how attentive and helpful she has been.

Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

She’s amazing and she implements Christianity in our sessions and this makes me feel much better. She listens and advices form her point of view aswel. It’s always better to hear someone’s point of view. She does her job very well.

Written on Jun 21, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She’s very sweet and makes you feel comfortable

Written on May 29, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Charlene is so patient and such a great listener. She gives the best advice and recommendations! Her personality is extremely welcoming. Therapy feels like talking to a family member.

Written on May 28, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Charlene is the best. Her approach is very patient, warm and understanding. I’m thankful to work with her!

Written on May 15, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue

I like that Charlene seems to understand all that I’ve been thru and is helping me decide what is most important to work on first.

Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I look forward to speaking to her. She understands me, and helps me learn ways to navigate challenges in life. Glad I have her as a therapist.

Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Very encouraging! She makes you feel comfortable right away and really listens to your needs

Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I always look forward to my meeting with Charlene! She is such an open, down-to-earth, joyful and loving person that simply has a bright shine to her, and she always listens to me with complete focus, giving me a chance to say everything I have to say even if we are running out of time. It's a very relaxed and safe atmosphere and I would recommend it 11/10!

Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Ms. Jenkins was very attentive and down to earth. I thoroughly enjoyed my session with her myself and my significant other.

Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 2 months

Miss Jenkins has helped me discover myself in ways I never thought I needed. Not only did she help build my confidence, she also helped rebuild my relationship with god.

Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues

I love my therapist! I have had 3 others but I feel my current one really understands what I’m saying and helps me get to the root of things

Written on Mar 25, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders

Very empathetic. I felt well from the first moment on

Written on Feb 12, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 1 month

I find Charlene Jenkins to be an amazing therapist. She listens, she is very understanding and helps me get through my problems.

Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Super personable and creates a very welcoming space to discuss whatever I need to go over.

Written on Jan 30, 2022 after therapy with Charlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem

It’s been a pleasure working with Charlene she holds so much wisdom and is a great listener !

Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Charlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

I am enjoying the opportunity to work with Charlene Jenkins.

Work with me!