Manilla Jenkins, LPC

Manilla Jenkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, and career-related challenges. Her practice also addresses abandonment issues, body image, chronic pain or illness, codependency, communication struggles, substance and process addictions, family problems, infidelity, financial stress, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, panic and phobias, post-traumatic stress, and the development of self-love.

Jenkins approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, holding that each person is the expert of their own story and possesses resources that can be harnessed to navigate change. She emphasizes empowerment and support, guiding clients through the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life. Her work blends practical strategies and compassionate listening to help clients build motivation, confidence, and healthier patterns in relationships and daily living.

Throughout her career she has helped individuals and couples identify goals, develop coping skills, and make meaningful shifts. Jenkins aims to create a collaborative environment where clients’ priorities shape the pace and focus of treatment, allowing for tailored progress toward greater wellbeing.