Beverly Knighten , LCSW

Beverly Knighten is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Arkansas with 20 years of experience providing counseling across a range of settings. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career transitions, addiction, and serious mental illness, and has supported many who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Much of her clinical work has involved serving military populations in varied roles and environments, bringing practical experience with complex life stressors and transitions.

Her therapeutic style is compassionate, interactive, and respectful, grounded in a nonjudgmental approach that centers each person’s strengths and goals. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained to assess and treat emotional and behavioral difficulties - she integrates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, person-centered listening, solution-focused strategies, and motivational approaches to tailor treatment to each individual. Beverly collaborates with clients to create clear, realistic plans that address immediate concerns and build long-term coping skills.

She emphasizes empowerment and resilience, helping people take the steps they choose toward greater wellbeing. Beverly’s work aims to support clients through change, recovery, and growth while honoring their unique experiences and values.

Approach to Care and Benefits of Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience with empathy and respect. It emphasizes listening, validating feelings, and supporting clients to set their own goals - helping with relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, and general life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns. It is practical and skills-focused, often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with change.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that helps people explore their own motivations for change and strengthen commitment to realistic steps. It can be especially useful for addictions, ambivalence about change, and goal-oriented work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Beverly works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let people fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation limits, and access support from familiar surroundings. These options make consistent, ongoing work with licensed professionals more accessible and easier to maintain alongside daily life.