Beverly Knighten
Practical, person-centered therapy with clinical experience
LCSW Arkansas
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Beverly
Beverly Knighten brings two decades of clinical experience as an LCSW to her therapeutic work in Arkansas. She draws on a long track record of helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma and abuse, and other life transitions.
Background and approach
Beverly blends practical strategies with a warm, respectful manner to help clients address relationship and career concerns as well as issues around parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, anger, and LGBT matters. Her counseling stance emphasizes collaboration and adaptability; she tailors each plan to the individual rather than relying on one fixed method.
Beverly commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and solution-focused practices, and she integrates motivational interviewing when helping people change behaviors. That mix allows her to combine concrete tools for coping and thought patterns with supportive, person-focused conversation.
Prospective clients can expect an approachable, nonjudgmental clinician who focuses on pragmatic steps toward clearer goals and improved day-to-day functioning.
Approaches and Accessibility in Online Therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space where the client's perspective guides the conversation and healing. This approach helps people who need validation, clearer self-understanding, and support while exploring goals and values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning by teaching practical coping and problem-solving skills.
Motivational Interviewing helps people explore and strengthen their own motivation for change by resolving ambivalence and setting attainable steps forward. It is often used alongside other methods when clients are working on behavior change such as managing addictions or making lifestyle adjustments.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist partners with each person to determine which combination of techniques best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration allows adjustments over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy with Beverly is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to engage in a therapeutic process from home or other convenient locations, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access timely support in ways that fit a client's routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia
Languages
English