My therapists allows me to be myself. She helps me to identify those parts of me that can be improved. She addresses my concerns with thoughtfulness and compassion. She guides me gently through therapy by helping me to adjust yet never making me feel judged. I feel lighter and happier every time we have an encounter.
Arkila Covington, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Arkila is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Arkila. View 33 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California, Missouri, and 1 more
Recent reviews
Arkila Is a breath of fresh air and very knowledgeable as it pertains to her field of expertise. Truly one of a kind.
More about Arkila
- 6 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California, Missouri and Texas with over 5 years of experience working as a psychocounselor, behavior modification specialist and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, substance use, LGBT-related issues and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and narrative therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Arkila Covington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568631497.
- LMFT · California · 93941 · Expires August 2025
- LMFT · Missouri · 2017030439 · Expires February 2026
- LMFT · Texas · 204163 · Expires August 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Arkila Covington
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
My therapists allows me to be myself. She helps me to identify those parts of me that can be improved. She addresses my concerns with thoughtfulness and compassion. She guides me gently through therapy by helping me to adjust yet never making me feel judged. I feel lighter and happier every time we have an encounter.
Arkila Is a breath of fresh air and very knowledgeable as it pertains to her field of expertise. Truly one of a kind.
I’m sad I didn’t find Arkila sooner! She is a treasure trove of information and help. A true blessing.
Arkila is a phenomenal mental health professional! I needed to summon a massive amount of courage to admit I needed professional help to rectify my emotional trauma and I'm absolutely glad I did. Arkila is extremely empathetic, personable, compassionate, and is masterful at asking high quality questions to help me brainstorm solutions to overcome my internal struggles. I highly recommend her, 10/10!
Professional and personable
My time with Arkila has been very helpful. She has helped me reach my goals that we discussed and process my emotions. I highly recommend her as a therapist.
Arkila is very kind and knowledgeable, I recommend working with her!!
She is a great listener and gives tangible solutions to scenarios. I leave each session feeling better than when I came. You are also given time to process during the therapy session or reflect. That's very helpful for me.
Felt like Arkila adjusted to meet me where I was at and really heard and catered to what i want to get out of therapy.
Arkila is amazing and honest. She’s kind, but is not afraid to tell you the truth! I appreciate her so much, she’s helped me a lot and I hope to continue therapy with her long-term.
After just one session, I am feeling comfortable and confident that we will work well together. I’m grateful that this option for experienced and thoughtful therapists is available.
Arkila is fabulous !!! She is extremely knowledgeable caring informational wise and on it. Within the first 10 minutes of my first session she knew exactly what I was going through and helped me. HIGHLY recommend her.
Lovely woman! Asks questions that make me think, and sends helpful notes throughout the month
I’m learning to extend my thought process beyond what I knew before, it’s been really helpful to me!
Arkila is very caring in her work.
Arkila has been a very good therapist to me, I highly recommend her :)
Arkila and I have only met twice but I have enjoyed working with her and am excited to continue our sessions together. She listens well but also offers great feedback that challenges my thinking.
Arkila is amazing! She listens to my concerns, challenges my irrational concerns with psychology & facts because she’s wicked smart, and while talking & dealing with trauma is painful, that’s part of healing and it’s necessary, but she does so in a way that brings me the most joy, peace, and clear-headedness thinking I’ve ever had. She’s an incredible therapist and I’d highly recommend her!
This woman is absolutely wonderful. She reflects God so well. Her wisdom is straight from scripture and is truly useful for challenging and encouraging. Her perspective is refreshing and the truth she speaks is so freeing!
Arkila Covington has made he really think about my actions and explore why I’ve done the things I’ve done. Arkila has a way of questioning that causes me to reflect in ways that I would not have been able to do. She is very good at what she does.
She's very respectful and knowledgeable in her profession, and she always listens and tries to help me.
She’s the best! Really Challenges my pre conceived notions and pushes me to do some serious personal growth
Arkila is a great strategic listener. She can hear what I mean when I feel like I’m just rambling. Nothing gets past her and I appreciate that because it gives us more to discuss helping me learn more about me.
10/10 recommend
Ms. Covington is an excellent therapist. She helped me navigate a very difficult part of my life. She is thoughtful, and understanding. I would recommend her to my friends and family.
She just gets me! She provides insight and perspective. I have never met a therapist who understands what I need through random rambling.
She is wonderful kind and very insightful
She’s great!
Arkila has provided me with a safe space and assistance to explore a range of issues - some of which were so deeply hidden and intertwined in a bunch of stuff. She is considerate and reflective and is measured in her emotional based responses and this is good for me as I tend to get quite deep in my emotion. Having someone that can help me reflect without the heavy emotion has been extremely helpful. I cannot thank her enough
What Arkila h pled me uncover about myself and the root cause of the problem astounded me. Now she and I can work through my anger and un forgiveness issues so I can become a person I can love again. Thank you, Arkila Covington.
Best therapist I’ve ever had. She knows her stuff & always so pleasant. She’s really helping me with some breakthroughs. I’m grateful for her.
I live aArkikas understanding and guidance and knowledge of God and Jesus and working with me to help Me understand
Arkila Covington is an amazing therapist. She speaks honestly, gives insight that motivates me to be my best. Her counsel has been perfect for me. I believe she is heaven sent!
Frequently asked questions
Does Arkila Covington offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Arkila Covington works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Arkila Covington speak?
Arkila Covington speaks English.
How many years of experience does Arkila Covington have?
Arkila Covington has 6 years of experience.
Where is Arkila Covington licensed to practice?
Arkila Covington is licensed to practice in California, Missouri, and Texas.
Does Arkila Covington accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Arkila Covington accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Arkila Covington offer?
Arkila Covington offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Arkila Covington?
Arkila Covington can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Arkila Covington?
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