Arkila Covington
LMFT blending ACT, CBT, attachment, and mindfulness
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About
Arkila Covington, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Missouri with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. Her practice also addresses parenting, self-esteem, career transitions, and coaching needs, along with focused areas such as attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, chronic illness and pain, and codependency.
Her approach is warm and interactive and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Arkila integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centered perspectives, Existential ideas, and mindfulness practices. She adapts dialog and treatment planning to each person or family rather than relying on one-size-fits-all interventions.
Arkila collaborates with clients to identify meaningful goals, develop practical coping skills, and unpack patterns that interfere with relationships and daily life. She welcomes people who are ready to explore change and offers support focused on clarifying values, building connection, and navigating transitions.
Her approach is warm and interactive and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Arkila integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centered perspectives, Existential ideas, and mindfulness practices. She adapts dialog and treatment planning to each person or family rather than relying on one-size-fits-all interventions.
Arkila collaborates with clients to identify meaningful goals, develop practical coping skills, and unpack patterns that interfere with relationships and daily life. She welcomes people who are ready to explore change and offers support focused on clarifying values, building connection, and navigating transitions.
- Location:
- Missouri, United States
- Years Experience:
- 9
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach: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
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MO LMFT 2017030439, CA LMFT 93941
- NPI Number: 1568631497
- License: LMFT (California), LMFT (Missouri), LMFT (Texas)
Remote therapy style and methods
Arkila offers remote sessions that draw on structured and relational approaches to help clients address current problems and longstanding patterns. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with attachment-informed work and mindfulness practices to create a tailored plan. Sessions focus on clarifying values, building practical skills, and exploring relational patterns that affect daily life.
In plain terms, CBT is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, while ACT emphasizes learning to live in alignment with personal values even when difficult feelings are present. Attachment-Based methods support understanding how early relationship experiences shape current relationships and communication. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to increase present-moment awareness and self-regulation.
Arkila frames online work as collaborative, inviting clients to set goals and select tools that fit their needs. Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how conversations and skill-building take place.
What is Arkila's clinical experience?
Arkila has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting, and intimacy-related matters.
What credentials does she hold?
She is an LMFT. License details listed on the profile are MO LMFT 2017030439 and CA LMFT 93941.
Which languages does she offer services in?
Services are offered in English.
Where is Arkila located?
Arkila practices in Missouri.
How can clients work with Arkila remotely?
Clients can connect with Arkila by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates Arkila does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with Arkila.