Arkila Covington, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT supporting relationships and growth
- Relationship and family focus
- Trauma and grief care
- Flexible online sessions
About Arkila Covington
Arkila Covington is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Missouri with nine years of clinical experience. As an LMFT she is trained to work with individuals, couples, and families to address relationship dynamics, parenting concerns, and personal challenges in the context of close relationships.
Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT-related matters, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes. She also gives attention to specific areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, blended family issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, commitment issues, and substance use disorders.
Arkila's therapeutic approach is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her work draws on evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy, and she tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person's needs. She also incorporates coaching strategies when appropriate to support practical goals.
Sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences. Arkila aims to support and empower people who are ready to take steps toward greater wellbeing.
Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT-related matters, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes. She also gives attention to specific areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, blended family issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, commitment issues, and substance use disorders.
Arkila's therapeutic approach is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her work draws on evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy, and she tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person's needs. She also incorporates coaching strategies when appropriate to support practical goals.
Sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences. Arkila aims to support and empower people who are ready to take steps toward greater wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Arkila Covington have?
Arkila Covington has 9 years of experience.
Is Arkila Covington a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are MO LMFT 2017030439 and CA LMFT 93941.
In which languages does Arkila Covington provide therapy?
Arkila Covington provides therapy in English.
Where is Arkila Covington located?
Arkila Covington is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Arkila Covington as my therapist?
You can work with Arkila Covington through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Arkila Covington work with international clients?
Arkila Covington does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Arkila Covington cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or emotions arise. It is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions where learning to respond differently to internal experiences can increase meaningful engagement.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that develop in relationships and how early attachment experiences shape present-day connections. This approach can help with relationship difficulties, attachment challenges, parenting concerns, and healing after abandonment or loss.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is determined collaboratively. Arkila works together with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend approaches to match each person's needs rather than relying on a single method.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, accommodate different communication styles, and maintain continuity of care across changes in schedule or location.