Beverly Rivard, LCSW
Licensed in Alaska · 22 years in practice
Beverly Rivard helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, and life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Alaska
- CSWS1028 · expires June 2026
- LCSW, Utah
- 12972640-3501 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1821250606 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
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About Beverly
Beverly Rivard helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, and life changes. She supports clients dealing with ADHD, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting challenges, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Beverly also addresses concerns related to LGBT matters, gender dysphoria, and feeling isolated or stuck.
She draws on 22 years of experience and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW. Beverly blends practical coping tools with mindful practices.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on small, doable steps that reduce worry and restore energy. Her approach is warm and straightforward. She listens first, then helps clients name what matters most.
Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are mixed with client-centered care to build on strengths and find workable solutions. Beverly uses hypnotherapy and existential ideas when helpful to shift perspective and meaning. She encourages simple daily practices such as brief mindfulness exercises and movement to ease stress.
Work in therapy aims to be relevant to everyday life and manageable between sessions. She accepts people in Alaska and international clients and offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging sessions. Beverly invites people to try an approach that fits their goals and life rhythm, helping them move toward clearer choices and more steady days.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Beverly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Beverly names
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and supporting them without judgment. It helps when someone needs a safe place to talk, want to clarify their values, or make decisions that fit their life.Mindfulness therapy teaches brief mental and physical practices to reduce reactivity and calm the mind. These techniques can help with anxiety, sleep problems, stress, and staying grounded during change.
Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying small steps that produce real change. It is useful for people who want practical, short-term strategies for problems like work stress, parenting challenges, or relationship communication.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and daily routines, then suggest one or a blend of methods. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time to match what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different needs. Video calls let therapists and clients see each other for a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates, try brief exercises, or check in between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep progress moving forward.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Beverly help with?
Beverly supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, ADHD, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is Beverly's therapy style like?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She listens first, builds on strengths, and focuses on short practical steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of experience as a counselor, social worker, and coach to her practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Utah and Alaska and based in Alaska.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Beverly accepts international clients.
What session formats does Beverly use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Beverly?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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