Chris Heverling, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arkansas | Addiction, Austism, and Arkansans with Disabilities

Chris Heverling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arkansas with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and systems across diverse settings, including corrections, family services, child protective services, community mental health, and acute care. He is passionate about helping clients find freedom from suffering, develop resilience, and create a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life.

Chris specializes in addiction treatment, co-occurring disorders, indidivuals with disabilities, sexual abuse in men, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and spectrum disorders. He primarily works with adolescents (16+) and adults, taking a team-oriented, client-centered approach tailored to individual needs. His focus is on helping clients navigate life challenges, build confidence, and develop coping skills for unavoidable stressors.

He uses evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing, providing practical tools and strategies to improve emotional regulation, mental health, and overall wellness. Chris encourages clients to build sustainable mental health skills, offering support from full therapy courses to “tune-ups” as life circumstances change.

Chris is committed to creating a compassionate, safe, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges, develop personal strengths, and embrace growth through therapy. His goal is to help clients step into life with boldness, confidence, and resilience, even in the face of difficult experiences.