Beverly Rivard

Beverly Rivard is a Metis, or mixed heritage woman of Chippewa-Cree and French Canadian descent, who grew up in Massachusetts. She spent most of her adult life in Montana and Wyoming until moving to Alaska in 2007. She holds Masters degrees in Counseling Psychology and Social Work. She is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Alaska, and holds certification as a Master Addiction Counselor and a clinical hypnotherapist. Her professional history includes private practice, outpatient, and residential treatment services for mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. She has supervised counselors at all levels of practice and has facilitated numerous trainings and workshops. Beverly has practiced various kinds of meditation and meditative movement since 1996 and currently has an active personal practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness practice and the cultivation of happiness are woven into her work with clients of all ages, including those with chronic substance use related conditions. She recently opened Creative Counseling Solutions, a private practice in Craig, Alaska that also offers distance sessions and workshops. Beverly lives in Craig, AK, a southeast Alaskan fishing community on an island accessible only by ferry or small plane. She enjoys traveling, creating jewelry, participating in historical re-enactments, singing, writing, and learning about Native culture.