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Kim Villarreal

Kim Villarreal, LICSW, LCSW

Therapist in Texas

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday life

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Texas, District of Columbia, Oregon

Languages

English, Spanish

  • Trauma and abuse focus
  • Spanish and English
  • Collaborative planning

About Kim

Kim Villarreal is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support. She is identified as LICSW and LCSW and works from Texas. She greets people with a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach and helps them take the first steps toward change.

She centers sessions on helping people notice thoughts and feelings that cause uneasiness. Conversations aim to surface what is getting in the way, then try small, doable changes. Kim uses clear language and simple tools so people can use what they learn between sessions.

Her work covers common life stresses such as anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strains, and coping with change. Trauma and abuse is listed among her focus areas, and she also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction-related concerns, and self-esteem struggles. She helps people manage practical problems like caregiving stress, chronic illness, and blended family challenges.

Kim brings about 10 years of experience as a clinician to sessions. She combines methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy to suit each person. Treatment plans are shaped to fit real life and real goals.

She speaks English and Spanish and works with people who want steady, collaborative guidance. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step connect someone to therapy and set the pace for follow-up work.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, guides people to notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by focusing on meaningful steps rather than eliminating all uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors and offers straightforward tools to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and skills-based change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build understanding and trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT tools for remote sessions so people can practice skills between meetings and move toward clearer goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kim help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting worries, relationship problems, and trauma and abuse among other issues. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, caregiving stress, and adoption and foster care challenges.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is straightforward and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and feelings, trying practical skills, and shaping changes that fit daily life.

What experience does she bring?

She has about 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of life and mental health concerns. That background informs a practical, skills-oriented approach.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is listed as LICSW and LCSW, with practice located in Texas. The credentials appear as DC LICSW and OR LCSW in source details.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can I work with her from another country?

International clients are not currently accepted. Therapy is offered to people located where she practices in Texas.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy match?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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