Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Kim Villarreal, LICSW, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 53764
- Licensed in District of Columbia
- LICSW, licence LC200002087
- Licensed in Oregon
- LCSW, licence L16171
- NPI
- 1932860194
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Kim supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT and CBT
- Client-centered work
- English and Spanish
About Kim
Kim Villarreal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with 10 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, and trauma and abuse. Kim speaks English and Spanish and uses several practical therapy approaches to help people manage day-to-day challenges.
Kim works in a straightforward way. She listens to what is happening now and what has led up to it. She helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. Then she practices safer alternatives and small changes that can fit into daily life.
Her background includes direct social work practice across settings and a decade supporting people through difficult transitions. She uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive and acceptance-focused methods to address mood, stress, and relationship patterns. Sessions often include skills practice for coping and emotion regulation.
People come to Kim for a range of concerns including chronic illness, caregiver strain, communication problems, codependency, and issues tied to adoption or blended families. She also supports people navigating anger, self-esteem struggles, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Kim aims to help clients clarify goals, test practical steps, and track small wins. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the site. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without fighting them and then commit to actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, grief, and life changes because it focuses on purposeful behavior rather than thought elimination. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with depression, anxiety, and coping strategies for stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful listening stance and collaborative goal setting, giving people space to name what matters and move at a practical pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kim will talk with each person about what feels most useful and try different methods until a good fit emerges. This is a collaborative process that centers the client's goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow a shorter check-in when needed, reduce travel time, and let people join from a quieter place during a work break or between errands. Licensed professionals adapt methods like skills practice, homework, and values-based planning to the online setting so clients can apply what they learn to everyday life.
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Primary focus
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, District of Columbia, Oregon
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered conversation combined with cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based methods to help people notice thoughts and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience as a clinician working in social work roles supporting people through transitions and emotional challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Texas as an LCSW and also has a DC LICSW record.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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