Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Kisha Villa, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 123513
- NPI
- 1659964583
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Kisha 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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Kisha
Kisha Villa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with three years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Kisha speaks English and works with adults seeking practical help for everyday pressures.
She uses a mix of approaches in sessions. Expect straightforward conversation and goal-focused work. Kisha draws on client-centered methods to listen and build on what matters to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behavior patterns.
Her sessions can include motivational interviewing to support change and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals. When useful, she brings in psychodynamic ideas to look at how past patterns show up now. Kisha adapts these approaches to what a person needs that day.
In practice she keeps things direct and practical. Conversations move between understanding feelings and trying small, doable changes. Progress is measured in concrete steps such as trying a new routine, shifting a thought pattern, or practicing a coping skill.
If someone is unsure how therapy will fit into their life, Kisha helps plan realistic steps. She explains options and helps pick goals that feel manageable. The first session is used to understand concerns and agree on next steps.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. In a session this looks like the therapist asking about daily life, repeating back key concerns, and inviting the client to set the pace and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises. Online sessions can include identifying thought patterns, practicing new responses, and planning small behavioral experiments between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kisha will discuss options and collaborate on what fits the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean starting with a few sessions of CBT-style skill practice, or using motivational interviewing to strengthen a client's drive to change. The plan evolves with feedback from the client.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into work, family, and other routines. Online meetings can make it easier to keep appointments during busy weeks, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so sessions fit into the day more easily.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine listening with practical steps. She uses approaches like client-centered conversation and CBT to identify patterns and try new strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers