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Kim Villarreal, LICSW, LCSW
Texas
LICSW LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Sessions in English and Spanish
About Kim
Kim Villarreal is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, depression, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes. Kim also addresses issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Kim uses a straightforward, skills-based approach to help people notice thoughts and habits that keep problems going. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical alternatives. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods also appear in her work to help people clarify values and build everyday coping skills.
Her background includes clinical social work across multiple settings over a decade. That background informs a focus on concrete strategies for stress, grief, parenting strain, chronic illness concerns, and relationship difficulties. She aims to break issues down into manageable steps and practice new responses between sessions.
In sessions Kim talks through current problems and common patterns that might be making them worse. She and the client set small, testable goals and track what works. This can include communication practice, activity planning, mood-monitoring, and techniques for reducing anxiety or managing cravings.
Clients who choose Spanish sessions can work in that language. People ready to start are invited to complete the site's matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment through the online options button.
How Kim integrates CBT, ACT, and client-centered work online
Kim commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify automatic thoughts and test small changes in thinking and behavior. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it focuses on clear steps and homework-like practice to track what changes mood and functioning.She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice difficult feelings, choose values-based actions, and reduce struggling with emotion. Client-centered methods mean sessions include careful listening and reflecting so the client’s priorities guide which skills are practiced.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kim collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they try strategies and adjust what doesn’t fit, keeping the plan practical and concrete.
The site’s process starts with a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling through the online options button. Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available format options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow short check-ins, and remove travel time so skills can be applied between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, District of Columbia, Oregon
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
Kim works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting and relationship concerns. She also addresses trauma, addiction, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and caregiving stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical alternatives through short experiments. The focus is on concrete skills to change patterns that keep problems going.
What is her professional background?
Kim has ten years of clinical experience as a social worker and has worked across multiple care settings. That experience shapes a practical, skills-focused approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds DC LICSW and OR LCSW credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people located where she is authorized to practice.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the site.
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