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Victoria Hopkins, LISW
Ohio
Ohio LISW - Addiction and Trauma
See online therapy options- Addictions and process issues
- Trauma focused care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Victoria
Victoria Hopkins is an Ohio LISW with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people with addiction, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and work-related concerns. She also supports people facing bipolar symptoms, relationship strain, and career challenges.
Hopkins trained in social work in Cleveland, earning a master's degree from Case Western Reserve University. She has long experience in mental health and substance use care, including work with veterans affected by homelessness and trauma. Her background includes a clinical license in substance use disorder.
Her approach is straightforward. She asks what happened rather than what is wrong, listens to the events that shape a person, and then discusses how unhelpful thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns and to try practical alternatives.
She pairs CBT with client-centered habits of listening and motivational interviewing techniques to support change. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events continue to affect daily life. Sessions include goal-setting, skill practice, and steps people can try between meetings.
Hopkins aims to set clear, practical next steps after sessions. She works with cultural and veteran-related concerns and addresses process and substance addictions. People can expect direct discussion of problems, practical strategies, and regular review of progress.
How her approaches translate to online care
Victoria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns and test different responses; CBT focuses on concrete exercises, activity scheduling, and short practice tasks that can be done between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy provides a listening framework that helps people talk through their experiences and set their own goals. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify readiness for change and to build steps toward recovery, which fits work on addictions and workplace issues.Choosing what to focus on is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review problems, goals, and preferences together and decide which methods to try first. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted based on what works for the person.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They can allow for shorter check-ins, video or audio that reduce travel time, and flexible scheduling to help people practice new skills in everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, stress, grief, relationship strain, career issues, and workplace concerns.
How does she use therapeutic approaches in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, combines client-centered listening, and brings in motivational interviewing to support change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in mental health and substance use work, including long-term practice with veterans and people experiencing homelessness related to substance use and PTSD.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LISW licensed in Ohio and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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