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Kim Villarreal

LICSW, LCSW

Kim Villarreal , LICSW, LCSW

Therapist in Texas

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About Kim

Kim Villarreal is a licensed social worker (LICSW, LCSW) based in Texas with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and parenting challenges, chronic illness, depression, and related struggles. Kim blends practical skills with a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore difficult emotions and begin to shift unhelpful patterns.

Kim explains her credentials plainly - LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW means Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and draws on those qualifications to work with individuals and families across a wide range of concerns, including trauma, addiction, ADHD, caregiver stress, and career or intimacy-related issues. Her practice emphasizes collaboration; she partners with clients to identify what matters most and to develop coping strategies that fit each person’s life and goals.

Clients can expect an open environment where thoughts and feelings are met with understanding rather than judgment. Kim recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and she aims to support each person through early steps and ongoing change, tailoring interventions to the client’s needs and preferences while fostering resilience and clearer self-understanding.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Kim Villarreal integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build actions that move them toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client in finding their own solutions and insights.



Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kim works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts tools and pacing so the work feels relevant and manageable.



Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat interactions, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and other commitments. This variety of formats can increase accessibility and support consistent progress while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to tailor the experience to each client’s life.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kim Villarreal have?

Kim Villarreal has 10 years of experience.

Is Kim Villarreal a licensed therapist?

Yes, Kim Villarreal holds these credentials: LICSW, LCSW. License details: DC LICSW LC200002087, OR LCSW L16171.

In which languages does Kim Villarreal provide therapy?

Kim Villarreal provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Kim Villarreal located?

Kim Villarreal is located in Texas.

How can I work with Kim Villarreal as my therapist?

You can work with Kim Villarreal through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kim Villarreal work with international clients?

Kim Villarreal does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kim Villarreal cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

Texas, District of Columbia, Oregon

Languages

English, Spanish

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