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Kim Villarreal, LICSW, LCSW

Experienced social worker for stress and relationships
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Parenting support

About Kim Villarreal

Kim Villarreal is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Texas with 10 years of professional experience. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW - both clinical social work licenses that indicate advanced training and the ability to provide clinical therapy. Kim focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, navigate parenting and relationship challenges, and handle depression and life transitions. Her scope also includes work with trauma and abuse, addiction issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and a range of family and caregiving dynamics.

Using a collaborative, client-centered stance, Kim creates an open and nonjudgmental space for exploring thoughts and feelings that may be contributing to uneasiness. She draws on a variety of clinical approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative methods, and solution-focused strategies - and blends these to match each person’s needs and goals.

Kim approaches therapy as a process of examining perceptions, identifying patterns, and developing practical coping strategies. She encourages courage in taking the first steps toward support and emphasizes respectful, compassionate partnership throughout the work. Kim is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

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 Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

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 the credentials LICSW and 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?

Clients 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 the client’s 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, clients can click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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

Could Remote Sessions Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy makes a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is the flexibility it offers. Clients can choose the mode of connection that fits their schedule and comfort level, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity during times of change.

Therapists offering remote services are licensed professionals, and clients may change therapists if they need a different fit. For many people, online therapy provides an accessible, practical way to engage in therapeutic work with a licensed professional.

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