Kim Villarreal, LICSW, LCSW

Kim Villarreal is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas. She has a decade of experience as a licensed clinician and focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental setting so people can speak honestly about what’s worrying them.

Her approach centers on listening first and matching tools to each person’s needs. She uses practical exercises and conversational work to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding. Sessions may include goal setting, values clarification, and skill practice depending on what feels useful.

Clients come for help with parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction and compulsive behaviors, and the emotional fallout from trauma and abuse. Kim also addresses issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care questions, and career-related distress. She lists midlife crisis among her focus areas and can help people navigate that period of life.

Kim draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. She speaks English and Spanish. Kim is licensed in Texas and holds the DC LICSW and OR LCSW credentials as listed.

Taking the first step can feel hard. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How these approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward a life that matters to them, even when painful thoughts or feelings show up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation around the person’s experience, with the therapist following the client’s lead and reflecting what matters most in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, tailoring the mix to the client’s goals, life situation, and preferences. That process is flexible and may change as needs evolve.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that meeting remotely helps them keep regular appointments and practice skills between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered techniques to work well in remote sessions when those formats are offered.