- ACT and CBT
- Parenting issues
- Grief and loss
About Kim
Kim Villarreal is a LICSW and an LCSW licensed in Texas with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and family concerns, and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Kim focuses on helping people notice patterns in their thinking and behavior that create uneasiness. She talks through thoughts that get in the way and practices concrete ways to shift how people respond to stress, grief, and difficult relationships. Her work includes support for attention differences, burnout, and coping with chronic illness.
Her background includes strengths in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Kim uses these approaches to help people name painful patterns that started in childhood or family life, and to build small, manageable changes. She also draws on skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and existential perspectives when they help meet a person’s goals.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Kim listens for what feels stuck, then suggests exercises and questions you can try between meetings. She also helps people sort out parenting strains, blended family questions, and caregiving stress in ways that fit everyday life.
People who reach out are guided through a short questionnaire and a first session to see if this approach feels like a fit. The focus is on clear steps you can take, one at a time.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice anxious or stuck thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, grief, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing alternatives to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's perspective, using active listening to help people clarify what matters and where they want to move next.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That conversation guides whether ACT, CBT, client-centered methods, or skill-focused DBT ideas are emphasized.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, or allow for quicker check-ins between appointments. Some approaches are well suited to structured practice and worksheets shared between sessions, while conversational, client-centered work can adapt to the pace someone prefers. Ask about language options when arranging sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, District of Columbia, Oregon
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, depression, relationships, family concerns, and related challenges listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, using ACT, CBT, client-centered methods, and sometimes DBT or existential ideas to address patterns from family life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in her listed roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed to practice in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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