Therapist profile
Kim Villarreal, LICSW, LCSW
Texas
LICSW counselor - Codependency and relationships
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Texas / 53764; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC200002087; LCSW, Oregon / L16171
- NPI
- 1932860194
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Texas
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Boundary skills
- English and Spanish
About Kim
Kim Villarreal is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience. She is licensed in Texas and works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, depression, and coping with life changes, among other issues. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Kim helps people talk through difficult feelings and find clearer ways to respond to them. She pays attention to relationship patterns, codependency, and struggles around intimacy and communication. Practical problems such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, addictions, and career concerns are also part of her work.
Her approach draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. In the room she focuses on noticing thoughts and testing small changes. That often means learning new coping skills and practicing different ways of responding to stress or conflict.
Kim aims to make sessions straightforward and direct. Conversations tend to focus on specific problems, possible steps forward, and what to try between appointments. She encourages noticing patterns that lead people to put others first at their own expense and works on practical boundary and communication skills.
People who choose her often want clear tools and a steady process for coping with loss, relationship stress, or life transitions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Kim applies therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and learning which values matter most, then taking small steps toward those values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking. It can help with anxiety, codependency, and decisions about relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses straightforward exercises to shift patterns that worsen depression or anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when emotions run high.Choosing the right approach is something Kim works on together with each person. She will ask about your goals, what you have tried before, and what feels most useful. Together you will try approaches and adjust them based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the session formats available before booking so you know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or remove the need to travel. The focus in video or phone sessions is the same as in person: practical skills, noticing patterns, and trying different ways of responding to stress, relationships, or caregiving demands.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, District of Columbia, Oregon
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and codependency among other focuses.
What is her therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, Client-Centered and Existential ideas to notice thoughts and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a licensed clinician and has worked in social work over a longer professional career.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds DC LICSW and OR LCSW credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.