Therapist profile
Kim Villarreal, LICSW, LCSW
Texas
LICSW counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLICSW, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Texas / 53764; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC200002087; LCSW, Oregon / L16171
- NPI1932860194
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationTexas
About
- Anger management skills
- Parenting stress
- CBT and ACT approaches
About Kim
Kim Villarreal is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas, holding LICSW and LCSW credentials and bringing 10 years of clinical experience. She speaks English and Spanish. Kim helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting concerns, relationship problems, and anger.
Her approach is practical and direct. She listens to what is happening now and helps people name the thoughts and feelings that increase tension. Sessions focus on noticing patterns that lead to snapping, building clearer communication, and practicing small changes that ease daily strain.
Kim draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and test different responses. She also uses Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to support emotional regulation and steady communication when feelings run high.
Many clients bring worries about parenting, burnout, or chronic health problems that make anger and frustration harder to manage. Kim works with those day-to-day pressures, helping people prioritize steps that reduce overwhelm and protect important relationships.
Her style is collaborative and focused on clear skills. Kim will help identify what is getting in the way, then practice specific tools to respond differently. She asks clients to try small experiments between sessions and reflect on what works.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used, and a first session is scheduled to set goals and plan next steps. Costs vary by location and sessions use a cancellable subscription model, so people can adjust their plan as needed.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting led by them. It focuses on actions that align with what matters, which can be useful for reducing reactive anger and avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers step-by-step practices to test and change unhelpful thinking that fuels frustration. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s perspective and uses listening and reflection to clarify goals and values.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals, preferences, and everyday challenges. That may mean mixing ACT skills for acceptance, CBT exercises for thought patterns, and practical DBT-style emotion regulation tools as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions for their ease of fitting therapy into a busy day, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and the ability to work from a quieter place without travel. Licensed professionals can use online meetings to teach breathing and grounding practices, run role-plays for difficult conversations, and assign short between-session exercises that slot into daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, District of Columbia, Oregon
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, anger, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-focused style drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered work, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience as a therapist working with people on stress, grief, parenting, chronic illness, and mood concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Texas.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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