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Kim Villarreal

Kim Villarreal

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Texas · 10 years experience · English, Spanish

Not taking new clients here Counselor of color

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About Kim

As a licensed therapist in several states and the district, I bring decades of compassionate, culturally responsive mental health support to individuals navigating complex life challenges. My practice centers on empowering clients through transformative healing, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and life transitions.

I offer a warm, affirming therapeutic space that honors diverse experiences and identities. My approach is deeply attuned to the unique needs of individuals across various life stages—from young adults to those experiencing midlife transitions, caregiver stress, and aging-related concerns.

My clinical focus spans a wide range of emotional experiences, including social anxiety, attachment challenges, workplace dynamics, relationship difficulties, and personal growth. I’m particularly committed to supporting clients through profound emotional journeys involving self-love, communication barriers, isolation, and finding deeper life purpose.

With a person-centered approach, I collaborate closely with clients to develop meaningful strategies for healing, resilience, and personal empowerment. My goal is to create a supportive environment where you can explore, understand, and transform your emotional landscape.

What Kim helps with

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
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  • Abandonment
  • Adoption and foster care
  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Attachment issues
  • Blended family issues
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Chronic pain, illness, and disability
  • Co-morbidity
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Dependent personality
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  • Divorce and separation
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Immigration issues
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Narcissism
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Self-love
  • Sexuality
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Visually impaired
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

How Kim works

  • 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

What clients say

  • “Kim is very easy to talk to and makes me feel very comfortable!”
  • “Kim has been absolutely phenomenal to work with. I feel validated, I feel encouraged, and I feel seen and heard. I highly recommend her as a therapist if you're struggling with seeing yourself properly because of the way other people treat you. Thank you kim!”
  • “Kim has been instrumental in helping me work through personal and family issues, and establishing healthy boundaries without compromising my mental health and relationships. She offers a lot of process knowledge of the mental health system and practical advice on how to handle inter-family problems. Kim also is very calm and has good energy and a great sense of humor. My anxiety has improved a lot since starting therapy with her and I always look forward to our sessions.”
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  • “I was skeptical of speaking with a counselor via internet but Ms. Villarreal made my anxiety of that and skepticism near disappear . She is Super calming and relatable , exactly what you would want in some one to be able to talk with . Looking forward to many more great sessions !”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.

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