- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma focused care
About Victoria
Victoria Hopkins is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, mood challenges like depression and bipolar, and issues such as anxiety, stress, grief, anger, and workplace strain. She also supports those navigating career transitions, self-esteem concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Hopkins trained in social work in Cleveland, earning a master's degree. Her background includes long-term work with veterans affected by chronic homelessness tied to untreated substance use and post-traumatic stress. That experience shaped how she listens and asks about what happened rather than what is wrong.
Her practical approach blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. She uses trauma-focused methods when past harm is a driving concern. Sessions typically focus on concrete steps people can take between meetings and on building clearer patterns in thinking and behavior.
Victoria encourages straightforward conversation and aims to make the first steps less daunting. She asks questions that help people tell their story in ways that point to workable strategies. She also brings experience with drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions, multicultural concerns, and veteran-related issues.
People who prefer direct, solution-minded meetings often find this style helpful. She uses coaching elements when appropriate to support goal setting and progress. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect two decades of practice in Ohio.
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy starts by listening to what matters most to the person. It focuses on the client's experience and what they want to work toward, useful for building trust after trauma or during recovery from addiction.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them. It is helpful for anxiety, anger, depression, and for making everyday routines less triggering.
Motivational interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons to change. It is often used when someone is weighing steps around substance use, lifestyle shifts, or career changes.
Finding the right combination of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what is actually helping. Treatment is offered as a partnership rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They are often useful when people need straightforward skills practice, regular accountability, or therapy that fits around work and family commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, anger, stress, relationship and workplace issues, and coaching needs.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and direct, using client-centered conversation plus cognitive behavioral methods and motivational interviewing to set goals and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in mental health and substance use work, including long-term clinical work with veterans facing homelessness and related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Ohio LISW (licensed independent social worker) and practices from Ohio.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.