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Victoria Hopkins

Victoria Hopkins

LISW

Ohio

Compassionate guidance for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LISW
License
LISW, Ohio / I.1101503-SUPV
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Ohio

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    • Addiction focus
    • Trauma informed
    • Motivational approach

    About Victoria

    Victoria Hopkins is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with two decades of experience in mental health and substance use care. She trained in Ohio and has worked across clinical settings, developing a down-to-earth style that aims to make starting therapy less intimidating. Victoria emphasizes listening first and asking what happened before moving to solutions.

    Her work centers on addiction, trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, and stress-related concerns. She blends practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches with client-centered conversations to help people set manageable goals. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit when people want to change substance use or other habits.

    Victoria has substantial experience supporting people affected by substance use and long-term homelessness, including veterans facing complex needs. That background informs her focus on drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions like gambling or problematic pornography, and the emotional fallout of trauma and loss.

    In sessions she aims to build trust, gently explore motivation for change, and lay out small, concrete steps people can take between meetings. She also addresses workplace stress, career transitions, relationship strain, grief, and compassion fatigue.

    People who reach out can expect calm, straightforward conversation and an emphasis on practical next steps. Victoria encourages pacing the work to match each person’s readiness and priorities.

  2. How her approaches guide online sessions

    Victoria uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and strengthen commitment. This method is conversational and focused on weighing options and building motivation for issues like drug or alcohol use and other habits.

    She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person’s own priorities and pacing. That means listening closely, reflecting what’s said, and following the person’s lead on which concerns to address first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete tools to identify unhelpful thinking and practice different behaviors between meetings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

    Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Victoria will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, readiness, and preferences rather than imposing a single method. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time.

    Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that regular online sessions make it simpler to follow through on between-session tasks and maintain momentum toward their goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Drug and alcohol addictionVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    Ohio

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Victoria address?

    She works with addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, stress, grief, anger, self esteem, relationship strain, career issues, and compassion fatigue.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her approach is conversational and goal oriented, using client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, and motivational interviewing to help people set small, practical steps.

    What is her professional background?

    She has about 20 years of experience in mental health and substance use work and has supported people affected by long-term homelessness and related needs.

    What credential does she hold and where is she based?

    She holds an LISW license and practices from Ohio.

    Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling and sessions.

    How does cost and billing work?

    Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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