Victoria Hopkins

Victoria Hopkins is an Ohio licensed independent social worker with twenty years of experience in mental health and substance use care. She holds a Master of Science in Social Administration and the LISW credential. Victoria understands how much courage it takes to ask for help and aims to make the first steps easier for people who are struggling.

She draws on work with veterans and people affected by long-term substance use to shape a practical, down-to-earth style. Sessions focus on asking what happened rather than what is wrong, so the conversation begins with life events and their effects. This approach helps people facing addiction, trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, and major life changes.

Her practice blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Those approaches are used to address substance use, relationship stress, workplace strain, grief, and challenges with self-esteem and self-love. She also has clinical experience with process addictions such as gambling and problematic sexual behaviors.

Victoria emphasizes collaboration and practical steps. She works with people to set goals and develop coping strategies that fit everyday life. Her background includes clinical work with veterans who experienced chronic homelessness related to mental health and substance use issues.

People who choose therapy with her can expect a straightforward, compassionate conversation about what led them here and what they want to change. To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapy approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, helping them feel heard and understood. This approach suits people who want a respectful space to tell their story and decide goals together.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions use practical exercises and step-by-step strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, or low mood. CBT is helpful for people who want concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may mix listening-focused sessions with skills-based CBT or motivational techniques to support change.

Because specific session formats are not listed here, confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use different methods across sessions so treatment matches real life and goals.