Victoria Hopkins, LISW

Victoria Hopkins is a licensed independent social worker with 20 years of experience in mental health and substance use care. She earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Ursuline College and a master’s degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University. Victoria describes her work as grounded in respect and practical help, and she aims to make starting therapy feel less daunting.

She draws on direct experience with addictions and trauma to guide conversations about what happened, not just what feels wrong. Her background includes extended work with veterans who experienced chronic homelessness alongside untreated substance use or post-traumatic stress concerns. That experience shaped her focus on helping people regain stability and hope.

Victoria uses Client-Centered approaches to build a trusting relationship and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change and Trauma-Focused Therapy for processing past harm. These methods are mixed to suit each person’s needs.

In sessions she listens first, asks practical questions, and helps set small, achievable steps. She often addresses substance use, process addictions, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, grief, and workplace or career strain. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and multicultural issues.

Victoria works from Ohio and offers services in English. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. Her style is straightforward, compassionate, and focused on helping people move forward.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and listening deeply to each person's experience. Online work keeps that focus by making room for honest conversation and collaborative planning about next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests small changes to see what helps. Online sessions can use worksheets, brief exercises, and homework to practice new skills between meetings.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people explore their readiness to change. It works well online because it centers the client's own goals and encourages practical next steps that fit everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they choose or blend approaches so the plan fits the person's needs and rhythm.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are held. Many people appreciate online work for fitting therapy into a busy day, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it easier to follow through on homework, attend regularly, and keep momentum toward concrete goals.