- Trust-focused care
- Practical tools
- Men's wellbeing included
About Katie
Katie Estrella is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina. She brings five years of clinical experience supporting people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, or grief. Katie aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive for anyone ready to try therapy.
She focuses on building a trusting relationship where clients can name hard feelings without judgment. Sessions tend to be conversational and practical. Katie listens, helps unpack patterns, and works with each person to set clear, achievable goals.
Her approach blends talking through problems with practical tools. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-informed work, and mindfulness strategies are commonly used to help shift thinking and soothe emotional reactions. She also draws on methods aimed at improving communication when relationship troubles are central.
Katie has experience addressing issues such as abandonment and attachment worries, blended family concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, commitment and control struggles, dissociation, and eating-related concerns. She also helps people cope after natural or human-caused disasters, and through divorce and separation.
Sessions are structured to suit each person’s pace. Katie helps clients notice patterns, practice new responses, and build skills that fit daily life. The work is collaborative and down-to-earth, with steady support along the way.
How therapy approaches shape online care
The therapist uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new, more balanced ways of thinking. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress because it links thoughts, feelings, and actions in clear steps.Attachment-Based work explores how early relationships influence current patterns. This approach helps when trust, closeness, or abandonment worries affect how someone connects with others. It looks at patterns and practices new ways of relating.
Mindfulness Therapy brings simple attention and breathing practices into sessions. These exercises help reduce reactivity and create more room to choose responses rather than react automatically.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays practical and relevant.
Confirm current online session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps fit sessions into busy days. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or audio-only conversations when less bandwidth is needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Katie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and eating-related issues.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She creates a trusting space, listens closely, and uses practical exercises alongside talk therapy.
What is her professional background?
Katie has five years of professional experience working in behavioral health settings. Her work has covered a range of common and complex emotional concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people located where her licensure permits practice.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.