Katherine Estrada, LMHC

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Practical support for stress and relationships

Details

Name	Katherine Estrada
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	5

About Katherine

Katherine Estrada is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She focuses on building self-esteem, improving communication, and easing feelings of isolation and shame. Her style is warm and direct so people can start making practical changes quickly.

She draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe stories they tell about themselves. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas to strengthen values and relationships.

Background and approach

Sessions emphasize small, doable steps rather than overwhelming plans. Katherine has five years of clinical experience working with adults in New York. She centers each session on the person in front of her, listening closely before suggesting tools or exercises.

That approach helps people feel understood and choose what feels most useful. In practical terms, she offers breathing and grounding techniques, thought-tracking exercises, and communication practice. Katherine helps people notice patterns like avoidance or perfectionism and then test new ways of responding.

Progress is tracked in simple, tangible ways so improvements are clear. She also pays attention to life meaning and purpose, helping people reconnect with values and rebuild confidence after setbacks. Katherine aims to make therapy feel manageable and relevant to everyday life, focusing on outcomes that matter to each person.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Katherine works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Somatic Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Systemic Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Katherine directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Katherine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Many people find Narrative Therapy helpful for untangling the stories that keep them stuck. Katherine uses this approach to help people name problematic patterns and try new narratives that fit their values and goals.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is about clarifying what matters and taking small committed actions toward it. It can ease anxiety and depression by shifting focus from fighting feelings to building a meaningful life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katherine collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and day-to-day needs. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies based on what gains traction.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to add flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversation and skill practice, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or quick coping reminders between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and continue work consistently.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Katherine address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues, plus related areas like body image, codependency, and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is empathetic and practical. Sessions focus on listening first, then trying small tools and skills that fit everyday life.

How long has she been practicing?

Katherine has five years of professional experience as a clinician in mental health work.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, NY LMHC, and practices out of New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different needs and schedules.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

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