Katherine Estrada

Practical, empathetic therapy for emotional resilience

LMHC New York

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Katherine

Katherine Estrada offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. She works with clients who want clearer communication, greater self-compassion, and practical tools to move past isolation, shame, or emotional overwhelm.

Background and approach

Her style emphasizes listening closely to each person’s experience while helping them build actionable skills for day-to-day life. Drawing on five years of clinical experience, Katherine blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

She frames therapy as a collaborative process in which goals are shaped by the client’s priorities and paced to fit their needs. Katherine’s training and perspective as an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) support a thoughtful, practical approach to addressing patterns, processing difficult moments, and strengthening resilience.

Based in New York, she aims to create an affirming environment that honors each person’s background and values. Whether the focus is on healing from past hurts, improving relationships, or clarifying life purpose, Katherine emphasizes empathy, cultural responsiveness, and steady skill-building to help clients move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

For clients who prefer structured problem-solving, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility through mindful acceptance and committed action. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and early relational experiences to improve current relationships and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Katherine treats this as a collaborative process. She works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts interventions over time so the plan reflects what is most helpful for each person.

Online therapy with Katherine is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and different communication styles. These options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, try different formats to see what feels most effective, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Katherine commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem challenges, along with related issues such as attachment, codependency, and life purpose.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Katherine uses a blend of approaches including CBT, ACT, attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, and DBT, focusing on collaborative goal-setting and practical skill development.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Katherine has five years of experience working with people navigating emotional and relational challenges, integrating multiple evidence-informed approaches.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is an LMHC holding New York license number NY LMHC 017542 and practices from New York.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

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

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomania

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English