Katie Estrella

Katie Estrella is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with five years of professional experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, and grief. Katie focuses on creating a trusting space where people can speak openly without judgment. She emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as part of healing.

Before joining private practice, Katie worked in settings that exposed her to a range of emotional and practical struggles. That background shaped her down-to-earth approach to care. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of coping. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships influence current patterns and Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment skills.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Katie works with each person to set clear, manageable goals and practices skills together in session. She often focuses on improving communication, reducing overwhelm, and building coping strategies for grief, trauma, and disaster-related stress.

People who prefer a warm, honest style tend to do well with her. She supports those navigating abandonment, attachment issues, blended family concerns, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and eating or body-image struggles. Katie encourages small, steady steps toward a more manageable life.

If you want a therapist who combines practical tools with relational support, Katie offers collaborative care that centers your goals and pace.

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