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Katie Estelle, LMSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasRelationship, Family, and Intimacy-related issues
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Katie

Katie Estelle is a licensed social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who works with individuals and couples navigating relationship, family, and intimacy-related challenges.

Background and approach

With three years focused on school-based and individual therapy and a longer background in social work, she supports people facing transitions such as pregnancy, loss, parenting changes, trauma, and other life shifts while integrating parts work into therapy. Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person she sees.

Katie draws on a range of clinical methods to help clients explore patterns, increase emotional awareness, and build practical coping skills. She welcomes international clients and offers multiple remote session formats to increase access for people with varied schedules and locations.

Katie seeks to create a collaborative space where clients can identify goals, practice new ways of relating, and move toward greater ease in daily life. She frames therapy as a process of empowerment and support, meeting clients where they are and tailoring care to the concerns they bring.

Integrating parts work and evidence-based methods online

Katie frequently uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients notice and relate to different internal parts - such as protective, reactive, or vulnerable parts - with the goal of improving self-leadership and reducing inner conflict. IFS is useful for work around trauma, relationship patterns, and intense emotions.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and build psychological flexibility, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical skills for coping and behavior change. ACT helps with motivation and living in line with personal values, while CBT supports symptom-focused strategies and problem solving.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works together with clients to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities become clearer.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or different time zones. These options increase flexibility for ongoing work on relationships, trauma, parenting, and life transitions while allowing clients to connect from places that suit them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Katie work with?
She addresses relationship and family issues, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career and coping with life changes, plus additional focuses like adoption and foster care and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Katie blends compassionate, client-centered dialogue with structured interventions, adapting methods to fit each person's needs and emphasizing respect and sensitivity throughout the process.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of direct practice experience in school-based and individual therapy, and additional years of social work experience prior to that period.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Katie holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan. Her credential is listed as MI LMSW 6801114744.
Can she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and is available for remote sessions across different locations.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate varied needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Trauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSomatic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English