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Online therapist

Kelli Estrada

Practical, accepting support for family concerns

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kelli

Kelli Estrada is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Florida. She has three years of clinical experience and a background supporting LGBT concerns, family tensions, parenting questions, depression, and coping with life changes. Kelli emphasizes a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about hard things.

She draws on several approaches to tailor care. Kelli listens first, then helps people set small, doable goals. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and patterns.

Background and approach

She also draws on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on each persons priorities. Kelli has experience related to communication problems, domestic violence, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship concerns, and issues often faced by young adults. In sessions she aims to reduce overwhelm and break problems into clear steps.

That makes conversations feel more manageable for people juggling family or parenting stresses. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Kelli checks in about what is and is not working, and adjusts approaches as needed.

She encourages parents and family members to try small changes between sessions and then talk about what happened. For people looking for practical support in family and parenting matters, Kelli offers a calm, accepting presence and structured tools. She guides each person through the next small step toward clearer communication and better day-to-day coping.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and priorities. The therapist offers acceptance and reflective listening to help people feel heard and to identify what they most want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers hands-on exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning can include mixing elements from different approaches as progress unfolds.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy family lives. These formats allow for flexible scheduling and let people connect from home or wherever is convenient. For many, remote sessions reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular meetings while juggling parenting and family responsibilities.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Exploring how earlier relationships and patterns still shape the present, often over a longer stretch of time. It relies on conversation and reflection rather than exercises.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She provides support for LGBT matters, family and parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, domestic violence, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship concerns, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on listening first and setting clear goals. Sessions mix practical skills and conversation to address what matters most to the client.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical professional work experience and prior experience supporting people with LGBTQIA+ issues, suicide prevention, and domestic violence related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with the credential listed as FL LCSW SW21222.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the client.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • LGBT
  • Family conflicts
  • Parenting issues

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience
3 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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