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Kelli Estrada

Compassionate LCSW blending listening and practical tools

LCSW Florida

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Family, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kelli

Kelli Estrada is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of clinical practice supporting people through relationship stresses, parenting challenges, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She entered the helping professions after substantial earlier work addressing LGBTQIA+ concerns, domestic violence, and suicide prevention, and brings that background into individualized care. Kelli emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore feelings and patterns at their own pace.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-informed models, tailoring sessions to each person’s needs. Kelli is explicit about being poly-friendly and attends to communication problems and young adult issues alongside family dynamics.

She encourages the courage it takes to begin therapy and offers collaborative support aimed at growth, healing, and clearer coping strategies.

Approaches that guide online sessions



Kelli draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for changing behaviors and emotional responses; this approach is often used for depression, problem-solving, and adjusting to life changes. She also uses a client-centered model that prioritizes empathic listening and the client’s own goals, creating space for individuals to explore values and strengths at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelli works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs and preferences and adjusts direction as progress and goals evolve, inviting feedback and shared decision-making throughout therapy.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow people to fit therapy into varied schedules, maintain continuity when life gets busy, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for discussing sensitive topics.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelli commonly address?
Her practice focuses on LGBT matters, family and parenting difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to communication problems, domestic violence, polyamory and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered stance that combines empathetic listening with practical techniques, helping clients identify patterns and build skills to manage current challenges.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has three years of clinical professional work experience as a licensed social worker.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Kelli holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida under FL LCSW SW21222.
Does she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDomestic violencePolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English