Katrina Estell

Phase Two- Candidate

About Me

Katrina is a clinical mental health therapist-in-training with a deep commitment to supporting children, adolescents, teens, postpartum mothers, and special operations forces (SOF) families. While pursuing her Master of Arts in School Counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University, Katrina completed additional coursework for dual licensure in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. After graduating in April 2024, she passed the National Counselor Examination (NCE) and earned the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential. Currently, she is working toward temporary LPC-MHSP licensure while completing practicum and internship hours at Austin Peay State University. Alongside her training, Katrina serves as a substance abuse educator and mentor for first-offending youth in the Clarksville Youth Coalition grant program.

Katrina’s passion for trauma-informed care is reflected in her ongoing exploration of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and Dr. Bruce Perry’s work, along with her studies in Internal Family Systems, polyvagal theory, logotherapy, and attachment theory. As the wife of a retired Green Beret, she also feels a strong calling to work with SOF families, bringing a unique understanding of their specific challenges. To further enhance her therapeutic skills, Katrina is scheduled to complete additional coursework in Play Therapy and trauma and crisis intervention in 2025 and 2026. Katrina strives to work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, holistic lens to support grief, trauma healing, and whole-person health. She brings a compassionate and informed approach to therapy, dedicated to empowering clients on their healing journeys.