Michael D’Esterre - MSW, LICSW

Michael d’Esterre, MSW, LICSW, is the founder and director of Archangel Catholic Counseling. He has served as a Catholic counselor for over a decade throughout Colorado, Washington, and Idaho. Raised in Helena, Montana, he studied Psychology and Theology at Carroll College before earning his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Montana in Kalispell, where he also deepened his appreciation for nature as an essential part of human wellness.

As a lifelong Catholic, Michael has developed a robust formation in catechetics and mystagogy. Through years of service as an altar server, sacristan, choir member, catechist, youth minister, Totus Tuus missionary, and participant in various men’s formation groups (KofC, TMIY, FOCUS, and others), his love for the Eucharist has grown. His spiritual life has been shaped by decades of spiritual direction, his own journey of recovery, and raising a family of seven children. These experiences that have given him a compassionate understanding of the challenges individuals and families often face.

Professionally, Michael has accompanied individuals and couples across the lifespan. He has supported clients in navigating anxiety, depression, pornography addiction, relational tensions, and faith-related concerns by integrating therapeutic tools with the richness of Catholic teaching and practice. His parallel work in entrepreneurship and real estate has further grounded his passion for practical, faith-integrated solutions. Through a psychodynamic approach, he strives to walk alongside Catholics in all stages of life, uniting the wisdom of the Church with the best of clinical practice to help them become more fully alive.

Jacob Frazier - LMHC, MA, NCC

Jacob Frazier, LMHC, MA, NCC, is a mental health counselor with Archangel Catholic. He holds a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University. As a mental health counselor, Jacob has a passion for facilitating personal and interpersonal development, vocational/career discernment, and helping people apply their strengths and Catholic faith to the challenges of daily living.

Jacob has extensive clinical history of assessing and working with clients experiencing emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, scrupulosity, OCD, and struggling with trauma. Jacob is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, ERP, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), centered on posttraumatic stress related to abuse, neglect, and other traumatic life experiences. Jacob has dedicated his professional career to accompanying people on their daily journey toward career/relationship satisfaction, personal virtue and, ultimately, sainthood.

Lena Acosta - LPC

My background in counseling began in the field of Education. I am passionate about connecting interpersonally with clients and creating a warm, comfortable, and safe space where you feel truly heard. My therapeutic style values a holistic approach, focusing on the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of each individual. I believe these areas play a vital role in your unique journey toward transformation.

I help clients navigate a wide range of concerns, from daily stressors that increase anxiety, family conflicts, and insecure attachments, to more complex issues like generational trauma and PTSD. I approach healing through somatic processing (sensations felt in the body) while utilizing Brain-Body Based Techniques. These techniques include Brainspotting (BSP) and Bi-Lateral Analysis Stimulation Treatment (BLAST) through eye movement desensitization, as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS), also known as "multiple parts work."

Patiently and compassionately, I will guide you to notice the physical sensations and different "parts" of your life that are showing up (e.g., sadness, self-hatred, inner critic, perfectionist). The goal of our work is to guide you toward a grounded, neutral, or calm state. Through this process, clarity and insight into negative thought patterns are often achieved much faster. Your body has tracked all your experiences and intuitively knows the best way to overcome difficult emotions and begin transforming from the inside out.

Tyler Cline - Practice Manager

Tyler has spent his professional career in and around businesses helping them run strong and grow. After graduating from EWU he worked as a FOCUS missionary for four years. This gave him a love for Catholic organizations and understanding how they can more effectively love the people of God. He is passionate about helping organizations impact their communities more profoundly and helping to heal the mental health struggles our world experiences.