- CBT
- EMDR
- Mindfulness
About Katherine
Katherine (Katie) Strub is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, grief, and a wide range of other issues including LGBTQ matters and addiction. Katie writes plainly and focuses on practical ways to address problems people bring to therapy.
She uses a mix of approaches rather than one single method. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice patterns of thought and change behaviors that keep problems going. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is part of her work with trauma. She also draws on client-centered techniques and motivational interviewing to guide sessions.
Katie describes the client as the one in control of choices in therapy, while she offers structure and guidance. She likes concrete metaphors to explain how therapy works and keeps things straightforward and honest. Expect direct conversation and clear options for moving forward.
Her background includes long experience with trauma-related concerns such as abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and issues common to first responders. She also supports people dealing with family of origin problems, adoption and foster care themes, attachment questions, and blended family challenges.
Additional areas she addresses include body image, codependency, communication problems, caregiving stress, dissociation, divorce and separation, and coping with major life changes. Katie blends problem-focused tools with skills for stress management and relaxation.
Sessions focus on practical next steps and building skills that can be used between appointments. People who prefer frank, straightforward dialogue and clear technique descriptions tend to do well with her style.
How Katie’s approaches fit with online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and what matters to them; online conversations can use that style to set goals, explore concerns, and plan next steps together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based method that helps people spot thought and behavior patterns and practice new responses, which translates well to remote sessions through worksheets and in-session coaching.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma work and involves structured processing of difficult memories. When EMDR is part of online care, the therapist guides specific exercises and pacing to match the client’s needs. Katie will work collaboratively to find the best mix of methods based on what the person wants and what makes sense for their goals.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy day and making it easier to attend from different locations. Because the biography does not specify exact session formats, confirm the current options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered. The therapist will help decide which format and approach suit the client’s schedule and goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and LGBTQ matters, depression, addiction, grief, and many related issues such as attachment and caregiver stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered conversation with techniques from CBT and EMDR, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with individuals and families on trauma, anxiety, relationship, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and practices from that state.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.