Katherine (Katie) Strub , LMHC

Katherine (Katie) Strub is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa with 15 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through difficult life challenges. She has worked extensively with trauma related concerns including abuse, neglect, domestic violence, experiences of first responders, and symptoms that meet Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder criteria, as well as emotional abuse, grief, loss, and abandonment. Her practice also addresses depression, anxiety, relationship and family-of-origin issues, feelings of emptiness or invisibility, and needs specific to LGBTQ+ clients.

Katie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and integrates a variety of complementary methods such as solution-focused work, strength-based techniques, and relaxation and stress management. She approaches each client as an individual and avoids one-size-fits-all care, adapting interventions to fit each personâs background and goals. The therapeutic relationship is framed as a partnership - Katie often uses a bowling metaphor to describe this dynamic, with the client choosing direction and force while she offers guidance and support to keep progress on track.

Colleagues and clients frequently note her straightforward and genuine manner. She does not present herself as perfect and she encourages honesty and realistic expectations in the therapy process. Katie looks forward to meeting new clients and collaborating on practical, individualized pathways toward healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Katherine (Katie) Strub draws on several well-established approaches to guide online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic relationship where the clientâs perspective and choices shape the work; it is helpful for building self-awareness, self-esteem, and clearer decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies and gently challenges unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) provides a structured way to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity, which can help people move forward after distressing events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katherine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on individual needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to tailor care, and Katie emphasizes that collaboration and client choice guide treatment decisions.

Online therapy with Katherine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options that fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from home, while preserving the collaborative, personalized focus that guides her work.