- Family of origin
- EMDR and CBT
- Stress management
About Katherine
Katherine (Katie) Strub is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and concerns related to family of origin. She also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, ADHD, and issues related to intimacy and parenting.
Katie uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions include problem-focused conversations, skills practice, and guided exercises for managing stress and strong emotions.
She frames therapy in straightforward terms. Katie describes the client as the one who chooses the direction of change while she provides structure and guidance. That approach aims to keep conversations focused and moving toward useful steps rather than staying stuck in repeated patterns.
Katie has experience addressing a wide range of family-related concerns such as attachment issues, abandonment, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care matters, and codependency. She also helps people coping with domestic violence, divorce and separation, caregiver stress, and the aftermath of human-caused or natural disasters.
In sessions she expects honesty and practical effort. She will offer direct feedback and concrete tools, not vague platitudes. Work may include relaxation and stress-management strategies, solution-focused planning, motivational interviewing, and paced trauma processing when indicated.
People who want clear guidance and steady clinical direction may find this style helpful. Before booking, confirm current session options and any logistics through the matching and scheduling steps on the site.
Approaches used in remote sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and supporting a person's own choices. It involves reflecting what matters to the client and helping them decide next steps, which can help with relationship patterns and family of origin concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns that began in childhood dynamics.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method for processing distressing memories. When used, it aims to reduce the emotional charge of specific memories so they interfere less with daily life; it is often applied carefully and progressively in sessions.
Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals, present concerns, and personal preferences, then suggest options and test what fits best. That shared decision making helps align techniques with each person's needs.
For practical matters, confirm current session formats before booking since the profile does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also offers options for sessions that do not require video when bandwidth or a quieter location is preferable.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addictions, grief, and family of origin issues among other topics listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools and EMDR when appropriate, using practical conversations and exercises to address present problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma and family-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and practices with that credential.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only according to the profile.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted as stated in the profile.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; pricing details are provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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