Katherine (Katie) Strub, LMHC
Iowa LMHC specializing in trauma and relationships
- EMDR and CBT
- Client-centered care
- Accepting clients in Iowa
About Katherine (Katie) Strub
Katherine (Katie) Strub is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Iowa with 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of concerns. She works with trauma related to abuse, neglect, domestic violence, first responders, and symptoms meeting PTSD criteria, as well as emotional abuse, grief and loss, abandonment, depression, anxiety, relationship and family of origin issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, parenting challenges, addiction, and stress-related difficulties.
Katie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and integrates that specialization with other evidence-informed methods such as client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She also draws on solution-focused and strength-based techniques and teaches relaxation and stress-management skills when helpful. Katie emphasizes that no two clients are the same and avoids a one-size-fits-all model, tailoring interventions to each person’s history and goals.
Her therapeutic stance is collaborative and grounded in honesty and realism; colleagues and clients frequently describe her as "real" because she does not insist on perfection and expects openness in the therapeutic work. Katie often uses a bowling metaphor to describe the work - clients choose the direction and force while she offers guidance that keeps the process on track. She is accepting new clients in Iowa and aims to support growth, healing, and practical coping across life transitions and complex concerns.
Katie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and integrates that specialization with other evidence-informed methods such as client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She also draws on solution-focused and strength-based techniques and teaches relaxation and stress-management skills when helpful. Katie emphasizes that no two clients are the same and avoids a one-size-fits-all model, tailoring interventions to each person’s history and goals.
Her therapeutic stance is collaborative and grounded in honesty and realism; colleagues and clients frequently describe her as "real" because she does not insist on perfection and expects openness in the therapeutic work. Katie often uses a bowling metaphor to describe the work - clients choose the direction and force while she offers guidance that keeps the process on track. She is accepting new clients in Iowa and aims to support growth, healing, and practical coping across life transitions and complex concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Katherine (Katie) Strub have?
She has 15 years of experience.
Is Katherine (Katie) Strub a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC. License details: IA LMHC 001141.
In which languages does Katherine (Katie) Strub provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Katherine (Katie) Strub located?
She is located in Iowa.
How can I work with Katherine (Katie) Strub as my therapist?
You can work with Katherine (Katie) Strub through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Katherine (Katie) Strub work with international clients?
Katherine (Katie) Strub does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Katherine (Katie) Strub cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches Katie Uses in Online Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their values and make their own decisions. This approach is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and life transitions where personal meaning and choice are central.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger, and patterns that interfere with everyday functioning.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge; it is applied when trauma or overwhelming memories are part of the presenting concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and licensed professionals work collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. Katie adapts methods over time so therapy remains aligned with each client’s progress and priorities.
Offering sessions online via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility to scheduling and makes therapy more accessible for people with busy lives, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options allow clients to maintain continuity of care and to engage in treatment in the formats that feel most comfortable and practical for them.
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