I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families. I have worked with individuals with a wide variety of concerns including trauma (abuse, neglect, domestic violence, first responders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder criteria, emotional abuse, grief and loss, abandonment, etc.), depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family of origin issues, emptiness, invisibility, LGBTQ+, and many many more.
I am an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist and I utilize other methods in including solution-focused, strength-based, relaxation/stress management, and many others. No two clients are the same, so I do not believe in a "one size fits all" approach.
I believe each person has potential for growth and healing, but each of us has encountered barriers to achieving our greatest potential through internal or external experiences. It can be very difficult to recognize those barriers and address them, and it can be very helpful to have a therapist partner accompany you on the healing journey. I like to illustrate therapy using the metaphor of bowling: my client is the bowler and has the power to choose the direction they throw the ball, the ball they select, and the power they use to throw the ball down the lane. I, as the therapist, am the bumpers - I respect my client's decisions in how they throw the ball, I guide us down the lane and keep us from going in the gutter :)
The most frequent feedback I get from my colleagues and clients is that I am "real." That is, I do not pretend to be perfect and I do not expect perfection. I also am very honest because that is what I ask of my clients.
I look forward to working with you and getting to know you better!
Professional experience
15 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety LGBTQ+ related issues Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: 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
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License information
IA LMHC 001141
Reviews
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I am just starting to work with her. But, I feel heard and seen by her and comfortable about sharing what is going on with me.
Written on Aug 05, 2026 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Katie is very responsive and easy to communicate with. I’m comfortable chatting with her and she shows she’s interested in our conversation. All around good vibes.
Written on Feb 25, 2026 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
In the short time I've worked with Katie, she has said some things that make so much sense, I feel like she's known me for years. She listens and responds so well. I feel comfortable enough to say anything to her without fear of judgemental.
Written on Jan 21, 2025 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She’s kind and compassionate
Written on Dec 12, 2024 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She is very professional. She checks on me in between appointments. I would strongly recommend her.
Written on Dec 23, 2023 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I was surprised how quickly Katie grasped my situation and provided meaningful suggestions. She checks in regularly to make sure things are progressing. Highly recommend working with Katie!
Written on Sep 17, 2023 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Katie has been so open about taking the time to allow me to open up, when it comes to topics that I find hard to discuss. Letting me decide that I'm ready to start talking about it, and okay if I want to stop if it becomes too painful to continue.
Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Katie has helped me in so many ways. She clearly listens to me and understands what my goals are in going to therapy. Every session with her has been productive and effective. I took a break from therapy, and even after months away she still had a very good read on me and remembered things discussed many months ago. She’s very professional while also creating a comfortable environment in which I feel I can be open and honest.
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I love love love Katie. Talking to Katie is like catching up with an old friend, and I don't feel judged, intimidated, or shamed with Katie. She really listens to me, gives me the tools I need to improve and I love how she asks brain storming questions and look within myself. I'm so happy I finally found a therapist I can connect to and be myself with.
Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She’s a great therapist. Understands my situation and gave me great expertise to solve a lot of the problems I’ve been having.
Written on Dec 07, 2021 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
I only got to do counseling with Katie for a short time, but she was so so wonderful! She listened, validated, offered solutions and suggestions, really worked through the things WITH me, and was overall kind and caring. I never knew text therapy could be so effective and useful! I highly, HIGHLY recommend Katie!!!
Written on Aug 16, 2021 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Katie is fantastic. She tells you the truth which is stuff you need to hear in order to heal and move forward.
Written on Aug 13, 2021 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Katie is like the big sister I’ve always wanted and needed. She supports me and cheers me on, but she’s also honest in a caring way. I truly feel heard and like she has my best interest at heart. She wants me to succeed and improve my relationship with my family as well as myself.
Written on Jun 07, 2021 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Katie Strub is an understanding, amazing person who cares a lot about getting to know me, and help me to move past things that are holding me back.
Written on May 21, 2021 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I have really benefited from working with Katie. She is easy to talk to and she has some helpful strategies that have helped me. I appreciate that she reaches out via texting to check in between video sessions even though texts aren’t really my thing. It makes me feel like she cares.
Written on May 02, 2021 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Katherine (Katie) Strub is phenomenal! Therapy is somewhere that you want to feel comfortable opening up, have someone listening to you, have that encouragement, but also that advice. Katie does that and more! She read my bio and responded and when I read her response I knew she was going to be great. Ever since our first session I have been WOW-ed. Katie has been extremely responsive to messages, journal entries and video calls. Thank you Katie!
Written on Feb 25, 2021 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Amazingly easy to chat with. Gives me the ear AND the responses to get me thinking about why I do things or what may trigger my reactions.
Written on Feb 24, 2021 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Great listener and great advice still pretty early but off to a great start.
Written on Feb 22, 2021 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Katie is so understanding so far in this journey with me. She listens, isn't a "stick in the mud" and is able to make jokes when appropriate. I feel like I have gained more from this journey so far than the past two times I have attempted therapy.
Written on Feb 19, 2021 after therapy with Katherine (Katie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
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