Katherine (Katie) Strub , LMHC

Katherine (Katie) Strub is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Iowa with 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families. She draws on a range of therapies to address concerns such as trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ concerns, addictions, parenting challenges, and difficulties with self-esteem and life transitions. As an EMDR-trained therapist, she incorporates methods designed to process distressing memories alongside other evidence-informed strategies when appropriate.

Katie emphasizes a client-centered, strength-based approach that recognizes each person as unique. She does not subscribe to a one-size-fits-all model and prefers to shape interventions around a person’s values, goals, and resources. Her style is direct and authentic; she balances honesty with encouragement and supports clients in identifying and overcoming internal and external barriers to growth.

She often uses a bowling metaphor to describe therapy - the client chooses the direction, the ball, and the force, while the therapist acts as bumpers to guide the process and keep it moving forward. With a practical focus on skills, coping strategies, and healing from past hurts, Katie partners with clients to build resilience and pursue meaningful change. She welcomes those ready to explore their experiences and work toward clearer patterns, healthier relationships, and increased well-being.

How EMDR, Client-Centered Care, and CBT Translate to Online Work

EMDR focuses on processing distressing memories and the emotions tied to them through guided bilateral stimulation and structured processing; it can help people who are coping with trauma, intrusive memories, and intense emotional reactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapist’s empathic presence, acceptance, and collaboration, allowing clients to explore their concerns at their own pace and build on personal strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katherine (Katie) Strub works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This partnership helps tailor care so interventions feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Katherine includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit work, family, and daily life. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in sessions, access support from home, and integrate therapeutic skills into real-world routines while working with licensed professionals experienced in remote care.