Therapist profile
Katherine (Katie) Strub, LMHC
Iowa
LMHC - Anger and Trauma support
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Iowa / 001141
- NPI1609005610
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIowa
About
- Client-centered work
- CBT strategies
- EMDR when appropriate
About Katherine
Katherine (Katie) Strub is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and her work includes a range of life challenges such as grief, parenting strain, addiction concerns, and career stress.
Katie keeps language straightforward in session. She uses client-centered conversation to listen and help people sort out what matters most. She combines practical tools from cognitive behavioral work with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and make small, steady changes.
When trauma is part of the picture, she also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, alongside other methods. That approach is used to address distressing memories and reduce their hold on daily life. Katie describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client leads and the therapist offers structure and guidance.
She draws on a direct, honest style in session. Katie values clear feedback and practical steps over vague reassurance. Her examples and metaphors are everyday and concrete - she likens the client to the one bowling and the therapist to the bumpers, keeping work focused and on track.
People who come for help with anger, relationship conflict, or ongoing stress can expect a blend of listening, skill practice, and targeted interventions. Katie encourages clients to try approaches and then adjust them based on what actually helps in daily life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. Online sessions allow the therapist to ask questions, reflect what she hears, and help clients set small goals to change patterns that fuel anger or worry.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to notice thoughts and change unhelpful reactions. In a remote session Katie can guide thought records, role-play conversations, and suggest behavior experiments to try between meetings.
EMDR is used when traumatic memories keep affecting present reactions. Online EMDR involves structured processing and guided attention techniques to reduce the intensity of those memories, typically paired with grounding and coping skills taught in session.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. She will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work can be adjusted based on what helps.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss format preferences during the matching and scheduling steps to find an option that fits daily life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship conflict, trauma, and parenting strain. Anger is treated as one part of broader coping and communication patterns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical, using client-centered conversation plus tools from CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on clear feedback and skill practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, mood, anxiety, and relationship issues. That background informs her use of multiple approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Iowa. Her practice and licensure are based in that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not stated in the biography. Please check the booking flow to see which formats she currently offers.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing appears during the sign-up or booking process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process begins the intake and matching steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.