Katherine Donahue
LISW • Licensed Independent Social Worker
About
With a multidisciplinary background that spans art education, religious studies, and social work, Katherine Donahue, LISW, brings a unique and comprehensive approach to her mental health practice. Her diverse career experiences, including roles as a high school art teacher, business owner, and professional artist, inform her ability to connect with clients from various walks of life and approach their concerns from multiple perspectives.
Katherine specializes in providing individual therapy for adults, focusing on a range of issues including anxiety, depression, work and academic stress, life transitions, childhood trauma, and family of origin dynamics. Her therapeutic approach is both evidence-based and tailored to each client's specific needs. She primarily draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindful Awareness, and mind/body-based approaches, incorporating elements of Polyvagal Theory to help clients achieve a greater sense of safety and connectedness. Katherine also utilizes Compassion-Focused, Strengths-Based, and Solution-Focused approaches to support effective and meaningful change.
As a former counselor at the University of Iowa, Katherine has extensive experience working with college students, teachers, faculty, and staff. This background, combined with her time as a trauma and emergency surgery social worker at the University of Iowa Hospital, has equipped her with the skills to handle a wide array of mental health challenges. Her welcoming, genuine, and straightforward personality style creates a calming and supportive environment for her clients.
Katherine's approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that hope and humor are critically important aspects of both therapy and life. She sees the strengths in people and provides a compassionate presence, aiming to help clients achieve their goals through effective and meaningful change. Whether working with first-time therapy seekers or those returning to continue their personal growth journey, Katherine brings respect, admiration, and a wealth of experience to each therapeutic relationship.
With her diverse educational background, including a B.A. in Art Education, a Master's Degree in Religious Studies, and a Master's Degree in Social Work, Katherine offers a multifaceted approach to mental health care. Her commitment to evidence-based practices, combined with her unique professional experiences, positions her as a therapist who can provide comprehensive, personalized care to adults seeking to overcome a variety of mental health challenges and life stressors.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Art Education
- Master of Arts in Religious Studies
- Master of Social Work
State Licenses
- Licensed Independent Social Worker
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Depression
- PTSD
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma
State Licenses
- Iowa
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
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Locations
Prairie Wellness - Des Moines Main Office
3209 Ingersoll Ave, 100
Des Moines, IA 50312
Prairie Wellness - Des Moines Suite 112
3209 Ingersoll Ave, Suite 112
Des Moines, IA 50312
Prairie Wellness - Des Moines Suite 207
3209 Ingersoll Ave, UNIT 207
Des Moines, IA 50312