Who we are
Red Brick Counseling LLC was established in March 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI to provide outpatient counseling services to the community. Founder and therapist Katie Straus, LMSW provides both in-person and telehealth appointments at this time.
Areas of Specialty include:
Women’s Issues
Depression including suicidality
Complex Trauma
Chronic Health Conditions
ADHD/Autism in Adults
Treatment is informed by mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral theories, internal parts frameworks, and trauma informed stabilization models. One objective is to illuminate the complex way the mind, the body, and the environment interact for each client. Therapy goals are created collaboratively and will change over time. Success looks different for everyone!
prognostication
the action of foretelling or prophesying future events
A Michigan native, Katie has lived and traveled all around the state. She graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2016 with a Masters of Social Work. Her background before counseling includes supporting survivors of domestic violence, working in behavioral health care for a medical system, and crisis support.
Outside of this work, Katie enjoys spending time with her dogs, baking, exploring and enjoying the outdoors, and traveling.
