Kate Rubischko, LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

kate22iris@gmail.com | (952) 479-0316

Note: Kate is currently not accepting new clients.

I believe the pillar for effective treatment takes place when a relationship is characterized by safety, respect, compassion and understanding.
— Kate Rubischko
Experience

Whether you’re grieving a loss of a loved one, navigating a difficult life transition or struggling with anxiety or depression, Kate (She/Her/Hers) aims to meet you where you’re at on this journey. She uses a strength-based approach and integrates various treatment modalities to best meet her clients individual needs and therapeutic goals. 

Kate is devoted to creating a safe, non-judgmental environment that empowers her clients to become active participants in their healing and personal growth. Kate has over 25 years of experience working with complex medical care needs, rare genetic disorders, palliative and sacred end of life care and trauma related events. She is passionate about supporting individuals and families experiencing grief and loss and recognizes the uniqueness in an individual’s grief journey.  She has attained the level of Master ART Therapist in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).  Kate is passionate about helping her clients overcome adversity, foster growth, improve functioning/overall well-being, enhance individual strengths, and gain a sense of fulfillment in their life. 

Kate works with individuals & families. She sees clients in the office, via telehealth and Walk & Talk Sessions.

Education: MSW in Social Work from St. Catherine University /University of St. Thomas

Advanced Training/Certification:

  • PSI/2020 Mom Online Maternal Mental Health Certificate Course

  • Master ART Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (IS-ART)

License: MN LICSW, #14120

Therapy Approach

Specialties:

  • Perinatal Mental Health

  • Pre-bereavement/anticipatory grief

  • Grief and Loss

  • Pediatric and Adult complex medical care

  • Rare genetic disorders

  • Child and sibling grief

  • Parents with hospitalized children (NICU/PICU)

  • Trauma

  • Pregnancy Loss and Stillbirth

  • Fertility challenges

  • High risk pregnancies and diagnosis of fetal anomalies

  • Caregivers

Modalities:

Personal

What are your interests outside of work? I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, love to travel and enjoy dabbling in nature photography.

Do you have any pets? I have a 10 year old Goldendoodle named Oliver and a new Goldendoodle puppy named Willow.

What is your favorite podcast? My favorite current Podcast is called See My Grief.

What is your favorite quote? "When you say "Yes" to others, make sure you are not saying "No" to yourself." ~ Paolo Coelho

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