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Kristina (Krissy) Gates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP
Photo of Kristina (Krissy) Gates, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Kristina (Krissy) Gates

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
3500 Center Point Rd NE, Suite 2, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Let's Connect (319) 408-8455
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Krissy’s areas of specialty include working with ages 5+, LGBTQ+ community, crisis management, substance abuse (Medication Assisted Treatment-30client limit), ADHD, PTSD, mood, anxiety, and schizophrenia disorders.
Philosophy of care is holistic and person centered with an overall goal to minimize suffering. In addition to medication management, she incorporates Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques into her care management. The client’s story and perspective is essential in understanding and managing their mental health care needs.
I am here to help clients be the best they can be! I want to help you build a happy, healthy life:)
Call or Kristina (Krissy) Gates now for a free 15 minute consultation - (319) 408-8455

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Insight Therapy Group

3500 Center Point Rd NE

Suite 2

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

(319) 408-8455
Still seeing clients in office and telehealth (via doxy.me).
I specialize in Bipolar Disorder and ADHD 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (319) 408-8455
Photo of Kristina (Krissy) Gates, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Insight Therapy Group

3500 Center Point Rd NE

Suite 2

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

(319) 408-8455
Still seeing clients in office and telehealth (via doxy.me).
I specialize in Bipolar Disorder and ADHD 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Smart PPP (Interplan)
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Humana
  • Midlands Choice
  • MMC-Cedar RapidsTiered Network
  • O'Hara Work Comp PPO
  • Wellmark BCBS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (319) 408-8455
Photo of Kristina (Krissy) Gates, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Kristina (Krissy) Gates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (319) 408-8455
Photo of Kristina (Krissy) Gates, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Kristina (Krissy) Gates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Iowa / G160805 Kristina (Krissy) Gates
  • In Practice for 5 Years
  • Membership with AANP 2020
  • Membership with APNA 2020
  • University of Iowa College of Nursing, DNP, Graduated 2020
"
NP for 3 years, community mental health and private practice experience. RN with 11.5 years of emergency medicine experience, most recently at UIHC as well as 13 years on an inpatient geriatric unit.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (319) 408-8455
Photo of Kristina (Krissy) Gates, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Kristina (Krissy) Gates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP
"
NP for 3 years, community mental health and private practice experience. RN with 11.5 years of emergency medicine experience, most recently at UIHC as well as 13 years on an inpatient geriatric unit.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (319) 408-8455
Photo of Kristina (Krissy) Gates, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Kristina (Krissy) Gates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Body Positivity
  • Child
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Psychosis
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Substance Use
Do these issues align with your needs? or (319) 408-8455
Photo of Kristina (Krissy) Gates, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Kristina (Krissy) Gates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (319) 408-8455
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Kristina (Krissy) Gates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP

4 Endorsements

Caitlyn Johnson
Caitlyn Johnson
Marriage & Family TherapistMAtLMFT
Krissy is a wonderful medication management provider. She is empathetic, and understanding, and provides stellar client care.
Jennifer Becker
Jennifer Becker
CounselorLMHCACS
Krissy is highly relatable and easy to work with. She has a down-to-earth understanding that is refreshing and inviting for everyone. Skills + training + approach. Highly recommended.
Ellen Edwards-Kuehnle
Ellen Edwards-Kuehnle
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLMSW
Krissy is a personable, friendly practitioner who is a pleasure to work with. She is highly receptive to clients needs. Highly recommend!
Dawn Marie Richard
Dawn Marie Richard
CounselorLMHC
Krissy makes sure that her patients are heard and will talk with you and not at you. You will not feel rushed and she genuinely cares. She is great at explaining how you will respond to medication and why it was prescribed.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (319) 408-8455
Photo of Kristina (Krissy) Gates, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Kristina (Krissy) Gates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (319) 408-8455
Photo of Kristina (Krissy) Gates, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Kristina (Krissy) Gates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP

Location

Primary Location

Insight Therapy Group

3500 Center Point Rd NE

Suite 2

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

(319) 408-8455
"
Still seeing clients in office and telehealth (via doxy.me).
Call for a free consultation now - (319) 408-8455
Photo of Kristina (Krissy) Gates, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Kristina (Krissy) Gates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP
"
Still seeing clients in office and telehealth (via doxy.me).
Call for a free consultation now - (319) 408-8455
Photo of Kristina (Krissy) Gates, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Kristina (Krissy) Gates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP