Kristina (Krissy) Gates

Kristina (Krissy) Gates Verified Provider

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Medical Insurance Accepted
In-Person
Online

About Me

Kristina Gates is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Her practice addresses a wide range of conditions, including ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD and OCD.

Krissy’s approach emphasizes collaboration and empowering clients as the experts of their own experience.

CBT and Motivational Interviewing

New clients begin with a required in person intake appointment, after which care may transition to telehealth sessions.

This structured onboarding ensures a thorough psychiatric evaluation before an individualized care plan is established.

Krissy integrates CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing into her medication management visits.

Her practice spans a broad range of conditions and serves children, teens, adults and the LGBTQ+ community.

Quick Facts

  • Location: Cedar Rapids with in person and telehealth options available
  • Services offered: Psychiatric evaluation, medication management and therapy informed care within prescribing visits
  • Who she treats: Individuals from childhood through older adulthood, including LGBTQ+ affirming care
  • Approach: Holistic and collaborative, integrating CBT, Motivational Interviewing and trauma focused techniques
  • Insurance accepted: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Alliance, HealthPartners, Humana and Medicare
  • Availability: Currently accepting new clients via waitlist

Payment Options

Insurance Options

  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Midlands Choice
  • Other
  • Wellmark

Orientation & Focus

Ages Treated

Adults (18+), Children (0 – 10), Seniors (65+), Teen & Preteen (11 – 18)

Modalities

Individuals

Specialties

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Positivity
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness or Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Medication Management
  • Obsessive Compulsive (OCD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Psychosis
  • Sexual Health
  • Sleep and Insomnia
  • Substance Abuse
  • Substance Use

Treatment Options

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused

Locations

Main Location

3500 Center Point Rd NE
Suite 2
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

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