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Katherine Gimmestad(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PhD
New HampshireAlabamaArizonaArkansas
Anxiety -Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Medical professionals' mental health-Entrepreneur mental health-Trichotillomania (hair pulling)-

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Professional statement

Dr. Katherine Gimmestad is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 12 years of licensed clinical experience and extensive training in research. She has authored peer-reviewed articles in her discipline, and adheres closely to an evidence-based, scientific model in working with her patients. Dr. Gimmestad finds much reward in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Depression and Anxiety with evidence-based approaches.

Dr. Gimmestad has received advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (for OCD), Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD. She has also received training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Gimmestad is also available to consult regarding autism and potential therapies.

Dr. Gimmestad's intention is to accurately identify goals, as determined by the patient, and make concrete progress towards those goals. Many times she has heard from patients that they had a former therapist that was "nice, but we didn't accomplish anything." Dr. Gimmestad aims for her patients to obtain newfound skills, strength and knowledge.


Message to clients

Hello! I am glad you are here. An advantage of private practice is that we can tailor treatment to the specific needs of you - some clients prefer a highly structured treatment plan, some do not. I am happy to take feedback about what a client's preferences are and what may or may not have worked thus far, incorporating that information into an evidence-based yet individualized approach.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 14 years

Battle Creek Veterans Administration, Clinical Psychologist, 2012 - 2022

Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2012
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Ph.D., 2011
University of Michigan, B.S. in Biopsychology, 1998

Licensure

Michigan: 6301015590 - Alabama: APIT #19977 - Arizona: APIT #19977 - Arkansas: APIT #19977 - Colorado: APIT #19977 - Connecticut: APIT #19977 - Delaware: APIT #19977 - Washington DC: APIT #1997 - Florida: APIT #19977 - Georgia: APIT #19977 - Idaho: APIT #19977 - Illinois: APIT #19977 - Indiana: APIT #19977 - Kansas: APIT #1997 - Kentucky: APIT #19977 - Maine: APIT #19977 - Maryland: APIT #19977 - Minnesota: APIT #19977 - Mississippi: APIT #19977 - Missouri: APIT #19977 - Nebraska: APIT #19977 - Nevada: APIT #19977 - New Hampshire: APIT #19977 - New Jersey: APIT #19977 - North Carolina: APIT #19977 - North Dakota: APIT #19977 - Ohio: APIT #19977 - Oklahoma: APIT #19977 - Pennsylvania: APIT #19977 - Rhode Island: APIT #19977 - South Carolina: APIT #19977 - South Dakota: APIT #19977 - Tennessee: APIT #19977 - Texas: APIT #19977 - Utah: APIT #19977 - Vermont: APIT #19977 - Virginia: APIT #19977 - Washington: APIT #19977 - West Virginia: APIT #19977 - Wisconsin: APIT #19977 - Wyoming: APIT #19977 - California: 35711

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Medical professionals' mental health - Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; addressing issues of burnout, hierarchical pressures, and vicarious trauma

Entrepreneur mental health - Processing through the emotional highs and lows of running a business; learning about one’s values and exploring how these values impact the decisions that one makes for the business

Trichotillomania (hair pulling) - Support around tolerating anxiety, stress, and boredom; reduction or elimination of compulsive hair-pulling behaviors; strategies for developing alternative coping mechanisms.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Locations & Hours


Insurance

    Katherine Gimmestad is accepting clients paying listed fees or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

    • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    • Blue Shield of California

    Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


    Out-of-pocket fees

    Get reimbursed for sessions with Katherine Gimmestad

    Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

    • Individual sessions:$225 (50min)
    • Initial session:$225 (50min)

    Additional session information

    Out-of-network billing options

    This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

    • Super billing
    Payment options
    • Cash
    • Credit Card
    • Debit Card
    • PayPal
    • Venmo
    • Zelle
    Session frequency

    Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

    • Weekly
    • Monthly
    • Every other week
    • Every other month
    • Multiple times a week
    • As needed
    Therapist's note