Dr. Gates is a psychologist with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and an M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, both from the University of Iowa. She provides individual, group, and couples therapy using interpersonal and emotion-focused approaches to help clients address challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. With advanced training in couples therapy, Dr. Gates focuses on improving communication and emotional connection within relationships.
She is passionate about working with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds and strives to approach each client’s unique identities with humility and openness.
Outside of work, Dr. Gates enjoys reading, exercising, camping, and spending time with loved ones.