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Katelyn Thompson, DO

Staff Psychiatrist
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
PTSD/Trauma
Medication Management

Education and training

  • Des Moines University Osteopathic and Podiatric Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

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Katelyn Thompson, DO

Dr. Katelyn Thompson is board certified in Adult Psychiatry. Patients looking for a psychiatric provider will find that Dr. Thompson has a gentle and approachable style. She believes that each patient was created on purpose and for a purpose. The brain is deeply wired for resilience, and Dr. Thompson is blessed to witness tDr. Katelyn Thompson is board certified in Adult Psychiatry.  

Patients looking for a psychiatric provider will find that Dr. Thompson has a gentle and approachable style.  She believes that each patient was created on purpose and for a purpose.  The brain is deeply wired for resilience and Dr. Thompson is blessed to witness that while supporting that in her patients.  She focuses on medication management with supportive psychotherapy as she treats a wide variety of psychiatric diagnoses.

his while supporting her patients. She focuses on medication management with supportive psychotherapy as she treats a wide variety of psychiatric diagnoses.‍

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Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
PTSD/Trauma
Medication Management
States
Iowa
Tennessee
New York
Languages
English
Takes insurance
Virtual visits
years experience