Physician Assistant
2710 N. Dodge St
Ste. 1
Iowa City, IA
Top reviews
Dr. McCormick is the most knowledgable psychiatrist I have ever dealt with and she is very open and kind.
Dr. McCormick listens carefully to my concerns and addresses them with compassion and knowledge. She is good about sharing information so that I can be an informed patient about the benefits of any treatment she prescribes.
Kara Whalen, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant at the Rein Center, an integrative psychiatry practice based in Iowa City, Iowa.
Kara graduated from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2013. Afterward, she completed a 12-month psychiatry fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.
Throughout her career, Kara has had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including inpatient, emergency psychiatry, crisis stabilization, outpatient clinic, and developmental disabilities programming. She has eagerly worked with family practice providers and therapists to improve patient outcomes.
Kara was first introduced to psychiatry while spending a year abroad as an exchange student in France. Her host father was a psychiatrist and gave her a tour of an inpatient facility. He explained that his primary goal was to reduce the patient's disabling symptoms in order to obtain a life worth living. She was instantly intrigued and has been inspired ever since.
Integrative Psychiatry
Medication Management
Psychotherapy
EMDR
Ketamine Treatment
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Psychological Assessment
Yoga & Meditation
ADHD
Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Insomnia
Grief
Depression
Anxiety
Mood Disorders
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Stress-Related Illness
Relationship Issues
Life Transitions
Family Conflict
Self-esteem
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Sexual & Emotional Abuse
Chronic Pain
Location
Rein Center
2710 N. Dodge St
Ste. 1
Iowa City, IA, 52245
More About Kara Whalen, PA-C, MPAS
NPI Number
1518309301
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
Dr. McCormick is the most knowledgable psychiatrist I have ever dealt with and she is very open and kind.
Dr. McCormick listens carefully to my concerns and addresses them with compassion and knowledge. She is good about sharing information so that I can be an informed patient about the benefits of any treatment she prescribes.
excellent
Dr. McCormick is insightful and genuinely caring. She is a knowledgeable, out-of the box thinker with a holistic approach. I feel both heard and inspired every time that I see her. Highly recommend her!
Kara has been a fantastic and phenomenal provider; I feel heard, trusted, and like she will work with me to help me problem solve my concerns.
Dr. McCormick has worked tirelessly to manage my weird side effects, while treating debilitating depression, and caring for me as a a whole person, always addressing the full picture.
Kind, knowledgeable, empathetic, patient, everything I need.
Super kind. Very understanding and so far I’m feeling amazing. 10/10. Thanks for listening to me and understanding me. It means a lot!
It was excellent. I look forward to working with Kara Whalen.
Dr. McCormick has been an outstanding asset to my mental health.
Amazing, is an understatement. A very " non - clinical " , welcoming atmosphere upon arrival. Dr.McCormick conveys a very sincere, trusting aura that allows me to be open and honest about myself, and one does not have the feeling of being judged or " pre- diagnosed " . I can definitely, without reservation, recommend seeing Dr.McCormick for helping navigate this not so smooth road of life we travel.
Just from my first appointment -- Dr. McCormick is an incredible doctor! Very holisitic in nature and compassionate. Extremely smart and thorough. i look forward to working with Dr. McCormick more in upcoming sessions.
Kara is very professional, nice and kind. I switched psychiatrists due to MANY reasons. I’m extremely grateful and pleased with Kara!! Wouldn’t even consider going to anyone else.
Shannon is truly amazing! She is wonderful to talk to, i can tell her something that i humiliated about and she instantly puts all fears at ease! Her way of making people comfortable is someone I've never experienced! Highly highly reccomend and am so thankful for her.
Dr Whalen was very thorough and helpful.
Very thorough, calm, and helpful!
Kara is the best! She listens to my concerns and provides constructive, helpful feedback. I'm so happy to have her help manage my mental health
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Informative and helpful
Absolute treasure to find and attentive to an individual's needs with beneficial advice.
Today was my first ever experience with therapy. Even in my first session I felt heard. I'm eager to see how sessions continue to allow me to have tools and strategies to cope with life.
It has been easy to make my appointment & access forms. I had no problems getting on zoom & my appointment started promptly at the scheduled time. I found my therapist easy to talk to about issues that I have been having. This is a good sign for the first visit.
Kara is always such a great listener and takes her time with me when we have appointments. I feel lucky to have her as my psychiatrist!
I felt the provider did a great job of getting down to the root of the issues. She not only supported my child, and provided them with options for care. She also listened to the parents and let them voice their concerns, and helped the child understand some of ( their parents actions) were only done out of concern for their child. This has been one of the best doctors, I have had the opportunity I work with for my child. Thank you
Shannon is very attentive to my concerns and often asks me to share some experiences that seem to affect me.
Very caring and helpful
Best decision I ever made
Shannon has been excellent and very helpful/supportive. For the first time in a long while I feel I am making progress on the changes and improvements I would like to make as a direct result of Shannon’s guidance.
Could not be more pleased with my interactions with Kara. She has significantly helped changed my quality of life. Very thankful for her compassionate care and professionalism.
