Katherine Cruze, APRN

Katherine Cruze, APRN

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
7165 E University Dr, Bldg 14, Ste 155, Mesa, AZ
5.00
“I had a very positive experience while working with both Kate & her practice. Staff contacted me the same day I made my appointment and were so patient when I had to make various changes to my appointment & again when trying to verify my insurance. They walked me through every step of the process including patient intake, payment, & setting up the communication channel for follow-ups with my provider. Kate, herself, was incredibly empathetic & gave me the time & space to process all the information. She asked all the right questions to better understand my situation and validated my experiences. She was able to explain things that I haven’t been able to make sense of for years. She made sure I was comfortable, informed, & involved when coming up with a treatment plan. Overall, I felt heard & supported throughout the entire session & would highly recommend Kate & her practice.”
Anna D.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

4.94

Bedside manner

5.00
“I had a very positive experience while working with both Kate & her practice. Staff contacted me the same day I made my appointment and were so patient when I had to make various changes to my appointment & again when trying to verify my insurance. They walked me through every step of the process including patient intake, payment, & setting up the communication channel for follow-ups with my provider. Kate, herself, was incredibly empathetic & gave me the time & space to process all the information. She asked all the right questions to better understand my situation and validated my experiences. She was able to explain things that I haven’t been able to make sense of for years. She made sure I was comfortable, informed, & involved when coming up with a treatment plan. Overall, I felt heard & supported throughout the entire session & would highly recommend Kate & her practice.”
Anna D.Less than 1 month agoVideo visit
“I had the pleasure of having an initial consultation with Katherine Cruze for psychiatric counseling, and I was truly impressed by the experience. She was phenomenal—an exceptional listener who made me feel heard, understood, and genuinely cared for from the very beginning. Katherine is compassionate, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. She communicated clearly, took the time to understand my concerns, and created a comfortable and welcoming environment where I felt safe sharing my thoughts. Her professionalism, empathy, and depth of knowledge were immediately evident. I am very grateful for the time and care she provided during my consultation. I would highly recommend Katherine Cruze to anyone looking for a caring, compassionate, and highly knowledgeable mental health professional. She made an excellent first impression, and I left the appointment feeling heard, respected, and hopeful.”
Aime J.August 30, 2026Video visit

About Katherine Cruze

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Psychiatric Medication Review
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Medication Review
Sleep Problems
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Katherine Cruze

Psychiatric nurse practitioner Kate wasn't diagnosed with ADHD till age 45 - now it's her mission in life to help get people diagnosed earlier! She specializes in treating ADHD but also treats all other mental health conditions, from ages 5 to 105.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Kate has been described as sweet, kind, down-to-earth, and extremely patient and understanding. Her goal is to have everyone who comes to see her leave their visits feeling a little lighter and a little brighter. She treats a lot of ADHD patients, and unfortunately there still can be stigma and shame for patients with this diagnosis - but not with Kate! She treats all visits in a manner that is friendly, thorough, and nonjudgemental.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Kate meets with patients either via telehealth or in-person - whatever is easiest for you! New patient appointments typically take 60 to 90 minutes and follow-ups take about 20 to 30 minutes. If starting on ADHD medications like stimulants, Kate will see patients a month after starting a new medication to re-assess how well it works, but once we're established on a good medication regimen, visits are only required every three months.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $250 for 90 minutes
Ongoing session: $135 for 30 minutes

    More information on payments and coverage

    **We don't accept any AHCCCS/Medicaid or Medicare plans** - We will check your insurance benefits and collect the amount due prior to your first visit, including copays or coinsurance amounts. - If you haven't met your deductible, the average cost of the first visit is $200 (this is the amount insurance charges, not us).

    Popular visit reasons

    Anxiety
    Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    Bipolar Disorder
    Depression
    Medication Review
    Psychiatry Consultation
    Sleep Disorder
    Sleep Problems
    Anxiety
    Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    Bipolar Disorder
    Depression

    Office location

    Katherine Cruze, APRN also offers online video visits for patients
    Advantage ADHD & Psychiatry Services
    7165 E University Dr, Bldg 14, Ste 155, Mesa, AZ 85207

    Education and background

    Practice names

    Education and training

    • University of Phoenix, Master's in Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

    NPI number

    1982567038

    Patient reviews

    All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
    Overall rating
    5.00
    Wait time
    4.94
    Bedside manner
    5.00
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    18 reviews
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    Verry easy to talk to . Was a great experience. Would recommend to anyone looking for a provider
    I had a very positive experience while working with both Kate & her practice. Staff contacted me the same day I made my appointment and were so patient when I had to make various changes to my appointment & again when trying to verify my insurance. They walked me through every step of the process including patient intake, payment, & setting up the communication channel for follow-ups with my provider. Kate, herself, was incredibly empathetic & gave me the time & space to process all the information. She asked all the right questions to better understand my situation and validated my experiences. She was able to explain things that I haven’t been able to make sense of for years. She made sure I was comfortable, informed, & involved when coming up with a treatment plan. Overall, I felt heard & supported throughout the entire session & would highly recommend Kate & her practice.
    Verified patientVideo visit
    I had the pleasure of having an initial consultation with Katherine Cruze for psychiatric counseling, and I was truly impressed by the experience. She was phenomenal—an exceptional listener who made me feel heard, understood, and genuinely cared for from the very beginning. Katherine is compassionate, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. She communicated clearly, took the time to understand my concerns, and created a comfortable and welcoming environment where I felt safe sharing my thoughts. Her professionalism, empathy, and depth of knowledge were immediately evident. I am very grateful for the time and care she provided during my consultation. I would highly recommend Katherine Cruze to anyone looking for a caring, compassionate, and highly knowledgeable mental health professional. She made an excellent first impression, and I left the appointment feeling heard, respected, and hopeful.
    Verified patientVideo visit
    I finally found someone who truly understood what I was going through and explained it to me with clarity and compassion. She gave me the help I needed and the tools to improve, allowing me to move forward with confidence toward a full and stable life. I highly recommend her for her expertise in accurately diagnosing and distinguishing between symptoms. She has extensive experience, genuine empathy, and a true passion for her profession.
    Verified patient
    My appointment was a great experience with Kate. She was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Everything I shared was listened to and taken into consideration. The provider was very informative and explained a great deal to me, which I appreciated. I will be a returning patient.
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    Highly recommend great service.
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    Quick and easy process!
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    My experience was fantastic. Appt was scheduled quick and visit was thorough. NP heard me and didn’t make assumptions. I was understood and I was comfortable opening up. Would recommend 100%.
    Verified patientVideo visit
    Honestly was super nervous going into this appointment, but right away from the first conversation I knew it was going to be good, Kate spent an amazing time being a good listener and taking the time to educate me and help me understand what I was going in to, not only did I leave with the treatment I needed but I also learned a few things!
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    Where is Katherine Cruze's office located?

    Katherine Cruze has 2 office locations in Mesa, view full addresses on Katherine Cruze's profile.

    What are common reasons for patients to see Katherine Cruze?

    Katherine Cruze frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Katherine Cruze on their profile.

    What languages does Katherine Cruze speak?

    Katherine Cruze speaks English.

    How do patients rate Katherine Cruze in reviews?

    18 patients have reviewed Katherine Cruze. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.94/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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