Mind & Matter

Behavioral Health

Care for the mind. Grounded in what matters.

Thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatry and therapy for adults in Iowa City, North Liberty, and Cedar Rapids.

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How we can help

Psychiatric Care

Evaluation and ongoing care for adults, built on careful listening and a full picture of your history.

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Medication Management

Deliberate, transparent medication decisions: the lowest effective dose, clear goals, and adjustments you understand.

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ADHD & Anxiety

Thoughtful evaluation and treatment for ADHD, anxiety, and depression in the Iowa City, North Liberty, and Cedar Rapids corridor.

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★★★★★

"Kiran took the time to listen to my concerns and helped me realize what goals I wanted to achieve. I never feel judged when discussing my health. He does offer telehealth which is a plus for busy people like me!"

Rachel M. · Google review

"Kiran is personable, understanding and very knowledgeable!"

Jourdan H. · Google review

Founders

Christopher Heck

Christopher Heck

FOUNDER / PA-C

Booking opens soon

Christopher is a Psychiatric Physician Assistant who provides evidence-based care built on careful listening and steady follow-through. His approach respects both the science of psychiatry and each person's lived experience.

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Kiran Annam

Kiran Annam

FOUNDER / ARNP

Accepting new patients

Kiran is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with additional board certifications in Family Practice and Acute Care. His background across primary care, acute care, and psychiatry allows him to approach mental health treatment from a broad, systems-based perspective, integrating the whole person rather than focusing narrowly on symptoms.

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Inspired by kintsugi, the art of repair and resilience.

Kintsugi

Pronounced: kin-SOO-gee

Kintsugi (金継ぎ) is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Rather than hiding cracks, the repair highlights them, treating breaks not as flaws, but as features that add value, history, and beauty.

Kintsugi bowl with light finish and eucalyptus

You are not broken. You are becoming.

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