Online Psychiatrist in Des Moines, IA
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Iowa.
Des Moines is Iowa’s largest metro, and it still doesn’t have enough psychiatric prescribers to go around. New-patient appointments often take weeks, and people in the fast-growing suburbs end up driving across the metro for a 20-minute medication check. Samz Mental Health sees Des Moines adults by secure video, usually the same day or the next, for evaluation, diagnosis and medication management. No referral is needed.
Usually same day or next day
Secure video, anywhere in Iowa
$120 first visit, $90 follow-ups
Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Optum, Carelon
Who We See in Des Moines
Des Moines is a white-collar town built on insurance, finance and state government, and many of our patients work in downtown offices or at the Capitol complex. Anxiety, depression and burnout are common reasons they book, often after putting off care because a midday appointment meant missing half a workday.
We also see students at Drake University and Des Moines Area Community College, healthcare staff, and a growing number of refugee and immigrant families who have resettled in the city. Visits are conducted in English. Because they happen by video, you can be seen from home in Beaverdale or the East Village, or from your office downtown.
What We Treat
Visits cover psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and medication management for adults. Common reasons people book:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression, including postpartum depression
- PTSD and trauma and OCD
- Bipolar disorder and insomnia
- Medication management and prescriber transfers
- ESA letter evaluations in Iowa
Crisis and Mental Health Help in Polk County
Your Life Iowa, the statewide crisis line, is available 24/7 at 855-581-8111 (text 855-895-8398). Broadlawns Medical Center is Polk County’s public hospital and a key source of local mental health services. Anyone can call or text 988 at any hour, and in an emergency, call 911. Telepsychiatry is for ongoing care and isn’t a substitute for emergency services.
Des Moines Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Des Moines, including Downtown, the East Village, Beaverdale, Sherman Hill, the Drake neighborhood and South of Grand, and in Urbandale, Johnston, Clive, Waukee, Altoona, and our separate West Des Moines and Ankeny pages. Any location in Iowa works, as long as you’re in the state when the visit starts.
Cost and Insurance
Self-pay is $120 for the first visit and $90 for follow-ups, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted. We’re in-network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Carelon Behavioral Health, so insured patients usually pay their specialist copay. We don’t accept Medicaid or Medicare. See insurance and pricing details.
How a First Visit Works
- Book a time in the online portal, often for the same day. No referral is needed.
- Fill out a short intake form about your symptoms, history and medications.
- Meet by secure video from a private spot in Iowa.
- If medication fits your plan, it’s sent to your pharmacy. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes.
Des Moines Patient Questions
Do Iowa employer plans work?
If your plan is Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum or Carelon Behavioral Health, yes. Check your card for other carriers, or choose self-pay at $120 for the first visit and $90 for follow-ups.
Can Drake and DMACC students book?
Yes, if you’re in Iowa during the visit.
Can state employees be seen during the workday?
Yes. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes and work from any private room in Iowa, including an office or a parked car.
Do you see patients in Ankeny, Urbandale and Waukee?
Yes. Visits work anywhere in Iowa.
Who do I call in a crisis in Des Moines?
Call or text 988 any time, or call Your Life Iowa at 855-581-8111 (text 855-895-8398). Broadlawns Medical Center is Polk County’s public hospital. In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Des Moines
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.