Online Psychiatrist in Dubuque, IA
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Iowa.
Dubuque serves a tri-state region along the Mississippi, and its psychiatric services are stretched thin across three states’ worth of patients. Samz Mental Health sees Iowa adults in Dubuque and Northeast Iowa 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 Dubuque
Dubuque blends a manufacturing base, including heavy equipment and printing, with a growing tech, finance and healthcare workforce. Many of our patients work on production lines or in office jobs downtown, and people from across the river in Illinois and Wisconsin often work in the city. Because visits must take place in Iowa, cross-border workers can join from a private room at work.
We also see students at Loras College, Clarke University and the University of Dubuque, nurses and staff from the city’s hospitals, and farm families in the surrounding rolling hills. Long Mississippi River winters make seasonal mood changes and sleep problems common reasons people book.
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 Dubuque County
Your Life Iowa, the statewide crisis line, is available 24/7 at 855-581-8111 (text 855-895-8398). College students can also contact their campus counseling 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.
Dubuque Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Dubuque, from the Millwork District, Downtown and Cable Car Square to the North End, Point neighborhood and the newer west side, and throughout Northeast Iowa in Asbury, Peosta, Epworth, Farley, Dyersville, Cascade, Bellevue and Maquoketa. 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 (Iowa Health Link), Medicare or TRICARE. 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 local pharmacy. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes.
Dubuque Patient Questions
I live in Illinois or Wisconsin and work in Dubuque. Can I be seen?
Yes, as long as you join the visit from Iowa, such as a private office at work. Visits from Illinois or Wisconsin aren’t possible.
Can Loras, Clarke and University of Dubuque students book?
Yes, adult students can book with an in-network plan or self-pay, as long as they’re in Iowa or another licensed state during the visit.
Do you see patients in Asbury, Peosta, Dyersville and Epworth?
Yes. Visits work anywhere in Iowa with a stable internet or cell connection.
How soon can I be seen?
Usually the same day or the next morning.
Who do I call in a crisis in Dubuque County?
Call or text 988 any time, or contact Your Life Iowa, available 24/7 at 855-581-8111 (text 855-895-8398). In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Dubuque
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.