Online Psychiatrist in Ankeny, IA
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Iowa.
Ankeny has been one of Iowa’s fastest-growing cities for years, and its psychiatric care hasn’t grown nearly as fast. Many residents still drive into Des Moines and wait weeks for a first appointment. Samz Mental Health sees Ankeny 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 Ankeny
Ankeny mixes young families in brand-new subdivisions with workers at the city’s large manufacturing, distribution and corporate employers. Many of our patients here are juggling small kids, long commutes into downtown Des Moines, or rotating plant shifts. Anxiety, depression, postpartum mood changes and insomnia are common reasons they book.
The main campus of Des Moines Area Community College is in Ankeny, and we also see DMACC students who need a medication evaluation or a prescriber to take over from home. Visits work from home, a parked car or anywhere else in Iowa, and follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes.
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 Ankeny
Your Life Iowa, the statewide crisis line, is available 24/7 at 855-581-8111 (text 855-895-8398). For farm and rural stress in the surrounding area, Iowa Concern is free and confidential at 800-447-1985. 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.
Ankeny Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Ankeny, including Uptown, Prairie Trail, the DMACC area and the growing neighborhoods on the north and east sides, and in Johnston, Altoona, Bondurant, Polk City, Alleman and Huxley. 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.
Ankeny Patient Questions
Can DMACC students book?
Yes, if you’re in Iowa during the visit, with an in-network plan or self-pay.
Can follow-ups fit around plant or warehouse shifts?
Yes. Follow-ups are 15- to 30-minute video visits that can be scheduled around shifts.
Do you see patients in Johnston, Altoona, Bondurant and Polk City?
Yes. Visits work anywhere in Iowa.
How soon can I be seen?
Usually the same day or the next morning.
Who do I call in a crisis in Ankeny?
Call or text 988 any time, or call Your Life Iowa at 855-581-8111 (text 855-895-8398). In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Ankeny
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.