Online Psychiatrist in Cedar Rapids, IA
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Iowa.
Cedar Rapids has been through a lot. The 2008 flood and the 2020 derecho both did major damage, and for some residents the stress of rebuilding never fully went away. Psychiatric appointments in Linn County are also hard to get quickly. Samz Mental Health sees Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids’ economy runs on aerospace, food processing and manufacturing, and many of our patients work shifts at the city’s large plants. Rotating schedules make it hard to keep clinic appointments and easy for sleep problems, anxiety and depression to snowball. Short video follow-ups can be scheduled on days off.
We also see students at Coe College, Kirkwood Community College and Mount Mercy University, healthcare staff, and families in Marion and Hiawatha. Some come to us because a disaster years ago left anxiety or trauma symptoms that resurface with every severe-weather warning. That’s a common and treatable pattern.
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 Linn County
Your Life Iowa, the statewide crisis line, is available 24/7 at 855-581-8111 (text 855-895-8398). Foundation 2, a Cedar Rapids crisis center, runs a crisis line at 800-332-4224. For farm and rural stress, 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.
Cedar Rapids Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Cedar Rapids, including New Bohemia, Czech Village, Wellington Heights, Kenwood Park and Time Check, and in Marion, Hiawatha, Robins, Mount Vernon and Ely. 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.
Cedar Rapids Patient Questions
Can stress from the flood or derecho be treated?
Yes. An evaluation sorts out whether lingering stress has become anxiety, depression or PTSD, and treatment is matched to that.
Can follow-ups fit around plant shifts?
Yes. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes by video and can be scheduled around rotating shifts.
Do you see patients in Marion, Hiawatha and Mount Vernon?
Yes. Visits work anywhere in Iowa.
Can Coe and Kirkwood students book?
Yes, if you’re in Iowa during the visit, with an in-network plan or self-pay.
Who do I call in a crisis in Cedar Rapids?
Call or text 988 any time, or call Your Life Iowa at 855-581-8111 (text 855-895-8398). Foundation 2, based in Cedar Rapids, also runs a crisis line at 800-332-4224. In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Cedar Rapids
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.