Online Psychiatrist in West Des Moines, IA
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Iowa.
West Des Moines is the corporate heart of the metro’s west side, and a lot of the people who work there would rather not lose half a day to a psychiatry appointment. Local new-patient waits can also run for weeks. Samz Mental Health sees West 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 West Des Moines
Banking, insurance, retail and financial-services headquarters line the corridor from Jordan Creek to the I-35/I-80 interchange, and many of our West Des Moines patients are professionals in those offices. Anxiety, depression, insomnia and burnout are the most common reasons they book. A 15- to 30-minute video follow-up fits between meetings.
We also see young families in the fast-growing neighborhoods west toward Waukee, parents dealing with postpartum mood changes, and long-time residents near Valley Junction. Video visits work from home, a private office, or anywhere else in Iowa.
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 West Des Moines
Your Life Iowa, the statewide crisis line, is available 24/7 at 855-581-8111 (text 855-895-8398). Anyone can call or text 988 at any hour. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Telepsychiatry is for ongoing care and isn’t a substitute for emergency services.
West Des Moines Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across West Des Moines, including Valley Junction, Jordan Creek, Glen Oaks and the newer neighborhoods west of I-35, and in Clive, Waukee, Urbandale, Windsor Heights, Norwalk and Van Meter. 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.
West Des Moines Patient Questions
Does my employer plan work?
If your plan is Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum or Carelon Behavioral Health, yes, and you’ll usually pay your specialist copay. Check your card for other carriers.
Can I be seen from my office near Jordan Creek?
Yes, from any private room in Iowa. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes.
Do you see patients in Clive, Waukee and Urbandale?
Yes. Visits work anywhere in Iowa.
Do you treat postpartum depression?
Yes. New parents can be seen from home without arranging childcare.
Who do I call in a crisis in West Des Moines?
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 West Des Moines
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.