
About Mental Illness
Evaluation and treatment for a wide range of mental health disorders affecting mood, thinking, and behavior.
Overview
Symptoms
- - Depressed mood
- - Excessive worry or fear
- - Difficulty concentrating
- - Social withdrawal
- - Sleep disturbances
- - Delusions or paranoia
- - Substance misuse
- - Extreme mood swings
- - Suicidal thinking
When to Seek Help
Treatment
Help center
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about our services.
Psychiatry Associates is a mental health clinic that provides tele-psychiatry services to improve your mental health through diagnosis, therapy, and medication management. Our caring team of providers is committed to empowering patients by providing complete solutions to your most pressing mental health issues.
If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or other mental health conditions, professional help from experienced psychiatrists and specialists can make a significant difference in managing symptoms and improving your quality of life. The clinic's services are designed to meet a variety of unique mental health needs.
The practice primarily provides flexible telepsychiatry appointments, allowing you to get mental health care from the comfort of your own home. Follow-up visits may be conducted via telehealth or in-person appointments, depending on the clinic and provider.
Your first visit will likely last between thirty to sixty minutes, and you will work together with your provider to establish the structure of your treatment plan, which may include evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Psychiatry Associates proudly serves the communities of Iowa and Wyoming, offering leading psychiatry and therapeutic care in both states.
Your provider will schedule regular follow-up appointments. Initially, they may schedule more frequent appointments (e.g., weekly) to evaluate medication efficacy and make adjustments. Once you are responding well, follow-up appointments may occur less frequently, such as once every other month.
Whether you need a referral often depends on your specific insurance policy. In many cases, it is possible to see a psychiatrist without a referral, but it is always best practice to check your insurance benefits and contact the office directly to confirm their policy.
Yes. Finding a provider you trust and feel comfortable with is crucial for effective treatment. If you are unhappy with your current care, you can typically discuss your concerns with the office or try to arrange a consultation with another provider to decide if a switch is necessary.
Psychiatry Associates typically treats a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to: anxiety attacks and disorders, depression, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, and Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD/ADHD).
If you wish to take a break, it is very important to let your doctor know. They can help you understand your options and safely create a plan to taper off any medications you might be taking, as stopping abruptly can be dangerous.
Yes, many psychiatry practices offer appointment reminders via text message, email, or through a patient portal (if available) as a courtesy, though it remains the patient's responsibility to attend the appointment.
Mental health clinics are typically required to follow strict HIPAA compliance, meaning your health information is only shared with authorized personnel, and they implement security measures to safeguard your data.
Psychiatry Associates accepts cash, check or charge and some insurance plans. You do not necessarily need insurance, as you can pay out-of-pocket (self-pay), but this should be confirmed when scheduling.
Yes, you can use insurance, but it's important to verify if your specific plan is accepted and what your coverage limits are, as some procedures or out-of-network services may not be reimbursed.
Psychiatry Associates accepts some insurance plans, and you should contact their office directly with your insurance information to verify if they are an in-network provider for your specific plan.
Yes, there is often a 'no-show' or cancellation fee if an appointment is missed or canceled without sufficient notice (e.g., less than 48 business hours). The fee amount can vary depending on the patient and the type of appointment.

