Find a psychiatrist in Des Moines, IA — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Des Moines, IA accepting new patients
Seeking therapy in Des Moines? Headway's network includes providers throughout East Village, Beaverdale, and surrounding areas who specialize in everything from anxiety to relationships. Access 77 providers with average savings of 75% on sessions through insurance, with many patients paying as low as $0 per session.
You’re the one who usually has everything under control, but lately, the "strong" version of you feels like a mask that’s getting too heavy to wear. Whether you’re a mother wondering why you feel detached from the life you worked so hard to build, or a parent exhausted by the cycle of ADHD-related challenges—you don’t have to carry this alone.
I provide a warm, judgment-free space where you can stop surviving and start thriving. My approach is patient-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based, tailored to move you toward a life where you feel present, connected, and capable.
I specialize in:
- Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health: Navigating the "new reality" of motherhood.
- High-Achieving Professionals: Managing burnout, perfectionism, and "mental load."
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Care: Supporting parents and children navigating ADHD and behavioral hurdles.
Why Work With Me?
I offer a "cozy" office experience in Houston, TX, and convenient virtual care across 7 states ( DE, FL, GA, IA, KS, MT, and TX). My goal is to make mental health easy, accessible and relatable.
I’m a doctorate-prepared, dual board-certified family practice and psychiatric mental health provider specializing in neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive conditions, with expertise in autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and geriatric psychiatry. I have extensive experience with complex chronic illness and co-occurring psychiatric conditions across the lifespan and in diverse clinical settings. My background in executive leadership and long-term care administration also informs my work within institutional settings. I have a longstanding interest in complementary, integrative, and holistic approaches to health. My practice is neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive.
As a PMHNP-BC, I offer medication management and therapy sessions via Telehealth Mon-Fri 0900- 19:00.
I am Stanley Okeyemi, the founder of Brighter Light Behavioral Health Services. I am currently licensed as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) in Texas, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Washington, North Carolina, Nebraska, Virginia and New York. I have been working in the mental health industry for 16 years, but licensed as a PMHNP for four years, with a vast amount of experience and affiliations with over 40 hospitals/clinics combined across the USA
Welcome. If you have been feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, mood swings, or trouble focusing, you are not alone. Maybe your teen is struggling, or you are exhausted from trying to manage symptoms on your own. When your mood, energy, or attention feel out of control, daily life can feel harder than it should. I offer a supportive, judgment free space where your concerns are taken seriously.
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About our psychiatrists serving Des Moines, IA
- 100%Depression
- 99%Anxiety
- 96%PTSD
- 93%Bipolar disorder
- 89%ADD/ADHD
- 100%Aetna
- 100%Cigna
- 96%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 51%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
- 47%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 100%English
- 4%French
- 3%Swahili
- 3%Tagalog
- 3%Yoruba
- 99%Online only
- 1%In-person or online
- 84%Woman
- 16%Man
- 99%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- 1%Medical Doctor
- 96%Individual therapy
- 13%Family therapy
- 9%Couples therapy
- 6%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Psychiatrist in Des Moines, IA
Searching for psychiatrists in Des Moines starts with understanding the type of mental health care you need. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, and manage psychiatric care. Therapists focus on talk therapy and support. If you are looking for care related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or OCD, either path may be a fit depending on your needs. Look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, clinical focus, and care approach match what you want to address.
In Des Moines, your search may include offices near downtown, East Village, Beaverdale, West Des Moines, and nearby communities. Virtual appointments can also make it easier to find a psychiatrist with availability that fits your schedule. Psychiatric appointments for medication management are usually shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people choose to work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, read each profile to compare specialties, appointment availability, session format, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in Des Moines can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care starts. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who are accepting new patients and match your insurance details. You can review bios, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose a virtual or in-person appointment when you are ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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