Personalized Mental Health Support from Des Moines Specialists

Start virtual therapy, psychiatry, and at-home ketamine treatment from the comfort of your Des Moines home. We accept Cigna / Evernorth Behavioral Health and Zelis, and most patients begin care within days.

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Mental health therapy in Des Moines

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Why Innerwell

Modern mental health care, built around you

Evidence-based treatment, delivered virtually by Iowa-licensed experts

Care that fits your life

From downtown lofts to Beaverdale bungalows, our secure telehealth platform brings therapy and medication management to every corner of Des Moines—no commutes, no waiting rooms.

Experts ready when you are

Skip the 3-month waitlists. Innerwell connects you with Iowa-licensed psychiatrists, therapists, and ketamine providers who can usually see you within a week.

Science-backed tools, personalized plans

We combine proven modalities—CBT, EMDR, medication, and psychedelic-assisted therapy—to craft a treatment plan as unique as your Midwestern lifestyle.

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Integrated Mental Health Care Right Here in Des Moines

Whether you’re in East Village or out by Gray’s Lake, Innerwell’s virtual clinic delivers comprehensive, evidence-based care across Iowa.

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Ketamine Treatment

Our at-home ketamine program pairs medically supervised dosing with therapist-guided integration sessions—all overseen by Iowa-licensed clinicians for safe, rapid relief from depression and anxiety.

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Therapy

Connect with Des Moines therapists via secure video for CBT, ACT, trauma-informed care, and more. Every provider holds an active Iowa license and deep experience treating local adults and teens.

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Psychiatry & Medication Management

Innerwell psychiatrists manage medications for ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, and beyond—offering convenient virtual visits tailored to busy Des Moines schedules.

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Psychedelic Therapy

Explore the next frontier of healing with supervised psychedelic therapy protocols, delivered within Iowa’s regulatory guidelines and supported by trained integration specialists.

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EMDR Therapy

Our EMDR-certified therapists help Des Moines residents process trauma and build resilience through structured virtual sessions that fit into your daily routine.

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Trusted Providers. Proven Care. Statewide in Iowa

Innerwell’s multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, therapists, and psychedelic medicine specialists—all licensed in Iowa and dedicated to compassionate, human-centered care.

Clinician

Nicole McCloskey

Iowa
Psychiatry
Ketamine Therapy

Nicole is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with additional certification in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. She has been working directly with clients in the mental health field for fifteen years...

Next available: October 6
Clinician

Krystal Buckridge

Iowa
Psychiatry
Ketamine Therapy

Krystal is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of eclectic experience in health care. She is currently working to obtain a dual certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and has a passion for integrative psychiatry...

Next available: October 14

Get the Help You Need — Without Breaking the Bank

Innerwell partners with Cigna / Evernorth Behavioral Health and Zelis to keep high-quality care affordable for Iowans. Transparent self-pay rates are available for those without insurance, and you’ll see all costs upfront—no surprises.

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SELF-PAY RATE
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Therapy (50 min)

$165

EMDR Therapy (50 min)

$165

Psychiatry Intake (60 min)

$350

Follow-up Psychiatry (30 min)

$175

Ketamine Foundation Plan

As low as $81/treatment (insured) or $125/treatment (self-pay)

Insurance Note: Costs vary by plan. We'll walk you through everything before your first session. We don't accept insurance in your state just yet, but you still have options.

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