Expert Online Psychiatry & Therapy for Iowa Professionals

University of Iowa and Duke-trained, 100% virtual psychiatric care for anxiety, burnout, trauma, and sleep. Secure telehealth serving professionals in Des Moines, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Council Bluffs, and across Iowa.

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Welcome to Abide Psychiatry
I am Dr. Pichit Thanupakorn ("Dr. T"), a board-eligible psychiatrist providing premium, outpatient telepsychiatry across the state of Iowa.

As a proud graduate of the University of Iowa for my medical degree (MD) and having completed my psychiatry residency as Chief Resident at Duke University Medical Center, I am deeply committed to bringing world-class, unhurried psychiatric care back to the communities of Iowa.

My practice is dedicated to helping high-performing adults reclaim their clarity, focus, and peace. Whether you are navigating corporate stress in Des Moines, managing academic or healthcare leadership in Iowa City, or balancing a demanding career anywhere in the state, you deserve deeply personalized medical care.

Important Note for New Patients: You do not need to have sleep issues to be a patient here. The majority of my practice is dedicated to treating primary mental health conditions—like anxiety, depression, and OCD—for patients who sleep perfectly fine. I also offer specialized behavioral sleep medicine as a premium, added expertise for those who need it.

Our Specialized Telehealth Services for Iowa Residents

  • Comprehensive General Psychiatry (Daytime Restoration): We provide evidence-based medication management and therapy tailored for adults managing high-stress lives. We specialize in treating severe daytime mental health struggles, including Generalized Anxiety, Major Depression, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar II, and corporate burnout. Our goal is to help you thrive during your waking hours.

  • Behavioral Sleep Medicine & CBT-I (Nighttime Restoration): For those who do struggle with sleep, we offer highly specialized care. We do not just prescribe sleep aids; we treat the root cause of wakefulness. We offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)—the gold-standard treatment to retrain your brain to sleep naturally.

    For patients with suspected or diagnosed sleep apnea, we provide full-spectrum medical management. This includes ordering diagnostic home sleep studies (HSAT) directly to your door and providing comprehensive clinical CPAP management to help you overcome mask anxiety, adjust pressures, and optimize your treatment for restorative sleep.

Why Choose Telehealth Psychiatry in Iowa?

Finding a highly specialized psychiatrist with immediate availability in Iowa can be challenging. Commuting across the Des Moines metro or traveling long distances across I-80 for a specialist appointment adds unnecessary friction to your day. Our 100% digital-first clinic allows you to receive secure, HIPAA-compliant care from the comfort and privacy of your own home or office, no matter where you are located in the state.

While Abide Psychiatry is a medical practice grounded in rigorous science, my personal approach to care is deeply informed by my Christian faith. Whether we integrate faith-based principles into our sessions or stick strictly to clinical modalities, you will always receive care that respects your worldview.

Insurance & Fees (Iowa)

We are proud to offer accessible, high-level care by partnering with major employer-sponsored health plans.

  • In-Network: We are fully in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) for Iowa residents.

  • Out-of-Network / Private Pay: Private pay options are available for patients with Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and other commercial insurances. We provide detailed, itemized superbills after each session, which you can submit directly to your commercial insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

  • Please note: We do not accept Medicaid, even on a cash-pay basis.

For complete details on our session rates, please visit our Fees page.

Iowa Service Areas

Because our practice is 100% virtual, we are able to provide uninterrupted, in-network care to patients holding Blue Cross Blue Shield (Wellmark BCBS) across the entire state. Our digital clinic frequently serves professionals in:

  • Central Iowa: Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Ames

  • Eastern Iowa Corridor: Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Waterloo

  • Quad Cities Region: Davenport and Bettendorf

  • Western Iowa: Council Bluffs and Sioux City

Ready to get your life and your focus back on track?