Frequently Asked Questions

We help patients with many different mental health concerns, but some of the most common symptoms and diagnoses include:

• Anxiety
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD)
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Insomnia
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

We are currently accepting new patients age 18 and older. 

Our clinic does not require a referral, however you may want to check with your insurance to see if they require one.

Please refer to our Insurance Information page for a list of health insurance plans that typically consider Focused Life Clinic in-network. We also offer self-pay and cash pay options.

Please call the clinic at 515-227-6065, email us at frontoffice@focusedlifeclinic.com, or send us a message through our website to schedule. Please do not include confidential or sensitive personal information in your message.

If you have been seen at Focused Life Clinic before, you can also request or schedule an appointment through our secure Patient Portal.

Please bring your insurance card and ID card to every visit. Please bring a form of payment (debit card, credit card, FSA, HSA, cash, or check) if your insurance requires a copay.

Please bring a list of your medications and their dosages, or even the medication bottles themselves. If you have been on other medications for mental health in the past, it is helpful to write a list of when you took them and why they were stopped. 

Part of your initial visit involves questions about not only your mental and physical health history, but also family history. It can be particularly helpful to find out before your appointment if there is any family history of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, schizophrenia, alcohol or drug use.

Feel free to write down any questions you have and bring them to your visit. Also consider what you are hoping to accomplish at your visit and your goals for treatment. We are here to help! 

Your mental health records are confidential and we cannot disclose your private health information without your written consent. Please use our secure Patient Portal for messages about your health or medications. Please do not communicate confidential information using email or social media. 

Take notice of your mood, symptoms, and overall functioning so that we can discuss and make treatment decisions at your follow up appointment. We kindly ask that you give at least 24 hour notice if you need to reschedule your appointment. 

If you were prescribed medication, please take it as directed by your provider. If your medication is supposed to be taken daily, try to take it around the same time every day. Set an alarm or use a pill organizer if necessary.

Please notify us if your medication costs more than expected, or if you have unexpected or bothersome side effects. If you are needing to speak with a provider urgently, please call 515-227-6065. Otherwise you can message your provider though our secure Patient Portal.