Andrew Merande Verified Provider

Andrew Merande is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa providing comprehensive mental health care across the lifespan.

With over 19 years in healthcare and 6 years specializing in mental health, he focuses on psychiatric evaluation and medication management for conditions including anxiety, depression and ADHD, bipolar disorder and autism spectrum disorder, OCD and psychosis. His practice offers both in person and telehealth appointments to meet clients where they are.

What services are provided?

Andrew specializes in psychiatric evaluation and medication management for a wide range of mental health conditions. His treatment approach may incorporate evidence based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR and motivational interviewing, exposure response prevention and trauma focused interventions tailored to each client’s needs.

Who can get help from this practice?

Andrew provides care for children as young as zero, preteens and teens, adults and seniors offering true lifespan psychiatric support. He has specific experience working with transgender individuals and racial justice advocates, creating an inclusive and culturally responsive practice environment.

Where is the practice located?

The main office is located at 500 Locust Street in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Andrew offers both in person appointments and secure online telehealth sessions for flexibility and accessibility throughout Iowa.

What payment options are accepted?

Andrew accepts several insurance plans including BlueCross BlueShield and Cigna, Medicare and Optum, UnitedHealthcare and Wellmark. Sliding scale fees are available based on financial need, with initial and standard sessions typically $150 and payment can be made via bank transfer or major cards.