Your Current Symptoms
How depression or related symptoms are affecting your mood, motivation, sleep, concentration, relationships, work, and everyday life.
Physician-Guided Mental Health Technology
Mental Health Center in Ankeny and the Greater Des Moines Area
Mental health care does not always have to begin and end with medication.
WellForm MD is a mental health center in Ankeny serving the Greater Des Moines area, with a focused approach to physician-guided, technology-based mental health treatment.
Our mental health services are centered on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a noninvasive treatment approach that uses magnetic stimulation to target areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.
Rather than operating as a traditional counseling or full-service psychiatry clinic, our mental health center provides a focused pathway for adults who may benefit from advanced rTMS treatment after appropriate clinical evaluation.
- Physician-GuidedTreatment begins with clinical evaluation rather than automatically placing someone into a treatment program.
- Technology-BasedOur mental health program centers on noninvasive rTMS technology rather than psychotherapy or routine psychiatric medication management.
- IndividualizedYour symptoms, previous treatment, medications, medical history, and treatment goals help determine whether care at WellForm MD may be appropriate.
Explore Mental Health Center
Mental Health Treatment Available at WellForm MD
WellForm MD currently offers one focused mental health treatment pathway. The dedicated service page carries EXOMIND-specific candidacy, treatment experience, safety, pricing, and session details.
You do not need to know whether you qualify for rTMS before contacting us. Determining that is part of the evaluation process.
A focused model of care
A Different Kind of Mental Health Center
Many mental health centers primarily provide psychotherapy, psychiatric medication management, or both.
WellForm MD has a different focus.
Our mental health center in Ankeny is built around physician-guided evaluation and advanced, noninvasive mental health technology.
For appropriate patients, this creates another treatment pathway when traditional approaches—particularly antidepressant medications—have not provided enough improvement.
Our role is not to replace every form of mental health care.
Instead, we provide access to a specialized treatment option that can complement the broader mental health care a patient may already be receiving.
The treatment category
Mental Health Center Focused on Advanced rTMS Treatment
The primary treatment approach available through our mental health center is repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, commonly called rTMS.
rTMS is a noninvasive medical treatment that uses controlled magnetic stimulation to influence targeted areas of the brain associated with mood regulation.
It provides a treatment pathway that works differently from antidepressant medication.
For some adults with major depressive disorder—particularly when previous medication treatment has not provided adequate improvement—rTMS may be an option worth evaluating.
An individual consultation is required to determine whether treatment is appropriate.
Individual clinical evaluation
Who Our Mental Health Center May Be Appropriate For
People arrive at mental health treatment from very different places. Some have recently begun struggling with depression. Others have lived with symptoms for years. Some have tried several medications. Others may have experienced improvement but continue to have significant symptoms. Our mental health center may be appropriate for adults who want to explore whether a technology-based treatment such as rTMS belongs in their care plan.
Previous Treatment
Medications, therapy, previous diagnoses, treatment response, side effects, and other mental health care you have received.
Your Medical History
Relevant health conditions, medications, devices, procedures, and other factors that may influence treatment decisions.
Your Treatment Goals
What you hope will change and what meaningful improvement would look like for you.
You do not have to know whether you qualify for rTMS before contacting us. Determining that is part of the evaluation process.
A clear first step
What to Expect From Our Mental Health Center
The evaluation starts with what you have been experiencing and places the treatment available at WellForm MD in the context of your history and goals.
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Start With a Consultation
Tell us what you have been experiencing, how it is affecting your life, and what treatments you have already tried.
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Review Your Treatment History
We review relevant diagnoses, medications, previous therapies, medical history, and other factors that may influence treatment.
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Determine Whether Our Mental Health Center Is the Right Fit
Not every mental health concern should be treated with rTMS. The evaluation helps determine whether the treatment offered at WellForm MD may be appropriate or whether another type of mental health care would better meet your needs.
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Discuss Your Treatment Options
If you may be a candidate for rTMS, we can discuss the appropriate next step and provide more specific information about the treatment available at WellForm MD.
Another option to evaluate
When a Technology-Based Mental Health Center May Make Sense
Mental health care is not one-size-fits-all.
Medication and psychotherapy remain important treatments for many people, but they are not the only approaches available.
A technology-focused mental health center can provide another option for patients who want to understand whether noninvasive brain stimulation may be appropriate.
This may be particularly relevant when someone has:
- continued symptoms despite previous treatment
- experienced inadequate improvement with antidepressant medication
- concerns about continuing to rely only on medication
- an interest in noninvasive treatment options
- been advised to consider rTMS
- questions about whether rTMS fits into their existing treatment plan
Clinical evaluation is still necessary before treatment.
Clinical context matters
Mental Health Care Should Still Consider the Whole Person
Our use of advanced technology does not mean mental health care should become impersonal.
Depression and other mental health symptoms can intersect with sleep, medications, physical health, stress, relationships, work, and other parts of life.
That broader context matters.
At WellForm MD, physician evaluation helps place rTMS within the context of your overall health rather than treating the technology as an isolated service.
The question is not simply:
Physician authority
Physician-Guided Care at Our Mental Health Center
Mental Health Treatment Guided by Patrick Oben, MD
Medical Director · Board-Certified Physician
Dr. Patrick Oben leads the physician-guided mental health treatment pathway at WellForm MD.
Evaluation includes reviewing relevant symptoms, medical history, medications, previous treatment, treatment response, and safety considerations before determining whether the services available through our mental health center may be appropriate.
When another form of mental health care is a better fit, patients should not be placed into an rTMS pathway simply because the technology is available.
Meet Dr. Patrick ObenAnkeny · Greater Des Moines
Mental Health Center in Ankeny Serving the Greater Des Moines Area
2675 N Ankeny Blvd, Suite 113 Ankeny, IA 50023
WellForm MD's mental health center is located in Ankeny and serves patients throughout the Greater Des Moines area.
Patients seeking advanced mental health treatment visit us from Ankeny, Des Moines, and surrounding communities across the metro.
Our physical clinic is in Ankeny. We do not represent a separate WellForm MD location in Des Moines.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Mental Health Center
What type of mental health center is WellForm MD?
WellForm MD is a physician-guided mental health center focused primarily on advanced, technology-based treatment using rTMS. We are not positioning the clinic as a traditional psychotherapy or comprehensive psychiatry practice.
What mental health treatment does WellForm MD offer?
Our current mental health treatment pathway centers on rTMS technology for appropriately selected patients. WellForm MD uses EXOMIND within this treatment program.
Does your mental health center provide counseling or psychotherapy?
Our mental health program is focused on physician evaluation and rTMS treatment rather than functioning as a traditional counseling practice. Some patients may continue working with a therapist, psychiatrist, or another mental health professional as part of their broader care.
Do you prescribe psychiatric medications?
The focus of this mental health center is not routine psychiatric medication management. Medication history remains important during evaluation because it can help determine whether rTMS may be appropriate and how treatment fits with existing care.
Do I need to know whether I need rTMS before scheduling?
No. You do not need to diagnose yourself or determine your own candidacy. Start by telling us what you have been experiencing and what treatment you have previously received.
What is rTMS?
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is a noninvasive treatment that uses magnetic stimulation to target specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.
Is rTMS the same as EXOMIND?
rTMS is the treatment technology. EXOMIND is the specific rTMS system used at WellForm MD. The dedicated EXOMIND service page explains the treatment in greater detail.
Who may be considered for rTMS treatment?
Candidacy depends on the individual's diagnosis, symptoms, previous treatment, medical history, medications, and other clinical considerations. Our current treatment pathway is focused on appropriately selected adults with major depressive disorder.
Does rTMS replace therapy or medication?
Not necessarily. Mental health treatment may involve several approaches. rTMS can be one part of a broader treatment plan depending on the individual.
Where is your mental health center located?
WellForm MD is located in Ankeny and serves patients from Ankeny, Des Moines, and communities throughout the Greater Des Moines area.
What should I do if I am experiencing a mental health emergency?
WellForm MD is not an emergency or crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call 911, go to the nearest emergency department, or call or text 988 in the United States.
Explore a Different Approach to Mental Health Treatment
If previous treatment has not provided enough improvement, there may be additional options to consider. Our mental health center in Ankeny, serving the Greater Des Moines area, provides a focused pathway for patients interested in physician-guided, noninvasive rTMS treatment. You do not need to decide whether rTMS is right for you before contacting us. Start with the conversation.