Dr. Elizabeth Homan

About the Dr. Elizabeth Homan

Dr. Elizabeth Homan is a psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry, practicing in Central City, Iowa, with 11‑20 years of experience. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, completed a psychiatry residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System (2010–2013), and then a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (2013–2015). Dr. Homan is affiliated with multiple nationally ranked hospitals: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center, and University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. She accepts Aetna and Blue Cross insurance plans.

• 11‑20 years of experience in psychiatry with subspecialty in child and adolescent psychiatry

• Fellowship‑trained at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center

• Affiliated with three U.S. News Best Hospitals, including #1 ranked hospital in Iowa

• Accepts Aetna and Blue Cross

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Residency – University of Miami/Jackson Health System, Psychiatry,
Fellowship/Additional Training – University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry,

Medical Conditions Treated

• Depression (major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder)

• Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder)

• Attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

• Autism spectrum disorder (co‑occurring mental health symptoms)

• Bipolar disorder

• Obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating)

• Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and conduct disorder

• Substance use disorders (in adolescents and young adults)

• Psychotic disorders (early intervention)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (initial and follow‑up)

• Medication management (psychotropic medications for children, adolescents, and adults)

• Individual psychotherapy (cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, family therapy)

• Suicide risk assessment and safety planning

• Coordination with schools and pediatricians

• Management of behavioral crises

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (therapists, social workers, case managers)

Services Offered

Dr. Homan provides comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and young adults, with some adult patients as well. Her services include diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy. She specializes in treating mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, autism‑related behavioral concerns, and trauma‑related conditions. She works closely with families, schools, and primary care providers to create individualized treatment plans. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, she addresses developmental and transitional mental health needs from childhood through young adulthood. Telehealth availability is not specified; please contact the office directly.

List of services:

• Psychiatric diagnostic assessment

• Medication management for children, adolescents, and young adults

• Individual and family therapy

• Treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, and substance use

• Behavioral crisis intervention and safety planning

• Collaboration with schools, pediatricians, and therapists

• Transition planning from adolescent to adult mental health care

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, POS, PPO)

• CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (HMO, PPO)

• Elevance (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• HCSC (PPO)

• Molina (HMO, Medicare)

Practice Locations

Address: 160 3rd St N, Fl 2, Central City, IA 52214
Phone: (319) 569-6300

Hospital Affiliations

• Advocate Lutheran General Hospital – Park Ridge, IL

• University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center – Iowa City, IA 

• University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital – Iowa City, IA