Mental Health & Psychiatry in Yankton, SD
Looking for a psychiatrist or therapist in Yankton? MWI Health brings board-certified psychiatry, counseling, medication management, and Spravato together in one behavioral health clinic on Cedar Street. Help for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more, and you can start soon.
Welcome to MWI Health
Compassionate mental health care, when you need it most
When you are struggling, the hardest part is often just knowing where to turn. MWI Health is a trusted behavioral health clinic in Yankton, SD, bringing psychiatry, therapy, and medication management together under one roof on Cedar Street. Whether you are searching for a caring therapist or a psychiatrist who truly listens, our team meets you with a plan built around you, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
You do not have to keep waiting for things to feel better on their own. Our providers offer anxiety therapy, depression counseling, ADHD care, psychotherapy, and Spravato, with prompt availability and no referral needed. The sooner you reach out, the sooner you can start feeling more like yourself.
From mental health counseling in Yankton to expert psychiatric care, MWI Health also cares for the surrounding communities of Vermillion, Tabor, and Tyndall, in person and by secure telehealth. New patients are welcome now. Call (605) 401-4693 to take the first step today.
Meet our founder
A personal welcome from Dr. Pavlis
Choosing a mental health provider is a big step, and it helps to know who is behind the care. In this short introduction, Dr. Clay J. Pavlis shares why he founded MWI Health and the individualized, judgment-free approach our Yankton team brings to every visit. Dr. Pavlis sees patients here in Yankton.
Services
Comprehensive behavioral health, in one place
Psychiatry and therapy under one roof, plus medication management and Spravato for treatment-resistant depression.
Why MWI Health
A local clinic built around you, not a directory listing
When you search for a psychiatrist or therapist in Yankton, you deserve a real team you can see in person, not just a name on a list.
Board-certified psychiatry
A board-certified psychiatrist and experienced psychiatric nurse practitioners who take the time to listen and build a plan around you.
Prompt availability
New patients welcome with no referral needed, so you are not waiting months to be seen.
Care in one place
Psychiatry, therapy, medication management, and Spravato, coordinated by one Yankton team.
In-person or telehealth
See us at our Yankton clinic or from home by secure telehealth across SD, ND, and IA.
Conditions
What our team helps with
From anxiety and depression to ADHD, our team treats the whole picture, not just one symptom.
Your care team
Meet the Yankton providers
Real, named clinicians you will actually see, led by our founder and Chief Medical Officer.
Mental Health Provider Team
Office Support Team
Coverage
Insurance accepted
We accept most major plans and verify your benefits before your first visit.
Good to know
Yankton questions, answered
We are at 311 Cedar St, Yankton, SD 57078. We serve Yankton, Vermillion, Tabor, Tyndall, and surrounding communities.
Yes. Our Yankton psychiatrist and psychiatric nurse practitioner are accepting new patients now, often with prompt availability. No referral is needed, so you do not have to wait. Call (605) 401-4693 to get started today.
MWI Health accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, and Tricare. Our team verifies your benefits before your first visit. Call (605) 401-4693 to confirm your coverage.
Our Yankton team provides psychiatry, therapy, medication management, and Spravato for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and related conditions, including ADD and ADHD treatment, anxiety treatment, depression treatment, and psychotherapy.
Our providers care for patients across a wide range of ages, and services vary by clinician. When you call (605) 401-4693, our team will match you or your child with a Yankton provider whose scope and availability fit your needs.
Yes. In addition to in-person visits at our Yankton clinic on Cedar Street, we offer secure telehealth appointments for patients across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa. Ask our team which option is the best fit when you schedule.
Our Yankton team often has prompt availability, and no referral is required. The fastest way to find the soonest opening is to call (605) 401-4693 or request an appointment through our patient portal.
Please bring your insurance card, a valid photo ID, a list of any current medications and dosages, and any relevant records from previous mental health providers. Arriving a few minutes early gives you time to complete intake paperwork.
Yes. Your care at MWI Health is private and protected under HIPAA. We use a secure patient portal for records, messaging, and results, and your information is only shared as permitted by law or with your consent.
Service area
Proudly serving the Yankton area
Our Yankton clinic welcomes patients from across the region and nearby communities, in person and by secure telehealth.
Visit us
Find our Yankton clinic
Conveniently located on Cedar Street in Yankton, with easy access for the surrounding communities.
MWI Health, Yankton
Yankton, SD 57078
Medically reviewed
Reviewed by Clay J. Pavlis, MD
Board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer of MWI Health.
Start care with a Yankton team you can trust
New patients are welcome now for therapy, medication management, and psychiatric care. No referral needed, and we verify your insurance before your first visit. In-person and telehealth appointments available, so do not wait to feel better.
In a crisis
Get help right now
MWI Health is an outpatient clinic and cannot respond to emergencies. If you or someone you know is in danger or thinking about suicide, use these free, confidential resources, available 24/7.
- Call 911Life-threatening emergency, or someone at immediate risk of harm.
- Call or text 988Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7. Chat at 988lifeline.org/chat. In South Dakota, answered locally by the Helpline Center.
- Dial 988, then press 1Veterans Crisis Line, or text 838255.
- Dial 2-1-1Helpline Center, everyday support and resources. Call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898211.