Anxiety Treatment in South Dakota, North Dakota & Iowa
Anxiety can take many forms, from constant worry to sudden panic. Whatever it looks like for you, our psychiatric team offers effective, evidence-based anxiety treatment, in person at six clinics or by secure telehealth across our region.
Understanding anxiety
Effective care for every kind of anxiety
Anxiety is the body's alarm system working overtime. It is normal to feel anxious sometimes, but when worry, fear, or physical tension stick around and start shaping your days, it may be an anxiety disorder. These are among the most common and most treatable mental health conditions.
Anxiety shows up in different ways. Some people live with constant, hard-to-control worry, others have sudden panic attacks, and others feel intense fear in social situations. At MWI Health, we treat the full range with a plan built around you, whether that is anxiety therapy, medication management, or both.
Our providers serve South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa, so you can start close to home or by telehealth. No referral is required, and most people are seen without a long wait.
Signs & symptoms
What anxiety can look like
Anxiety affects the mind and the body. If several of these are ongoing and get in the way of daily life, it may be worth talking with a provider.
Our approach
How we treat anxiety at MWI Health
Psychiatry and therapy under one roof, coordinated by a team that communicates about your care.
Where to find care
Anxiety treatment across our clinics
Anxiety care is available at all six MWI Health locations, plus secure telehealth for patients in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa.
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Downtown Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Rapid City
Rapid City, SD 57702
Yankton
Yankton, SD 57078
West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
Fargo
Fargo, ND 58102
Fri, 8:00am–12:00pm
Why MWI Health
A local team built around you
Board-certified psychiatry
Led by a board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer, with an experienced provider team.
Prompt availability
New patients welcome with no referral needed, so you are not waiting months to be seen.
Care in one place
Therapy and psychiatric care coordinated by one team that talks to each other about your plan.
In-person or telehealth
See us at one of our clinics or from home by secure telehealth across SD, ND, and IA.
Coverage
Insurance accepted
We accept most major plans and verify your benefits before your first visit.
Good to know
Anxiety treatment questions, answered
No referral is needed. You can request an appointment directly and we will help you get scheduled, often without a long wait.
Care usually begins with an evaluation, then a plan that may combine anxiety therapy, medication management, or both, adjusted over time based on how you respond.
Yes. Anxiety disorders are among the most treatable mental health conditions. Most people feel significantly better with therapy, medication, or a combination.
We treat the full range, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety, as well as anxiety that occurs alongside depression. Each has dedicated, focused care.
No. Many people improve with therapy alone. Medication is one option when it can help, and it is always managed carefully by our providers.
Yes. We offer secure video visits for patients located in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa.
Many new patients are seen without a long wait. Request an appointment and we will help you get scheduled at the location or telehealth option that works best for you.
We accept most major insurance plans and verify your benefits before your first visit.
Medically reviewed
Reviewed by Clay J. Pavlis, MD
Board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer of MWI Health.
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.
Anxiety is treatable, and relief is closer than you think
Our team is accepting new patients across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa, in person and by telehealth. No referral needed.