BPD care

Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment in South Dakota, North Dakota & Iowa

BPD can make emotions feel enormous and relationships feel fragile. With the right support, that can change. Our team offers evidence-based BPD care, in person or by secure telehealth.

Board-certified psychiatric care Serving SD, ND & Iowa New patients welcome, no referral needed In-person & telehealth

Understanding BPD

Steadier emotions are possible

Borderline personality disorder involves intense, fast-changing emotions, a deep fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, and an unsteady sense of who you are. It can be exhausting, and it is often misunderstood. It is also very treatable.

At MWI Health, care centers on evidence-based talk therapy that builds skills for managing emotions and relationships, with medication management when it helps with related symptoms like anxiety or depression.

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 BPD can look like

BPD shows up as long-standing patterns. If several of these feel familiar and cause distress, an evaluation can help.

Intense, rapidly shifting emotionsFear of abandonmentUnstable relationshipsImpulsive behaviorAn unstable sense of selfChronic feelings of emptinessDifficulty managing angerUrges to self-harmStress-related changes in thinking

Our approach

How we treat BPD at MWI Health

Psychiatry and therapy under one roof, coordinated by a team that communicates about your care.

1. Comprehensive evaluationWe take time to understand your history and patterns so care fits you, not a template.
2. Evidence-based therapyStructured therapy with licensed clinicians builds practical skills for managing intense emotions and steadying relationships.
3. Medication managementThere is no single medication for BPD, but medication can help with related symptoms like anxiety or depression, managed carefully by our providers.
4. Coordinated, ongoing careYour providers stay in touch with each other, and with you, so your plan keeps pace with your progress.

Where to find care

BPD treatment across our clinics

Care for borderline personality disorder is available at all six MWI Health locations, plus secure telehealth for patients in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa.

South Dakota

Sioux Falls

4308 S Arway Drive
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
South Dakota

Downtown Sioux Falls

317 North Main Avenue, Suite 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
South Dakota

Rapid City

2620 Jackson Blvd, Suite G
Rapid City, SD 57702
Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
South Dakota

Yankton

311 Cedar St
Yankton, SD 57078
Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
Iowa

West Des Moines

3737 Woodland Avenue, Suite 410
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mon–Thu, 8:00am–7:00pm
Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
North Dakota

Fargo

1120 28th Avenue N, Suite A
Fargo, ND 58102
Mon–Thu, 8:00am–6:00pm
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.

AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaUnitedHealthcareHumanaMedicareand more, verified before your visit

Good to know

BPD questions, answered

No referral is needed. You can request an appointment directly and we will help you get scheduled, often without a long wait.

Yes. BPD responds well to treatment. With evidence-based therapy and support, many people gain real control over their emotions and build steadier relationships.

Structured, skills-based talk therapy focused on managing emotions and relationships is the foundation of BPD care. Our team will match the approach to your needs.

There is no single medication for BPD itself, but medication can help with related symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or mood swings, 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.

We accept most major insurance plans and verify your benefits before your first visit.

Clay J. Pavlis, MD, Chief Medical Officer of MWI Health

Medically reviewed

Reviewed by Clay J. Pavlis, MD

Board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer of MWI Health.

Meet Dr. Pavlis Last reviewed August 2026

If you need help now

Support is available right away

MWI Health provides scheduled outpatient care and is not an emergency service. If you or someone you love is in crisis, reach out to one of these free, confidential resources.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988, any time, day or night.
  • Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741.
  • EmergencyIf there is immediate danger, call 911.

Steadier emotions and stronger relationships are possible

Our team is accepting new patients across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa, in person and by telehealth. No referral needed.

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