Generalized Anxiety Disorder Treatment in South Dakota, North Dakota & Iowa
Constant worry can wear you down and make ordinary decisions feel heavy. Our psychiatric team treats generalized anxiety with practical, evidence-based care, in person at six clinics or by secure telehealth across our region.
Understanding GAD
When worry will not switch off
Generalized anxiety is more than everyday stress. It is worry that shows up most days, about many things, and feels difficult to turn off. Over time it can drain your energy, disrupt sleep, and make it hard to focus.
This is treatable. At MWI Health, care starts with a real evaluation, then a plan that may include therapy, medication management, or both, built around your life and adjusted as you improve.
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 generalized anxiety can look like
Everyone worries sometimes. If several of these are present most days and get in the way of daily life, it may be worth talking with a provider.
Our approach
How we treat generalized 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
Care for generalized anxiety 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
Generalized anxiety 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 therapy, medication management, or both, adjusted over time based on how you respond.
Yes. Generalized anxiety responds well to treatment. Many people significantly reduce their worry and physical symptoms with therapy, medication, or both.
Everyday stress tends to ease when a situation resolves. Generalized anxiety is persistent, shows up across many areas of life, and is hard to control even without a clear cause.
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.
Find steadier ground, with a team that listens
Our team is accepting new patients across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa, in person and by telehealth. No referral needed.