Meet Our Team

Megan Derenge

Megan Derenge


MA, MSN, CNP, PMHNP-BC

Megan joined the MWI team in 2024 assisting Dr. Pavlis with Veteran psychiatric evaluations and reports. Before earning her Master of Science in Nursing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree from SDSU, she brings over 10 years of diverse experiences in healthcare ranging from inpatient oncology nursing, emergency room nursing, travel nursing, teaching undergraduate clinicals, and working as a hospice aide.

Discovering a passion for mental health during her nursing career, Megan also earned a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University in 2020. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Augustana University in 2016 and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Megan is originally from Sioux Falls and her special interests include trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and treatment-resistant depression.

WHAT WE TREAT

Personalized care tailored to your family’s needs

ADD & ADHD
Anxiety Treament
Depression Treatment
SPRAVATO®
IOP Substance Abuse
Opioid Addiction
Forensic Psychiatry
Psychotherapy
TMS Therapy

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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

July is recognized as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority communities in the United States. This observance also aims to improve access to mental health treatment and services for these populations.

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Is TMS Therapy Legitimate?
TMS therapy could be the key to finally treating your depression.

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Discover the Power of Psychotherapy
Find support and guidance to understand yourself better and create the life you desire.

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Why Consider Spravato at MWI Health?
Find new hope. Spravato for TRD at MWI Health: Sioux Falls and West Des Moines.

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