OCD Treatment in South Dakota, North Dakota & Iowa
Obsessive thoughts and compulsions can take over hours of your day. Our psychiatric team offers evidence-based OCD treatment that helps you take that time back, in person or by secure telehealth across our region.
Understanding OCD
Breaking the loop of obsessions and compulsions
OCD is a cycle. Unwanted thoughts, images, or urges create anxiety, and compulsions are the things people do to make that anxiety go away, at least for a moment. The relief never lasts, so the cycle repeats and often grows.
This is treatable. At MWI Health, OCD care begins with a careful evaluation, then a plan that may combine evidence-based psychotherapy, medication management, or both. We build it around your specific symptoms and adjust it as you make progress.
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 OCD can look like
OCD takes many forms. If obsessions or compulsions are taking up significant time or causing distress, treatment can help.
Our approach
How we treat OCD at MWI Health
Psychiatry and therapy under one roof, coordinated by a team that communicates about your care.
Where to find care
OCD treatment across our clinics
OCD care is available at these 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
OCD treatment questions, answered
Care usually begins with an evaluation, then a plan that may combine evidence-based psychotherapy, medication management, or both, adjusted over time based on how you respond.
OCD is thought to come from a mix of genetic, biological, and environmental factors, including differences in the brain circuits that regulate thoughts and behavior. It is not caused by personal weakness, and it responds well to treatment.
OCD is very treatable. Many people greatly reduce the frequency and intensity of obsessions and compulsions with evidence-based therapy, medication, or both, and go on to function well day to day. Ongoing care helps maintain those gains.
Several medications can help with OCD, most often certain antidepressants. Our psychiatric providers review your history and recommend an approach that fits you, adjusting as needed.
No referral is needed. You can request an appointment directly and we will help you get scheduled, often without a long wait.
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.
Yes. We offer secure video visits for patients located in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa.
OCD care is available at all six MWI Health clinics: Sioux Falls, Downtown Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Yankton in South Dakota, West Des Moines in Iowa, and Fargo in North Dakota, plus telehealth.
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.
Take back the time OCD has been taking
Our team is accepting new patients across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa, in person and by telehealth. No referral needed.