Advanced depression care

Treatment-Resistant Depression Care in South Dakota, North Dakota & Iowa

If antidepressants have not worked, it does not mean nothing will. Our psychiatric team offers advanced options for depression that has not responded, including Spravato and TMS, in a monitored setting.

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

Understanding treatment-resistant depression

When antidepressants have not been enough

Treatment-resistant depression usually means you have tried two or more antidepressants at adequate doses without meaningful relief. It is more common than many people realize, and it does not mean you are out of options.

At MWI Health, we start by reviewing what you have already tried, then discuss advanced options. These include Spravato, a nasal spray form of esketamine approved for treatment-resistant depression and given in a monitored, in-office setting, and TMS therapy, a non-invasive treatment offered at our Sioux Falls clinic.

These advanced options are offered at our Sioux Falls clinic, with secure telehealth available for evaluation and follow-up across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa. No referral is required to get started.

Signs & symptoms

Signs your depression may be treatment-resistant

If these sound familiar, advanced options may be worth discussing with a psychiatric provider.

Depression that has not improved with medicationTrying two or more antidepressants without reliefPersistent low mood and loss of interestOngoing fatigueSleep and appetite changesDifficulty functioning day to dayFeelings of hopelessnessTrouble concentratingThoughts of death or self-harm

Our approach

How we treat depression that has not responded

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

1. Review of past treatmentsWe look closely at what you have tried and how you responded, so we can recommend the right next step.
2. Spravato (esketamine)For treatment-resistant depression, Spravato is delivered in a monitored, in-office setting by our team, with careful follow-up.
3. TMS therapyA non-invasive, FDA-cleared option that stimulates areas of the brain involved in mood, offered at our Sioux Falls clinic.
4. Coordinated medication and therapyAdvanced options work best alongside thoughtful medication management and therapy, coordinated by one team.

Where to find care

Advanced depression care in Sioux Falls

Spravato and TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression are offered at our Sioux Falls clinic, with secure telehealth for evaluation and follow-up across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa.

South Dakota

Sioux Falls

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

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

Treatment-resistant depression questions, answered

It generally means depression that has not improved after trying two or more antidepressants at adequate doses and duration. It is common, and advanced options can still help.

Spravato is a nasal spray form of esketamine, approved by the FDA for treatment-resistant depression. It is given in a monitored, in-office setting with follow-up by our team.

Yes. TMS is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment for depression, offered at our Sioux Falls clinic. It uses magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood.

No referral is needed. You can request an appointment directly, and we will review your history to see which options fit.

Evaluation and follow-up can be done by secure telehealth in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa. Spravato and TMS are delivered in person at our Sioux Falls clinic.

Spravato and TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression are offered at our Sioux Falls clinic. Evaluation and follow-up are available by telehealth across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa.

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.

If other treatments have not worked, there are still options

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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