Coming Soon to Yankton, SD

Expert Psychiatric Care in Yankton, South Dakota

Compassionate mental health services for Yankton, Gayville, Mission Hill, Utica, and surrounding communities.

WHO WE ARE

Your Trusted Mental Health Clinic in Yankton

At MWI Health Yankton, we believe that high-quality psychiatric care should not require a lengthy commute. Our newly opened clinic brings board-certified psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists directly to the Yankton community, so residents of Gayville, Mission Hill, Utica, Lesterville, and throughout southeast South Dakota can access expert care close to home.

Whether you are navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, or a more complex psychiatric condition, our team provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment tailored to your unique needs. We are proud to serve as a trusted mental health resource for individuals and families across Clay, Yankton, and Bon Homme counties.

WHAT WE TREAT

Mental Health Services in Yankton, SD

We offer a full spectrum of outpatient psychiatric and mental health services, including advanced treatments, bringing options previously only available in Sioux Falls directly to the Yankton community.

Med Management

Personalized medication oversight with regular follow-up appointments to ensure your treatment plan evolves with your needs.

Anxiety Treatment

Evidence-based strategies to manage generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and more, delivered in a calm, supportive environment.

SPRAVATO®

FDA-approved nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression, administered in our supervised clinical setting. Ask about current availability in Yankton.

Depression Treatment

Compassionate, multi-modal depression care including therapy and medication management when standard treatments have not provided relief.

ADD & ADHD

Thorough evaluations and individualized treatment plans for children and adults struggling with attention and executive function challenges.

Psychotherapy

Individual and supportive therapy services with licensed clinicians who understand the unique pressures of rural and small-community life in South Dakota.

OUR TEAM

Meet our Yankton, South Dakota Team

Our dedicated team of psychiatrists, PMHNPs, and therapists in Yankton is committed to delivering personalized, high-quality care to every patient. We accept many insurance plans and offer flexible scheduling to make mental health support as accessible as possible throughout southeast South Dakota.

Our Mental Health Provider Team

Clay J. Pavlis, MD

Psychiatrist, Chief Medical Officer

Kristen Winterringer

PMHNP-BC

Our Office Support Staff

Amber

Administrative Assistant

Leah

Practice Manager

Chloe

Administrative Assistant

Sarah

Administrative Assistant, TMS Coordinator

Julie Dresbach

Youth Grievance Monitor

INSURANCE & COVERAGE

Insurance Plans Accepted in Yankton

We accept most major insurance plans, including many of the most widely used plans in South Dakota. Our intake team will verify your benefits before your first appointment so there are no surprises.

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
United Healthcare
Gold Kidney

Humana

Optum

Tricare
Medicare
And More…

Don’t see your plan listed? Contact our Yankton office directly, we accept many additional carriers and can discuss self-pay and sliding-scale options for qualifying patients.

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Our Location

We’re Here For You

Address:
311 Cedar St,
Yankton, SD 57078

Phone: (605) 401-4693

Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm

Ready to take the first step?

MWI Health Yankton is now accepting new patients. Same-week appointments may be available.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your Questions, Answered

We know starting mental health care can feel overwhelming. Here are answers to the questions we hear most from new patients in Yankton and surrounding communities.

Is MWI Health Yankton accepting new patients?

Yes. MWI Health Yankton is currently accepting new patients for psychiatry, medication management, and psychotherapy services. Same-week and next-available appointments can often be scheduled for patients in urgent need. To get started, complete our online Become a Patient form or call our Yankton clinic directly.

We accept most major South Dakota insurance plans, including Sanford Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Dakota, Medicare, SD Medicaid, Wellmark, United Healthcare, and Aetna, among others. Our team will verify your coverage prior to your first appointment. Self-pay options are available for patients without insurance.

Your first visit is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, typically 60 to 90 minutes. Your provider will review your medical and mental health history, discuss your current symptoms and goals, and collaborate with you to develop an individualized treatment plan. You do not need a referral to schedule, simply complete our new patient intake form online.

Content on this site is medically reviewed by Dr. Clay J. Pavlis, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist.

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