You’re Not Alone on Your Mental Health Journey
When you aren’t feeling like yourself, we have resources and support to help you improve your mental health and well-being. We provide compassionate care for a variety of behavioral and mental health concerns with online and in-person appointment options.
Primary Care Provider
Start with your primary care provider to discuss your concerns and develop a personalized plan.
Virtual Behavioral Health
Schedule an online visit with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist from the comfort and privacy of home.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Find a provider who is specially trained to care for your specific mental health needs.
Our Specialties
Psychiatry. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor with specialized training to prescribe medications for behavioral health disorders such as depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. Some psychiatrists do offer counseling, but most work closely with other behavioral health providers who manage other aspects of your care, including counseling and psychotherapy.
Psychology. Psychologists are mental health professionals who diagnose, assess and treat mental health conditions. They work collaboratively with psychiatrists and other medical providers to find the right combination of medication and counseling to best treat a variety of concerns.
Counseling. Counselors and clinical social workers diagnose and treat behavioral and emotional concerns. They have special training to help address social, economic and community factors, and stressful life events that can impact your mental health. They provide counseling for individuals, families and couples.
Chemical Dependency. This specialty involves both psychological and physical care. Our licensed providers offer assessments and create personalized treatment plans. We provide inpatient and outpatient services to address chemical dependency.
Eating Disorders. Eating disorders cause physical and psychological symptoms that can become life-threatening. Our licensed providers offer personalized treatment plans to help manage triggers and establish better habits and health.
Occupational Therapy. Our occupational therapists help develop strategies to manage mental health conditions, promote mind-body balance and enhance each person’s quality of life.
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Mental Health Care Services
We offer a wide range of programs so you can get the right level of treatment, where and when you need it.
Community-based care delivers services and resources to your home community.
Crisis care provides emergency psychiatric care to help deescalate a mental or substance abuse crisis.
Inpatient care is medical care that happens in a hospital. We treat patients with severe symptoms that need to be monitored by health professionals.
Outpatient care is like a visit to your family doctor. Outpatient behavioral health care means patients come to a Sanford Health clinic to receive treatment and leave when the visit is complete.
Partial hospitalization programs (PHP) are in between inpatient and outpatient care. You may participate in a PHP if you don’t need to be monitored 24/7 by health care professionals but need more comprehensive attention than outpatient care can provide. Patients receive treatment throughout the day and go home at night.
Virtual care connects patients to online therapy and psychiatry services without having to travel for care.
When to Seek Care
When to See a Primary Care Provider
Your primary care provider cares for all aspects of your health, including your mental wellness. Primary care providers can help address your concerns, discuss treatment options and prescribe and manage medications. They can also connect you to a behavioral health specialist.
Talk to your primary care provider if you’re experiencing:
- Symptoms of ADHD
- Anxiety or nervousness that makes daily activities difficult
- Changes in your mood or level of interest in activities
- Depression or sadness that prevents you from engaging in activities
- Stress that’s impacting your daily life
- Substance abuse or addiction concerns
When to See a Behavioral Health Specialist
You don’t have to go through difficult life experiences alone. Our behavioral health specialists are here for you with mental health care and services tailored to your specific needs. We’re here to support you or your loved one.
We can help if you’re facing:
- Addiction or substance abuse
- Anxiety
- Bullying
- Depression
- Family distress
- Gender or sexual identity concerns
- Job stress and burnout
- Parenting struggles
- Relational stress
- Trauma
When to Schedule a Virtual Behavioral Health Visit
Virtual Behavioral Health provides convenient appointment options from the comfort and privacy of home. An online visit with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist may be right for you if:
- You are age 10 or older
- You live in North or South Dakota, Iowa or Minnesota
- You have access to a smart phone, tablet or a computer with internet
Online Therapy
Our therapists offer personal and family counseling. We can identify mental, behavioral and emotional disorders, such as anxiety or depression, and support relational and personal stress management. A therapist can help you develop strategies and solutions for a variety of emotional, relational or life challenges.
Our highly trained team of therapists use evidence-based practices to help you reach your treatment goals. Schedule an online behavioral health visit with a therapist if you’re experiencing:
- A change in your eating or sleeping habits
- A lack of interest in activities you once enjoyed
- A new mental health concern
- Symptoms of burnout
- Relational or emotional issues, including trouble managing emotions
- Unhealthy habits that are affecting your quality of life
Online Psychiatry
Our board-certified psychiatrists can evaluate, diagnose and prescribe medications as needed to help you function at your best.
Mental health conditions we treat include:
- Bipolar disorder
- Insomnia
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- PTSD and trauma related disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Severe anxiety or depression
Schedule an online behavioral health visit with a psychiatrist if you:
- Are noticing significant changes in your mood, such as going from feeling sad to energetic in a short period of time
- Are taking medications for conditions such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia or other serious mental health conditions
- Have seen a psychiatrist in the past for your concern
- Have seen or heard things that others do not