Concordia Mind Health is a private practice psychiatric clinic located in Sioux Falls, SD. Our office hours are Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We offer medication management for:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Postpartum depression
  • Postpartum anxiety
  • Mood disorders
  • Personality disorders
  • Psychosis
  • OCD
  • Substance-use
  • ADHD
  • Sleep issues
  • Trauma, and more
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Our Providers

James Chiu, MD

Dr. Chiu is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. After completing medical school and residency training, he worked for a large hospital system where he treated patients in both an acute inpatient setting as well as an outpatient clinic. He was a consultant on the medical floor of the hospital and treated patients experiencing opioid, alcohol, and amphetamine withdrawal. He is currently a clinical professor at the University of South Dakota and serves as the medical director at numerous mental health centers. Dr. Chiu is passionate about education and research. He has given over 300 lectures to health care providers across the United States on treatments for depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and insomnia. He has served as the principal investigator in clinical research trials studying the efficacy and safety of medications for patients suffering with schizophrenia and major depressive disorder.  Dr. Chiu is interested in the unconscious mind and its impact on an individual’s behavior. He believes a patient-centered approach leads to the best outcomes by empowering patients to become active participants in their care. Dr. Chiu offers both traditional and innovative treatment options to patients including neuromodulation (transcranial magnetic stimulation), esketamine treatments, medication management, and psychotherapy. Dr. Chiu believes that remission is possible for psychiatric disorders and hopes that achieving remission will be the standard of care by the end of the 21st century.

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Afton Artz, CNP

Afton is a Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatry. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing at the University of South Dakota. Following she pursued her education and earned a master’s degree in nursing from Walden University. Over the years she has gained experience working with the adult population in community mental health through a variety of programs including assertive community treatment, first episode psychosis, health home and outpatient. Afton does some outreach psych services for Concordia Mind Health. Afton offers patient centered care treatment options that include Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), esketamine (Spravato) treatments, medication management, and psychotherapy. Afton is licensed in South Dakota and Minnesota and is now accepting new patients 18 years and older at Concordia Mind Health. 

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Revel Degen, CNP

Revel graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s in nursing. Her first job after graduation was a Registered Nurse in the NICU. Following this she spent some time in family practice after which she decided to take a position as a registered nurse with an outpatient community mental health center. This is where her love and passion for psychiatry was founded. She worked under great providers who encouraged her to go back to school to further her education. Revel graduated with a Master’s in Nursing from Saint Louis University specializing in psychiatry. As a Certified Nurse Practitioner, she specializes in clients from age five (5) and up for their mental health concerns and needs. Revel offers treatment options that include Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), esketamine (Spravato) treatments, medication management, and psychotherapy. She is currently accepting new patients at Concordia Mind Health.

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Lauri Wolter, CNP

Lauri is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has a Master’s Degree in Nursing, focusing on mental health across the lifespan. She is licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in both Iowa and South Dakota.  Lauri has worked in psychiatric nursing for the past 20 years and worked in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. She has been a certified Non-Violent Crisis Intervention trainer and strives to ensure safety for staff and patients. Lauri does outreach psych services for Concordia Mind Health.

Tammy Vandekamp

Tammy Vande Kamp, CNP

Tammy has been in healthcare since 2001, working from certified nurse assistant to nurse practitioner. From 2004-2016 she worked as a registered nurse. As a RN worked in many settings, primarily family practice. In March of 2016, she graduated with a Family Nurse Practitioner degree. Her first job was in correctional medicine with the South Dakota Department of Health. She left correctional medicine in 2019 to pursue more schooling and have worked in urgent care and mental health settings since that time. She graduated from the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at Briar Cliff University in 2021. Tammy does out-reach psych services for Concordia Mind Health.

Brian Brandt

Brian Brandt, CNP

Brian is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Brian offers over 25 years of experience in behavioral health. He completed his Masters of Science in Nursing from Walden University in 2019. He has worked as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with both inpatient and outpatient clients that have a variety of mental health diagnoses. Brian has also worked as a tech, nurse, charge nurse and nurse manager, all in the mental health field. Brian does outreach psych services for Concordia Mind Health.

Jamiey Brooks

Jamiey Brooks

Jamiey is our Operational Coordinator at Concordia Mind Health. She graduated with her Bachelors of Liberal Arts in Nursing from Augustana College and her Doctorate of Pharmacy from South Dakota State University. Over the years she has gained experience working with many populations within the community, including mental health. She has served a variety of programs including assertive community treatment, first episode psychosis, health home, outpatient, assisted living and inpatient. Jamiey brings knowledge, zealous, creativity, and ambition to Concordia Mind Health. She helps out with many roles throughout the clinic as well as with Spravato and TMS. Jamiey is a valuable addition to the Concordia Mind Health Team.

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Riley Soukkeo, LPN

Riley is our Licensed Practical Nurse at Concordia Mind Health. She has worked in psychiatry for 6 years. She gained experience at the Human Service Center, and Southeastern Behavioral Health. Riley brings dedication, passion and positivity to Concordia Mind Health. She is an advocate for the patients. She helps out with many nursing roles as well as Spravato and TMS. Riley is a great asset to the Concordia Mind Health Team.
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Taylor Schlechter

Taylor Schlechter is our receptionist at Concordia Mind Health. She has gained experience in psychiatry and has a passion for helping people. Taylor graduated with her bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from South Dakota State University. Taylor brings compassion, enthusiasm, and dependability to Concordia Mind Health. Along with her responsibilities at the front desk, she assists with TMS and Spravato. Taylor is a great addition to the Concordia Mind Health Team.

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