Karla Salem, CSW-PIP

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A Social Worker in Women’s Health

Karla Salem is a certified social worker who specializes in women’s mental health. She administers mental health screenings and provides resources for many issues, including:

  • Anxiety
  • Chronic mental conditions
  • Chronic pain associated with pregnancy and postpartum issues
  • Depression
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia
  • Miscarriage

As part of her role, she provides health assessments for the Minnehaha and Lincoln County Board of Mental Illness.

Karla received the Star Performance award from the Sanford Clinic in 2018 for her dedication to and passion for social work.  

Speaks: English

Specialties

  • Behavioral Counseling

Types of Care

(605) 328-9700

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Background Information

Education & Training History

Internship:
Augustana University and the University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, SD
Graduate School:
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Idea of Care

I like to provide brief and solution-focused and problem-solving therapy for patients in the familiar and comfortable surroundings of their primary care provider's clinic. I consider it an honor to assist patients in exploring and developing solutions to improve their emotional and social issues as part of their total health care.  

Personal Interests

Karla enjoys vegetarian cooking and caring for her cat and dog.

Awards and Distinctions

Sanford Clinic: Star Performance, Friend of Nursing (2018)

Additional Locations

Sanford Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic

1500 W. 22nd St.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105

(605) 328-7700

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