Former Sioux Falls Therapist Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Assault of Patient

Roy Conrad, a former licensed therapist from Sioux Falls, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual penetration by a psychotherapist.

The crimes occurred between September 2022 and March 2023, and were reported in April 2023. Conrad admitted to having an illegal sexual relationship with a patient, exploiting her emotional vulnerability.

The judge heard testimony from the victim and her daughter before delivering the sentence.

Conrad’s actions, which violated his professional obligations, resulted in his immediate imprisonment.