Anxiety care for Exeter residents
For healthcare, education and professional workers and commuters to Portsmouth and Boston, anxiety often shows up as trouble switching off after work, tension before big days, or poor sleep. Telehealth makes it easier to start care when leaving home feels hard.
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Exeter, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
A careful approach to sedatives
Benzodiazepines can calm acute anxiety but carry risks of dependence and are generally not a good long-term plan. If you already take one, we review it with you rather than stopping it suddenly.
Living in Exeter
Exeter is a historic town with a busy downtown, a well-known academy and many residents who commute to Portsmouth or Boston. Families often reach out about teen stress and attention, and adults about anxiety and sleep. The drive to Salem is about 35 to 40 minutes.
When worry becomes a disorder
Anxiety becomes a disorder when it is out of proportion to the situation, lasts for months and interferes with work, school, relationships or sleep. Physical symptoms such as muscle tension, stomach upset and fatigue are common.
Getting care from Exeter
From Exeter, our Salem office is about 35 to 40 minutes by car. Many Exeter patients choose secure video for most visits and come to Salem when an in-person appointment adds something.
Frequently asked questions
Are panic attacks dangerous?
They feel frightening but are not usually dangerous. New chest pain should always be checked medically first.
Do you treat anxiety in children?
Yes, from age 4.
How long before I feel better?
Many people notice change within 4 to 8 weeks of starting treatment.
How far is the office from Exeter?
Our Salem office is about 35 to 40 minutes from Exeter. Telehealth is also available when you are in New Hampshire.
Related services
- Depression Treatment in Exeter, NH
- OCD Psychiatrist in Exeter, NH
- Anxiety Treatment in Nashua, NH
- Anxiety Treatment in Hampton, NH
Book an appointment
Call 603-600-8330 or use our contact form. Office: 215 South Broadway, Unit 129, Salem, NH 03079.
If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. PsychNashua does not provide emergency care.