Anxiety care for Portsmouth residents
For staff at the Pease Tradeport, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers, and people in hospitality, healthcare and tech, 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. Students at Great Bay Community College are welcome too, when they are in New Hampshire for the visit. Pease Air National Guard Base and the nearby shipyard mean many Portsmouth families have military or defense ties.
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Portsmouth, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
Treatment options
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the best-studied treatments for anxiety, and we can help you find a therapist. SSRIs and SNRIs are common first-line medications and are not habit-forming. Your psychiatrist explains benefits, timelines and side effects before you decide.
Living in Portsmouth
Portsmouth brings together a busy downtown, the Pease Tradeport and a large military and shipyard community. Many residents work irregular hours in hospitality or healthcare, and some cross the bridge into Maine for work. Video visits are popular, provided you are in New Hampshire at the time of the appointment.
Types of anxiety we treat
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety
- Specific phobias
- Health anxiety
- Anxiety alongside depression, ADHD or trauma
Getting care from Portsmouth
From Portsmouth, our Salem office is about 45 to 55 minutes by car. Many Portsmouth patients choose secure video for most visits and come to Salem when an in-person appointment adds something.
Frequently asked questions
Do you treat anxiety in children?
Yes, from age 4.
Are anxiety medications addictive?
First-line options such as SSRIs are not habit-forming. Some sedatives can be, so we use them cautiously.
How long before I feel better?
Many people notice change within 4 to 8 weeks of starting treatment.
Can I have a video visit while I am in Maine?
No. Our psychiatrists are licensed in New Hampshire, so you must be physically in New Hampshire during a video visit.
Related services
- Depression Treatment in Portsmouth, NH
- OCD Psychiatrist in Portsmouth, NH
- Anxiety Treatment in Nashua, NH
- Anxiety Treatment in Dover, 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.