OCD treatment for Durham patients
Finding an ERP therapist can be the hardest part of OCD treatment in and around Durham. We help Durham patients locate trained therapists, including those who offer video sessions, and we see students from Oyster River High School and Oyster River Middle School as well as adults.
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Durham, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
Effective treatment
Exposure and response prevention (ERP), a specific form of CBT, is the leading therapy for OCD, and we help coordinate it with trained therapists. SSRIs are commonly used, often at higher doses than for depression, and take time to work.
Living in Durham
Durham is shaped by the University of New Hampshire, with faculty, staff and students alongside long-time residents. Students should remember that video visits must take place while they are physically in New Hampshire, which matters during breaks at home in another state.
Intrusive thoughts
Having intrusive thoughts does not mean you want to act on them. It is a recognized feature of OCD and responds to treatment.
Getting care from Durham
From Durham, our Salem office is about 50 minutes by car. Many Durham patients choose secure video for most visits and come to Salem when an in-person appointment adds something.
Frequently asked questions
How is OCD diagnosed?
Through a clinical interview and rating scales; there is no blood test.
Can ERP be done by telehealth?
Many ERP therapists offer telehealth; we help you find one.
Can OCD start in adulthood?
Yes, although it often begins in childhood or adolescence.
How far is the office from Durham?
Our Salem office is about 50 minutes from Durham. Telehealth is also available when you are in New Hampshire.
Related services
- Anxiety Treatment in Durham, NH
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Durham, NH
- OCD Psychiatrist in Nashua, NH
- OCD Psychiatrist in Portsmouth, 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.