Treatment plan
The most effective approach combines exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy with medication when needed. SSRIs are commonly used, often at doses higher than those used for depression, and they take time to work. Your psychiatrist will track progress with a standard OCD scale and adjust treatment if improvement stalls.
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Hampstead, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
OCD care for Hampstead residents
OCD often hides behind long routines, repeated checking or reassurance-seeking that eats up the day. We see children and teens from Pinkerton Academy as well as adults, and we work alongside ERP therapists so medication and therapy support each other.
Living in Hampstead
Hampstead is a quiet lake town of ponds, stone walls and small neighborhoods around Wash Pond and Sunset Lake. Most high school students head to Pinkerton Academy in Derry, and many parents commute along Route 111 or into Massachusetts, so evening-friendly video follow-ups are popular.
How OCD shows up
- Contamination fears and repeated washing
- Checking locks, appliances or messages again and again
- Needing things to feel exactly right
- Unwanted violent, sexual or religious thoughts that cause distress
- Repeated reassurance-seeking or mental reviewing
Getting care from Hampstead
From Hampstead, our Salem office is about 20 minutes by car. Many Hampstead patients use secure video for follow-ups and come to Salem when an in-person visit adds something.
Frequently asked questions
Can I be seen by video?
Yes, when you are in New Hampshire during the visit.
Is OCD the same as anxiety?
They are related but distinct. OCD has specific treatments that work best when the diagnosis is clear.
Can children have OCD?
Yes, OCD often starts in childhood or adolescence. We treat patients from age 4.
How far is the office from Hampstead?
Our Salem office is about 20 minutes from Hampstead. Telehealth is also available when you are in New Hampshire.
Related services
- Anxiety Treatment in Hampstead, NH
- Autism Psychiatrist in Hampstead, NH
- OCD Psychiatrist in Nashua, NH
- OCD Psychiatrist in Derry, 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.