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
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Hollis, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
OCD care for Hollis residents
OCD often hides behind long routines, repeated checking or reassurance-seeking that eats up the day. We see children and teens from Hollis Brookline High School as well as adults, and we work alongside ERP therapists so medication and therapy support each other.
Living in Hollis
Hollis is known for its orchards, farm stands and conservation land just west of Nashua. Students attend the Hollis Brookline cooperative schools, and many parents work in Nashua or at technology employers along Route 3, which makes short telehealth visits easy to fit in.
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.
Getting care from Hollis
From Hollis, our Salem office is about 35 minutes by car. Many Hollis 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.
How long does OCD treatment take?
Many people see meaningful improvement within a few months of consistent ERP and/or medication.
How long do OCD medications take?
Often 8 to 12 weeks at an effective dose.
How far is the office from Hollis?
Our Salem office is about 35 minutes from Hollis. Telehealth is also available when you are in New Hampshire.
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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.