Measuring progress
Your psychiatrist uses a standard OCD rating scale to track change over time and adjusts treatment if improvement stalls.
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Portsmouth, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
OCD treatment for Portsmouth patients
Finding an ERP therapist can be the hardest part of OCD treatment in and around Portsmouth. We help Portsmouth patients locate trained therapists, including those who offer video sessions, and we see students from Portsmouth High School and Portsmouth Middle School as well as adults.
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.
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.
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
Can ERP be done by telehealth?
Many ERP therapists offer telehealth; we help you find one.
Do I need therapy and medication?
Some people do well with one; many do best with both.
How is OCD diagnosed?
Through a clinical interview and rating scales; there is no blood test.
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
- Anxiety Treatment in Portsmouth, NH
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Portsmouth, NH
- OCD Psychiatrist in Nashua, NH
- OCD Psychiatrist 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.