How long it takes
Plan for 60 to 90 minutes for the first visit. You may be asked to complete short questionnaires beforehand, which helps the psychiatrist use the appointment well. Follow-up visits are shorter.
Next steps: read about medication management for Amherst patients, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
Who books an evaluation in Amherst
Amherst is a rural town with a historic village green and quiet neighborhoods. Parents of students at Souhegan High School and Amherst Middle School often call after a teacher or pediatrician raises a concern, and professionals commuting to Nashua, Manchester and the Route 101A corridor often reach out when stress has turned into symptoms that do not go away.
Care for the Amherst community
Amherst's historic village and rural neighborhoods are home to many families who commute to Nashua, Manchester or Massachusetts. Parents often ask about anxiety, attention and pressure at school, and adults look for care that fits around work.
Evaluations for children and teens
For patients under 18, a parent or guardian joins for part of the visit and shares the developmental and school history. Teens are offered time to speak privately. With permission, reports from teachers, counselors or the pediatrician are reviewed.
Getting care from Amherst
From Amherst, our Salem office is about 45 minutes by car. Many Amherst patients choose secure video for most visits and come to Salem when an in-person appointment adds something.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the first appointment?
Usually 60 to 90 minutes.
Do you see children?
Yes, from age 4, as well as teens and adults up to 65.
Is the evaluation confidential?
Yes. Information is not shared without your written consent, except where the law requires it.
Is there a PsychNashua office in Amherst?
Our office is in Salem. Amherst patients use secure video visits or come to Salem in person.
Related services
- Psychiatric Medication Management in Amherst, NH
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Amherst, NH
- Psychiatric Evaluation in Nashua, NH
- Psychiatric Evaluation in Milford, 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.