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 Exeter patients, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
Who books an evaluation in Exeter
Exeter is a historic town on the Squamscott River, home to Phillips Exeter Academy. Parents of students at Exeter High School and Cooperative Middle School often call after a teacher or pediatrician raises a concern, and healthcare, education and professional workers and commuters to Portsmouth and Boston often reach out when stress has turned into symptoms that do not go away.
Care for the Exeter community
Exeter is a historic town with a busy downtown, a well-known academy and many residents who commute to Portsmouth or Boston. Families often reach out about teen stress and attention, and adults about anxiety and sleep. The drive to Salem is about 35 to 40 minutes.
What happens at the end
Your psychiatrist explains the working diagnosis in plain language, or what still needs to be clarified, and talks through options. The plan may include medication, a therapy referral, lab work, input from school, coordination with your primary care provider, or simply reassurance and practical advice.
Getting care from Exeter
From Exeter, our Salem office is about 35 to 40 minutes by car. Many Exeter patients choose secure video for most visits and come to Salem when an in-person appointment adds something.
Frequently asked questions
What should I bring?
Your medication list, insurance card, any previous records and, for a child, recent school feedback.
Is the evaluation confidential?
Yes. Information is not shared without your written consent, except where the law requires it.
Can the evaluation be done by video?
Often, yes, if you are physically in New Hampshire during the visit. Sometimes an in-person visit is recommended.
How far is the office from Exeter?
Our Salem office is about 35 to 40 minutes from Exeter. 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.