Common symptoms of PTSD
- Intrusive memories or flashbacks
- Nightmares and poor sleep
- Avoiding reminders, places or conversations
- Feeling on edge, easily startled or irritable
- Negative changes in mood, trust or self-image
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Plaistow, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
Trauma care for Plaistow residents
Plaistow patients include veterans, first responders, healthcare workers and people affected by accidents, loss or difficult relationships. For retail, trades and Massachusetts commuters along Route 125, telehealth can make it easier to talk about hard experiences from a familiar, private space.
Living in Plaistow
Plaistow sits right on the Massachusetts line, with the busy Route 125 shopping corridor on one side and quiet residential streets on the other. Many residents work across the border in Haverhill or along I-495, and teens attend Timberlane Regional schools with neighboring towns.
Treatment
Trauma-focused therapies such as cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure or EMDR are core treatments, and we help connect you to trained therapists. Medication can ease anxiety, low mood and sleep problems, and some medications target trauma-related nightmares.
Getting care from Plaistow
From Plaistow, our Salem office is about 20 minutes by car. Many Plaistow 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.
Do I have to describe what happened?
No. You decide what to share and when.
Can you help with nightmares?
Yes. There are therapy and medication options for trauma-related nightmares.
How far is the office from Plaistow?
Our Salem office is about 20 minutes from Plaistow. Telehealth is also available when you are in New Hampshire.
Related services
- Anxiety Treatment in Plaistow, NH
- Insomnia Psychiatrist in Plaistow, NH
- PTSD Treatment in Nashua, NH
- PTSD Treatment in Salem, 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.