Find a psychiatrist in Portsmouth, NH — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Portsmouth, NH accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Portsmouth across neighborhoods like South End, North End, and Downtown. Headway connects you with 100 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. With insurance coverage and free consultations available, begin your care journey as soon as tomorrow.
Seeing Patients in MA and NH. About me, For YOU! I'm a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. My current specialty is treating patients with anxiety, depression and PTSD. Opioid use disorder with suboxone. As a provider I like to collaborate with my patients as to their desires and the direction they want to take on their journey to wellness. I like to take a conservative approach. In addition to any medications that may be prescribed, therapy is encouraged to all patients. I believe in mindfulness, exercise, and behavioral therapies.
I am a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience in both acute care and psychiatric nursing. In my practice, I believe that understanding your issues is the first step toward healing. I take the time to truly listen to your experiences, validating your feelings, and recognizing the weight of what you’re going through. With a holistic approach to psychiatric and medical management, I specialize in the medication management of ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, and Insomnia. Together, we’ll work to help you find the balance and peace you deserve.
Now accepting patients in Massachusetts! Offering in office visits on the fourth Monday of each month in Westford, MA from 8:00 until 11:30 and virtual visits throughout the week.
I have been in healthcare for over 20 years and enjoy partnering with patients . As a gay man, I understand the comfort that comes with working with someone from the community.
Board certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, I bring years of experience helping people manage ADHD, anxiety, and depression across all ages. My background spans a wide range of clinical settings and diverse populations, giving me the flexibility to meet you where you are. I practice telehealth-only medication management, so you can access care from the comfort of home, whatever your schedule looks like.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who understands the importance of providing healthcare from a holistic perspective, centered on healing the whole person (mind, body, and spirit). I am certified in working with all ages, from children to the elderly. I can help with anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, ASD, and Schizo-affective disorders. My psychiatric experience includes working in acute care psychiatric hospitals as well as private practice outpatient mental health care.
I have over 35 years of healthcare experience in a variety of fields.
I am dual certified in both family and psychiatric medicine.
It can be difficult to find mental health support, and even more challenging to find the RIGHT support. Whether you are at the beginning of a journey, wanting to maintain a current course, or have tried various interventions and now want something different, I may be able to help. I work with clients to create care plans that support long term improvement and avoid overmedication that can destroy creativity and lead to the "zombie" effect. My goal is to shift the focus from "what is wrong?" to "how can things improve?"
About our psychiatrists serving Portsmouth, NH
- 99%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 84%ADD/ADHD
- 83%Bipolar disorder
- 82%PTSD
- 99%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 95%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 83%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 99%English
- 5%Spanish
- 3%French
- 3%Swahili
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 96%Online only
- 4%In-person or online
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
- 95%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Medical Doctor
- 2%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 95%Individual therapy
- 16%Family therapy
- 5%Couples therapy
- 4%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Portsmouth
Finding the right psychiatrist in Portsmouth starts with understanding the type of care you want. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and support medication management. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with psychiatrists as part of your care. If you’re looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and bio to see whether their experience matches your needs.
Portsmouth is a smaller market, so local in-person psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger cities. Virtual appointments can expand your choices while keeping care within reach from neighborhoods like Downtown, South End, North End, or nearby parts of the Seacoast. Psychiatric medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. As you compare options, look at appointment availability, whether a free phone consultation is offered, and how each bio describes the psychiatrist’s communication style and approach.
Psychiatric care in Portsmouth can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before you book. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who are accepting new patients and match your preferences. You can enter your insurance details to check whether a specific provider accepts your plan. You can enter your insurance details, see estimated costs upfront, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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