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.
Stimulants, Suboxone and Benzodiazepines are prescribed in this practice with DEA guidelines. Dr. Padilla is a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the New York tri-state area and has over 30 years of experience in healthcare. He treats children from 6 years old through adulthood, focusing on psychiatric medication management. He specializes in mental health and has extensive experience in the field of psychiatry. Dr. Padilla takes a “start low and go slow” approach to prescribing, paying special attention to medication potency and potential interactions with other medications prescribed by other providers. Dr. Padilla earned his Doctorate in Clinical Practice Nursing from Rutgers University–New Brunswick. He also holds bachelor’s degrees from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and the University of Miami, as well as an associate’s degree from Bergen Community College.
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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
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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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