Online Psychiatrist in Portsmouth, NH
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in New Hampshire.
The Seacoast has grown into one of New Hampshire’s busiest regions, but psychiatric appointments there are notoriously hard to get. Many Portsmouth residents wait months or drive to Manchester or Boston. Samz Mental Health sees Portsmouth adults by secure video, usually the same day or the next, for evaluation, diagnosis and medication management. No referral is needed.
Usually same day or next day
Secure video, anywhere in New Hampshire
$120 first visit, $90 follow-ups
Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Optum, Carelon
Who We See in Portsmouth
Portsmouth’s economy mixes tech and biotech firms around Pease, the busy downtown restaurant and tourism scene, healthcare, and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard just across the river in Kittery. Many of our patients work long or irregular hours, and anxiety, depression and insomnia are common reasons they book.
We also see remote workers and families who moved to the Seacoast from Boston for a quieter life, then found how long the local psychiatry waitlists are. Long, dark winters bring a seasonal rise in depression. Because Maine is just over the bridge, note that visits must take place while you’re in New Hampshire.
What We Treat
Visits cover psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and medication management for adults. Common reasons people book:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression, including postpartum depression
- PTSD and trauma and OCD
- Bipolar disorder and insomnia
- Medication management and prescriber transfers
- ESA letter evaluations in New Hampshire
Crisis and Mental Health Help on the Seacoast
Anyone in Portsmouth can call or text 988 at any hour. The NH Rapid Response Access Point (833-710-6477, call, text or chat, 24/7) connects people with mobile crisis teams. Seacoast Mental Health Center provides community mental health services in the area. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Telepsychiatry is for ongoing care and isn’t a substitute for emergency services.
Portsmouth Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Portsmouth, including Downtown, the South End, the West End, Atlantic Heights and the Pease area, and in Rye, New Castle, Greenland, Newington, Hampton and Exeter. Any location in New Hampshire works, as long as you’re in the state when the visit starts.
Cost and Insurance
Self-pay is $120 for the first visit and $90 for follow-ups, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted. We’re in-network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Carelon Behavioral Health, so insured patients usually pay their specialist copay. We don’t accept Medicaid or Medicare. See insurance and pricing details.
How a First Visit Works
- Book a time in the online portal, often for the same day. No referral is needed.
- Fill out a short intake form about your symptoms, history and medications.
- Meet by secure video from a private spot in New Hampshire.
- If medication fits your plan, it’s sent to your pharmacy. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes.
Portsmouth Patient Questions
I work at the shipyard in Kittery. Can I do a visit from work?
No. Kittery is in Maine, and you need to be in New Hampshire when the visit starts. Schedule visits for when you’re home or on the New Hampshire side of the bridge.
I work in restaurants downtown. Can follow-ups fit around late shifts?
Yes. Follow-ups are 15- to 30-minute video visits that can be scheduled on days off or before a shift.
Do you see patients in Rye, Hampton, Exeter and Greenland?
Yes. Visits work anywhere in New Hampshire.
How soon can I be seen?
Usually the same day or the next morning.
Who do I call in a crisis on the Seacoast?
Call or text 988 any time. The NH Rapid Response Access Point (833-710-6477, call or text) connects people with mobile crisis teams. Seacoast Mental Health Center provides community mental health services in the area. In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Portsmouth
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.