Psych Boston · Serving Salem & Essex County
Anxiety Treatment in Salem, MA
If anxiety is making work, school, relationships or sleep harder, you do not have to simply push through it. Our clinicians offer psychiatric assessment and treatment for the full range of anxiety conditions.
Psych Boston provides anxiety treatment for patients in Salem, Massachusetts, from our office in Lexington and through secure telehealth. Salem includes Salem State University students, healthcare and tourism workers and long-time North Shore families, and October in particular can make in-town travel slow, so video visits are a common choice.
Anxiety treatment for Salem patients: who it helps
People from Salem come to us for anxiety treatment for many reasons, including:
- Generalized anxiety disorder — constant, hard-to-control worry
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and performance anxiety
- Specific phobias and health anxiety
- Anxiety alongside depression, ADHD or insomnia
- Children and teens with school-related or separation anxiety
What to expect
- Assessment: We clarify the type of anxiety, triggers, physical symptoms and any medical factors such as thyroid problems, caffeine or medications.
- Treatment plan: Plans often combine therapy approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) — through a referral if needed — with medication when appropriate.
- Medication options: When medication is used, clinicians typically start with long-term options such as SSRIs or SNRIs and use short-term medications cautiously.
- Follow-up: Regular check-ins track progress, side effects and skills you are building, adjusting the plan as needed.
Getting care from Salem
We do not have a separate office in Salem; all in-person visits take place at our Lexington location. From Salem, the drive to our Lexington office is about 35–40 minutes via Route 114 or Route 128. Salem Station on the Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line connects to North Station.
We regularly see patients from Downtown Salem, the McIntire District, South Salem near Salem State University, North Salem and Salem Willows. For many Salem residents, a combination of an in-person first visit and telehealth follow-ups works well.
- Office: 35 Bedford St #17, Lexington, MA 02420
- Phone: 781-218-9550
- Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
- Telehealth: Available for patients located in Massachusetts — learn about telehealth visits
Why patients choose Psych Boston
Psych Boston is an outpatient psychiatry practice based in Lexington, serving patients across Greater Boston and Massachusetts. Our psychiatric clinicians focus on careful evaluation, shared decision-making and steady follow-up rather than rushed visits. Meet our clinical team.
Frequently asked questions about anxiety treatment in Salem
Do you have an office in Salem?
Our office is in Lexington at 35 Bedford Street. From Salem, the drive to our Lexington office is about 35–40 minutes via Route 114 or Route 128. Many Salem patients also use secure telehealth, which is available to patients located in Massachusetts at the time of the visit when clinically appropriate.
Is anxiety treated with medication or therapy?
Often both. Therapy such as CBT is highly effective, and medication can help when symptoms are moderate to severe or therapy alone is not enough. Your clinician will discuss what fits you.
How quickly does anxiety treatment work?
Many people notice improvement within several weeks, though medications like SSRIs can take 4–8 weeks for full effect.
Do you treat panic attacks?
Yes. Panic disorder is very treatable with a combination of skills-based therapy and, when appropriate, medication.
Can I get anxiety treatment by telehealth from Salem?
In many cases, yes. Salem residents can often complete visits by secure video from home or work in Massachusetts. Your clinician may recommend an in-office visit in Lexington when that would be more helpful.
Is this an emergency service?
No. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911, or go to the nearest emergency department.
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This page is for general information and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
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