Paugus Bay Behavioral Health

Mental Health Treatment in New Hampshire

Types of Treatment

Psychotherapy

Medications

Lifestyle

Clinical Program

  • Evidence-Based therapy programs specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy and other proven techniques.
  • Personalized and comprehensive treatment based on psychiatric evlauations.
  • Patients can receive up to 3 individual sessions per week.
  • PHP/HIOP and IOP patients have up to 5 group sessions per week.
  • Long-term treatment programming is available.

Medical Care

  • Expert Psychiatric Team led by board certified Psychiatrist.
  • Comprehensive services for mental health disorders.
  • Integration with primary care.
  • Holistic approaches.
  • Accessible services with flexible scheduling and insurance assistance.

Depression

  • Tailored treatments for major depression combining medication, psychotherapy and lifestyle adjustments.
  • Advanced Psychotherapeutic Interventions to address the root causes and symptoms of major depression.
  • Innovative medication management including the latest antidepressants tailored to each patient’s biochemistry.
  • Supportive group therapy providing peer support and skill-building.
  • Integrated holistic treatments such as mindfulness meditation, yoga and nutritional counseling.

Anxiety

  • Specialized anxiety disorder treatment offering therapies specifically designed for general anxiety disorder, panic disorder and social anxiety.
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expertise.
  • Personalized medication management ensuring the most effective and least intrusive medication regimen for each individual.
  • Stress reduction techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and meditation.
  • Exposure therapy to help patients face and gain control over situations that trigger anxiety.

PTSD

  • Trauma-Informed Care approach recognizing and responding to the symptoms of PTSD in a safe and supportive environment.
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to assist in understanding and challenging negative thoughts relating to trauma.
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); a specialized technique effective in reducing distress of traumatic memories.
  • Mindfulness based stress reduction to develop awareness and acceptance of present-moment experiences.

Other Mental Health Disorders

  • Providing specialized treatment plans for Bipolar Disorder, including mood stabilizers, psychotherapy, and lifestyle guidance to manage mood swings and promote stability. 
  • Offering a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication management to effectively treat OCD symptoms.
  • Utilizing dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and other therapeutic approaches to help individuals with personality disorders like Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) improve relationships and emotional regulation.
  • Providing assessments and treatment for ADHD, including behavioral therapy and medication management, tailored to both adults and children.
  • In addition to the above, our facility treats a spectrum of mental health conditions including Schizophrenia, Anxiety Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and more, ensuring comprehensive care for all patients.

Our Medical Director

Dr. Ryan Wakim, MD

Ryan J. Wakim, M.D. completed his undergraduate education at Wheeling Jesuit University before moving to Morgantown to attend West Virginia University where he completed his primary medical education and residency as chief resident of psychiatry.

He is board certified in psychiatry with personal interests in addiction, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders.

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