Psychiatrist Serving Hanover and Lebanon, New Hampshire
If you’re looking for a psychiatrist in Hanover, NH or the broader Upper Valley, you’re in one of the more surprising places to struggle with psychiatric access in New Hampshire.
The Upper Valley is home to Dartmouth College, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and a community that genuinely values access to high-quality medical care. But despite the region’s academic and medical infrastructure, finding an outpatient psychiatrist with availability — particularly one who is board-certified and accepting new patients with commercial insurance — can be surprisingly difficult for many adults in the Hanover and Lebanon area.
Dr. Matthew Narlesky provides thorough virtual psychiatric care to adults throughout the Upper Valley, including Hanover, Lebanon, Norwich, Hartford, and the surrounding communities. As a fellowship-trained psychiatrist who completed his advanced training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, he brings deep familiarity with the region and the clinical standards of the institution — delivered through the convenience of secure telehealth.
Conditions Treated by an Upper Valley Psychiatrist
Dr. Narlesky evaluates and treats adults managing:
- Depression and mood disorders
- Generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and social anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Bipolar disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
The Upper Valley’s population includes academic professionals, graduate students, medical trainees, and families navigating the particular pressures of high-performance environments. Dr. Narlesky’s evaluations are designed to go beyond surface-level symptoms and understand the full clinical and personal context — an approach that tends to resonate with patients who want their psychiatrist to think carefully, not just prescribe quickly.
Many Upper Valley patients are highly informed about their own health and arrive having done research, tried previous treatments, or having specific questions about diagnosis and medication. Dr. Narlesky’s approach is built around genuine clinical conversation — explaining the reasoning behind diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations, not just delivering instructions. You can read more about how depression, anxiety and trauma, and bipolar disorder are approached on the individual service pages.
Accessing Outpatient Psychiatric Care in the Upper Valley
The Upper Valley has exceptional medical resources, and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is one of the leading academic medical centers in the region. For many adults in Hanover and Lebanon, DHMC is a trusted part of their healthcare. At the same time, outpatient psychiatric appointments can be difficult to get on a timely basis — a reality that affects communities across New Hampshire, including those with strong healthcare infrastructure nearby.
Telepsychiatry offers a practical complement to what’s available locally. All appointments with Dr. Narlesky are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. There’s no referral required and no need to wait months for availability. New patients can get started by filling out a brief intake form, and the first appointment is a comprehensive 60-minute psychiatric evaluation.
For Dartmouth students, faculty, medical trainees, and community members throughout the Upper Valley, this is a straightforward way to access ongoing outpatient psychiatric care on a timeline that works for your life. You can learn more about how the process works on the online psychiatrist page.
About Dr. Narlesky
Dr. Narlesky completed his fellowship at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center itself, training in complex psychiatric diagnosis and psychopharmacology in the same institution many Upper Valley patients already know well. He’s board-certified, has published peer-reviewed research, and sees patients throughout Hanover, Lebanon, and the surrounding area over secure video, with a New Hampshire license.
Insurance
Patients throughout the Upper Valley, including those connected to Dartmouth or DHMC, can use Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Point32 Healthcare, or Providence Health Plan, all in-network with this practice. Before your first appointment, you’ll receive an estimated session cost tailored to your actual plan. For the complete list of accepted plans or to ask about private pay, visit the insurance page.
Who This Practice Serves
This practice provides ongoing outpatient psychiatric care for adults 18 and older located in New Hampshire. It is not equipped for acute psychiatric crises, frequent or recurring safety-related needs, inpatient or intensive outpatient-level care, benzodiazepine management, forensic or disability evaluations, standalone psychotherapy, or addiction treatment as a primary concern. Full details are available on the Disclaimer and FAQ pages.
If you’re in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Accepting New Patients in the Upper Valley
New patient appointments are available on a rolling basis. All visits are conducted via secure video — accessible from anywhere in the Upper Valley.