Mountain Valley Treatment Center

Mountain Valley Treatment Center Not-For-Profit Residential Treatment Center located in Plainfield, NH for Adolescent Anxiety

The mission of the not for profit Mountain Valley Treatment Center is to provide evidence based treatment for anxiety, OCD and related disorders through a comprehensive and collaborative therapeutic milieu within a structured environment. Mountain Valley is one of only a few residential treatment centers in the United States that focuses exclusively on the specialized needs of adolescents with OCD

and anxiety disorders. Mountain Valley specializes in the treatment of the following anxiety disorders: Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Phobia, Specific Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). While anxiety disorders are occasionally experienced in isolation, more commonly they are experienced concurrently with one another (e.g., PTSD and Panic Disorder). The three most common anxiety disorders treated in residential treatment are: 1) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), 2) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and 3) Panic Disorder/Agoraphobia. These types of anxiety commonly cause the most impairment in a child’s daily life, and will therefore most commonly warrant intensive residential treatment. Mountain Valley offers the highest level of professional and compassionate care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bordering the White Mountain National Forest, our 1800 acre setting offers a range of enjoyable activities and opportunities for experiential learning and to complement the treatment of anxiety. Our rural treatment setting provides a much needed and approachable alternative to the often intimidating and stigmatizing setting of some psychiatric hospitals or large residential treatment centers. Most individuals served by Mountain Valley have struggled to attend school consistently or have limited engagement in social activities due to their anxiety. We strongly believe that these circumstances are an indicator that more focused and intensive residential treatment is needed at such a critical developmental juncture. Residents stay typically stay 90 to 120 days, with length of stay being predicted by the intensity of their anxiety, the presence of co-occurring conditions, and progress in treatment.

06/11/2026

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy is at the core of our program, but it seems counterintuitive at first. Move toward fears and sit in discomfort? Clinicians can also feel hesitant about using ERP with their clients and fear might get in the way of providing effective treatment.

That's why Dr. Emily Bilek's groundbreaking “Exposure to Exposure” training model is so effective. It asks therapists to face their own fears as part of learning how to deliver ERP. In a new Fear Less episode, Dr. Bilek explains how experiential training can increase clinician confidence, improve treatment fidelity, and ultimately expand access to quality anxiety and OCD care.

https://youtu.be/jiFPCSXPJF0

Only 7 days until NH Gives!Starting June 9 at 5 pm, you can support Mountain Valley and nonprofits across NH during 24 h...
06/05/2026

Only 7 days until NH Gives!

Starting June 9 at 5 pm, you can support Mountain Valley and nonprofits across NH during 24 hours of giving.

Set your reminder and get ready to make an impact.

Surprise calves! Residents will get to help raise these two little Jersey guys over the next few months, upping the cute...
06/04/2026

Surprise calves! Residents will get to help raise these two little Jersey guys over the next few months, upping the cuteness level on the farm even more.

06/03/2026

Trigger Warning: This post is a personal story and contains discussion of su***de, grief, and loss. Some listeners may find parts of this story emotionally difficult.

Nine years ago, Zack Schafer lost a close friend and teammate to su***de. In raw reflection, Zack revisits the shock, confusion, grief, and unanswered questions that followed, while offering an honest look at how that loss shaped his understanding of mental health, fear, and human connection. This episode is for anyone who has experienced the su***de of a friend, family member, teammate, or loved one, as well as those struggling to make sense of grief and loss.

Get the link to the full video and audio episode in the post comments.

05/27/2026

In a new Fear Less episode, Zack speaks with landscape architecture experts Amy Wagenfeld and Daniel Winterbottom about the growing role of therapeutic gardens, healing landscapes, and nature-based environments in supporting mental health. Drawing from work in hospitals, prisons, refugee programs, autism centers, and healthcare campuses, the conversation explores how thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces can reduce anxiety, support trauma recovery, improve emotional regulation, and create opportunities for healing connection.

The episode dives into the science and ancient wisdom behind nature’s impact on the nervous system, including the calming effects of green spaces, water, wildlife, sensory design, and gardening itself. Amy and Daniel explain how healing environments can be tailored for individuals struggling with anxiety, PTSD, autism, burnout, and emotional overwhelm, while also offering practical ideas listeners can use in their own homes and communities.

Listen: https://mountainvalleytreatment.org/resources/podcast/

On Memorial Day, staff led residents on two of the area’s classic hikes: one group up Mt Cardigan and the other up Mt Mo...
05/26/2026

On Memorial Day, staff led residents on two of the area’s classic hikes: one group up Mt Cardigan and the other up Mt Moosilauke. Although both usually have panoramic summit views, the fog and wind were fierce! Despite the unruly weather, we had lots of smiles and incredible perseverance all the way around.

"The relationship I have with animals is the foundation for the positive relationship I have with myself. I’m only able...
05/23/2026

"The relationship I have with animals is the foundation for the positive relationship I have with myself. I’m only able to show up for residents the way that I am because I have spent so long with animals."

Spotlighting residential supervisor Cody Nance:
https://mountainvalleytreatment.org/staff-spotlight-cody-nance/

05/20/2026

In a new Fear Less episode, Zack welcomes back therapist Keeleigh Mahler to Mountain Valley for a conversation about anxiety, loneliness, vulnerability, and identity. Keeleigh left residential treatment to work as an outpatient therapist in Washington, D.C., and shares her own fears around career transitions, starting a private practice, purpose, belonging, and learning to slow down. She and Zack explore how modern culture, social isolation, perfectionism, and fear of being misunderstood are contributing to a growing loneliness epidemic among teens and young adults.

Listen now: https://mountainvalleytreatment.org/resources/podcast/

New life, lake life, and weekend exploration!
05/19/2026

New life, lake life, and weekend exploration!

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703 River Road
Plainfield, NH
03781

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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