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.

Spring life on the farm!
03/24/2026

Spring life on the farm!

Save the date for our 2026 Alumni Reunion! We're excited to welcome past residents, families, and staff back to campus f...
03/21/2026

Save the date for our 2026 Alumni Reunion! We're excited to welcome past residents, families, and staff back to campus for a day of connection, fun, and celebration. Join us on Saturday, August 8 in Plainfield, NH:

https://mountainvalleytreatment.org/alumni/overview/

03/19/2026

The Fear Less podcast turns 100 (episodes)! Host Zack Schafer celebrates the milestone by revisiting some of the most downloaded and talked-about conversations from the show’s history. Instead of a traditional interview, this episode features a compilation of clips from ten of the most popular episodes, chosen based on overall downloads, early listener engagement, and long-term impact. Can you guess which episodes? Listen to the podcast to hear the whole list:

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

“The Mountain Valley job was so aligned with what I wanted to be doing. In fact, I thought the posting was a scam at fir...
03/17/2026

“The Mountain Valley job was so aligned with what I wanted to be doing. In fact, I thought the posting was a scam at first because it sounded so perfect, so I was surprised when Zack responded to me.”

Katharine Call is an accomplished skier turned clinician at Mountain Valley, and uses her athletic background and personal experience with anxiety to help residents overcome their own challenges:

https://mountainvalleytreatment.org/staff-spotlight-katharine-call/

03/12/2026

What does it take for a young person living with anxiety, autism, and a severe speech stutter to step forward and share their story publicly? In a new Fear Less episode, Zack speaks with Mountain Valley alumn Cam Rainey, who courageously joins the show to talk about his journey through anxiety, depression, and substance use before entering treatment. Cam reflects on the struggles that once defined his life—including social fears, isolation, and feeling stuck—and how coming to Mountain Valley helped him begin confronting those challenges through exposure therapy and supportive community.

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

Back to Okemo for some lovely spring skiing with staff and residents! 🎿
03/12/2026

Back to Okemo for some lovely spring skiing with staff and residents! 🎿

Farm life Friday! Animals are healing 💜
03/07/2026

Farm life Friday! Animals are healing 💜

Thank you to apprentices at The Trade for helping paint Gallup! It's a win-win: paid experience for The Trade apprentice...
03/05/2026

Thank you to apprentices at The Trade for helping paint Gallup! It's a win-win: paid experience for The Trade apprentices and a fresh look in our building.

Both Mountain Valley and The Trade are part of Moosilauke Visions, a nonprofit organization dedicated to launching and supporting mission-driven programs that serve adolescents and adults navigating life’s challenges.

03/04/2026

What happens when climate change starts affecting your mental health?

In this week’s episode of Fear Less, Zack sits down with clinical psychologist and climate psychology pioneer Dr. Thomas Doherty to explore the growing experience of eco anxiety, climate grief, and the emotional toll of living in an era of environmental uncertainty.

Drawing from insights in his book "Surviving Climate Anxiety: A Guide to Coping, Healing, and Thriving," Dr. Doherty explains how anxiety about global warming, extreme weather events, and environmental loss is often a natural response to real-world threats—not a personal weakness.
Listen now:

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

It's not goodbye...it's see you later! On Friday we sent off Ashley Metz, one of our longest-tenured employees, with her...
03/03/2026

It's not goodbye...it's see you later! On Friday we sent off Ashley Metz, one of our longest-tenured employees, with her own graduation ceremony. Ashley's made a huge impact on Mountain Valley and we know she'll do great things in Colorado. If you want to leave a comment to wish Ashley well, we'll make sure she sees them!

We love a good talent show here at Mountain Valley. 🎉 There may be a little performance exposure work happening for resi...
02/27/2026

We love a good talent show here at Mountain Valley. 🎉 There may be a little performance exposure work happening for residents (and staff), but in a super fun and supportive setting. Can't wait for the next one!

02/26/2026

This week on Fear Less, Zack sits down with Dr. Ken Huey to explore how childhood trauma wires fear into the brain, and how healing rewires it. Dr. Huey shares his personal story of abuse, complex trauma, and post-traumatic stress, and how he transformed those experiences into a life dedicated to helping others heal. Listen now:

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

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03781

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

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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. Located in the Upper Valley/Dartmouth College region of New Hampshire, our 25 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.