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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.

02/20/2026

The future is unpredictable, and that's ok. Resident Becca Gorelick shared her experience just 48 hours before graduating from Mountain Valley on the Fear Less podcast. Becca attended MV in high school after a traumatic home invasion experience, and returned as a college student due to mounting academic pressure and resulting anxiety. During her stays, she's learned to tolerate uncertainty and rebuild trust in herself. Most importantly, she's moved from surviving to rediscovering her identity. Recovery isn't always linear, and sometimes asking for help is the bravest step forward:

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

02/19/2026

Upper Valley native Kate Sheldrick is a familiar face on the residential team at Mountain Valley. You might find her playing a competitive game of Bananagrams, helping organize animal stewardship, or simply providing a listening ear at the end of the evening:

https://mountainvalleytreatment.org/staff-spotlight-kate-sheldrick/

02/16/2026

It’s been a classic cold New England winter, so residents took advantage and cleared the pond on campus for a hockey game!

02/12/2026

What actually helps a teen or young adult overwhelmed by anxiety or OCD, and how do parents know when it’s time for something more than weekly therapy? In this Fear Less episode Zack sits down with Ashley Metz, a longtime clinician at Mountain Valley Treatment Center, to reflect on her years working closely with adolescents and families. Ashley shares what she has learned from walking alongside young people who felt misunderstood, stuck, or unable to access daily life. Healing often begins when pressure is reduced and kids are given space to be themselves:

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

02/10/2026

Congratulations to Ben Ogden! He's the brother of our clinician Katharine Call (formerly Ogden), who's also highly decorated in XC ski racing. We're so happy for the Ogden family today!

A moment 50 years in the making. 🥹

Ben Ogden becomes the first American EVER to medal in the men’s cross country sprint classic.

02/06/2026

In a new Fear Less episode, Zack sits down with Shane Holcombe, a former Mountain Valley resident and current University of Colorado Boulder student. Shane reflects on how social anxiety, loss of confidence, and impulsive behaviors—including sports gambling—began to take hold when he assumed his struggles would just disappear by going to college.

Through candid storytelling, Shane shares how treatment helped him rebuild self-trust, confront fear through exposure work, and rediscover joy, confidence, and purpose. From learning to ride a bike at 19 to reclaiming his passion for sports without addiction attached, this conversation highlights recovery as a process. Listen to Shane's story:

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

02/03/2026

We're proud to share our 2026 Outcomes Report. At Mountain Valley, we’re dedicated to accountability with residents, families, staﬀ, and stakeholders. Part of that accountability means we assess the health of residents before, during, and at the end of treatment. We use the resulting data to ensure that our program is accomplishing its goals.

The results are clear—our residents report meaningful improvement in anxiety, OCD, depression, and overall functioning over the course of a typical stay. Read the full report:

https://mountainvalleytreatment.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Outcomes-Report.pdf

01/30/2026

Ski day Thursday! Residents and staff hit the slopes at Okemo Mountain Resort yesterday. Skiing (and snowboarding, for those who tried it) is a fun way to step outside of your comfort zone. We're fortunate to have stellar resorts within an hour of driving!

01/29/2026

Fifteen degrees. Snow everywhere. Ice water.
And one brave young person choosing to step in anyway.
This wasn’t about toughness for toughness’ sake — it was about meeting fear head-on, staying present, and discovering “I can do hard things.” Moments like this are quiet, powerful victories that ripple outward long after the ice melts. ❄️💪
At Mountain Valley, courage doesn’t mean fear disappears. It means learning how to move through it — one brave choice at a time.

01/23/2026

What happens when autism, anxiety, and OCD look so similar that even caring parents and parents can’t tell what’s driving the behavior? In this episode of the Fear Less podcast, host Zack talks with Dr. Alison LaFollette, Clinical Director at Mountain Valley Treatment Center, about why these conditions so often overlap. It is possible to separate what’s sensory, what’s anxiety, and what’s OCD. Listen to the full episode:

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

01/21/2026

If you know about us, you probably know that we have a working farm on campus, and residents engage in therapeutic work with a variety of animals. But did you know that in the winter we also host the Mac's Maple oxen, Will and Weston? They might look intimidating, but oxen are bred to be around people and these guys are quite gentle. Residents who complete an oxen safety training can get up close and personal to help take care of them—a perfect way to spend a chilly January day!

01/15/2026

Parenting a teen with anxiety can feel confusing, contradictory, and emotionally exhausting. In this episode of Fear Less, Zack breaks down what he calls the five key dichotomies of parenting an anxious child—the opposing truths parents must hold at the same time in order to truly help their teen grow. From being compassionate and firm, to offering support while allowing struggle, this episode speaks directly to parents who feel stuck between “doing too much” and “not doing enough:

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

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703 River Road
Plainfield, NH
03781

Opening Hours

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

Website

https://mountainvalleytreatment.org/admissions/

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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.