Frisco, Texas
Anxiety Treatment in Frisco
Frisco has outgrown its infrastructure for two straight decades, and psychiatric capacity lags furthest behind: new neighborhoods arrive years before new psychiatrists do. Families who moved here for schools and careers find the nearest open appointment months out or down the tollway. That pattern has a name and a well proven treatment. shrinkMD treats anxiety across Frisco by video, with board certified clinicians, measured care, and appointments as soon as availability allows instead of months.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed July 7, 2026 · Editorial policy
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Why shrinkMD
Made to fit life in Frisco
From the Star to the 380 corridor, visits happen by video around tournament weekends and practice calendars, with relocation stress treated as the genuine clinical event it is.
We bill no insurance, fees are flat and published, and no referral is needed, which matters when you have not chosen local doctors yet.
What's included
From spiral to skills
The work begins by mapping your specific pattern, when the worry spikes, what it costs your sleep and your decisions, and whether panic, social fear, or constant background dread leads the picture. That map decides the plan: medication when it earns its place, typically helping within two to six weeks, and skills training matched to your pattern, exposure for avoidance, interoceptive work for panic, containment for rumination.
Every follow up measures your progress on validated scales, every two to four weeks while we tune, then monthly or quarterly as you stabilize. You learn tools that work in real time, in traffic, before meetings, at 3 a.m., and the plan keeps adjusting until the numbers and your life both say better. No controlled substances, stated before you book.
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Care and next steps in Frisco
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Do you cover the towns north of Frisco?
Yes: Prosper, Celina, Little Elm, and the whole corridor, identically by video anywhere in Texas.
We just relocated and have no local doctors. Can we start here?
Yes, no referral needed. Bring your medication history with names, doses, durations, and responses, and we coordinate with a primary care doctor once you choose one.
Why do you not prescribe Xanax or other benzodiazepines?
Because they relieve an hour and reinforce the disorder, with real dependence risk. The durable path, SSRIs or SNRIs plus skills, actually shrinks anxiety, and that's what we practice.
What if it's anxiety and depression together?
Common, and treatable together. The evaluation maps both, and first line treatments overlap enough that one coherent plan usually covers the pair.
My anxiety is mostly physical symptoms. Is that normal?
Extremely. Racing heart, chest tightness, stomach trouble, and dizziness are anxiety's most common costumes, and we screen carefully in both directions before treating.
About Frisco
With around 245,000 people, Frisco is a community we're glad to serve. It's a fast-growing Dallas suburb in Collin County. We care for young families, professionals, and commuters working across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Serving Frisco
Across Frisco, from Frisco Square, Toyota Stadium, and Stonebriar Centre, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Frisco is a fast-growing city north of Dallas, so virtual care means no drive and no waiting room, just steady follow-up with one clinician.
What it costs
Transparent, published pricing
Our self-pay prices are the same in every state where we practice. No insurance billing, and no surprise statement later.
| Service | Self-pay price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Initial evaluation | From $295 | A full 50 to 60 minute evaluation, diagnosis, and written plan. |
| Follow-up visits | $110 to $215 | Per visit, depending on length and complexity. Member rates are lower. |
| Membership (optional) | $49 per month | Priority scheduling, member rates, and the Unstuck and QuitScrolling apps. First month free. |
Your care team
Who you will see
Your care is delivered by shrinkMD clinicians, and you keep the same one over time. You meet by secure video with a clinician licensed in your state.
- Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, founder and board certified psychiatrist (ABPN), dual board certified in psychiatry and in sports and performance psychiatry.
- Matthew George, PMHNP-BC, ANP-BC, dual board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than two decades of clinical experience.
Helpful guides to read next
More from a trusted source: Anxiety Disorders - National Institute of Mental Health.
Nearby areas
Anxiety Treatment in nearby Texas cities
Your next step in The Shrink Network
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Each site in the network has one job. No matter where you enter, we help you find the next step that makes sense.
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Frisco residents, by secure video from home.
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