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Online psychiatry for Augusta, Georgia
Augusta has a medical college and still not enough psychiatrists to go around. shrinkMD serves Augusta and the CSRA by secure video, with board certified evaluations within days and care that fits cyber, medical, and mill town schedules alike.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed June 17, 2026 · Editorial policy

Care in Augusta
Real psychiatry, without the local waitlist
Augusta lives layered lives: a fast growing cyber and Fort Eisenhower workforce that worries about clearances, medical district staff who treat everyone but themselves, and CSRA towns where the nearest psychiatric opening is months out and a county away.
shrinkMD treats all of it by video, within days. Clearance holders appreciate that we bill no insurance, so no diagnosis enters any database and records move only with written authorization. Hospital staff appreciate post shift scheduling. The rural CSRA appreciates that distance stopped mattering.
You get a full hour evaluation, measured follow up with one consistent clinician, and same day prescriptions to your local pharmacy when medication belongs in the plan.
What we treat
Conditions we treat
Evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing care for the full range of adult outpatient conditions.
Sleep & Insomnia
Chronic insomnia and disrupted sleep, treated without controlled substances.
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From the medical district to Columbia County, expert care is a few days away.
Getting started
Getting started in Augusta
Complete the secure intake
A few minutes online so we can match you with the right clinician.
Meet your clinician by video
A full 45 to 60 minute evaluation from anywhere private in the area, as clinician availability allows.
Get your plan the same day
A working diagnosis, clear next steps, and prescriptions to your local pharmacy when appropriate.
Follow up that actually happens
Short measured visits with the same clinician, scheduled around real life in Augusta.
Local resources
Mental health resources in the Augusta area
Crisis and community resources for the Augusta area:
- Georgia Crisis and Access Line: 1-800-715-4225, 24 hours statewide
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
- Emergency: 911 or the nearest emergency department
Access
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Georgia
shrinkMD operates as a transparent cash pay practice: we don't bill insurance, which is what keeps evaluations a full hour, follow ups consistent, and your records entirely out of insurer databases. Fees are flat and published before you book, HSA and FSA funds work, and superbills are available for possible out of network reimbursement.
Our clinicians are licensed in Georgia and see patients by secure video anywhere in the state, as clinician availability allows. If we're ever not the right level of care, we say so plainly and help you find what is.
Where we serve
Augusta and nearby areas we serve
The whole CSRA gets identical care:
- Downtown, Summerville, and the medical district
- West Augusta, Martinez, and Evans
- Grovetown, Harlem, and Columbia County
- North Augusta and the South Carolina line communities in Georgia coverage
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Related care and next steps
Related conditions
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Helpful next steps
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Augusta?
Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across Georgia, including Augusta, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Augusta?
No. shrinkMD doesn't prescribe controlled substances anywhere, including stimulants and benzodiazepines. We're upfront about this and effective with the evidence based alternatives.
How fast can I be seen in Augusta?
Usually as clinician availability allows, compared to the months long waits common locally. Early treatment is easier treatment.
Will I see the same clinician each time?
Yes. Continuity is a core standard: one clinician who knows your history, your scores, and your goals, visit after visit.
What number do I call in Augusta for a mental health emergency?
Call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. shrinkMD is an outpatient practice, not an emergency service, and we want you safe first.
Does insurance cover telepsychiatry in Augusta?
We don't bill insurance. You pay a transparent flat fee per visit, HSA and FSA funds work, and we provide superbills you may submit for possible out of network reimbursement.
Where do appointments take place?
Wherever you've privacy and a connection: home, an office, or a parked car. There's no clinic to drive to and no waiting room.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed. Book directly, and with your permission we coordinate with your primary care clinician afterward.
I hold a security clearance. How does mental health care affect it?
Seeking care is increasingly viewed favorably, and current guidance focuses on untreated problems rather than treatment itself. Structurally, we bill no insurance, so no claims data exists, and your records move only with your written authorization.
Can medical district staff be seen around hospital shifts?
Yes, routinely, with post shift and evening slots, and care that lives entirely outside hospital and employer systems.
About Augusta
With about 200,000 people, among the largest cities in the state, Augusta is a community we're glad to serve. It's a regional medical hub on the Savannah River home to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. We care for hospital and university staff, working families, and military families.
Serving Augusta
Across Augusta, from the Morris Museum of Art, Augusta Common, and downtown, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Augusta is Georgia's second-largest city, on the Savannah River, so virtual care means no drive and no waiting room, just steady follow-up with one clinician.
Helpful guides to read next
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Nearby areas
Other Georgia cities we serve
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shrinkMD is part of a connected family of mental health resources:
Start online psychiatry in Augusta
Call 1-877-747-4656 or book online. Appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Augusta residents, by secure video from home.
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