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Online psychiatry for Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills has concierge everything, yet discreet, available psychiatry remains scarce. shrinkMD brings board certified online psychiatry to Beverly Hills and the Westside, with evaluations within days, flat published fees, and total privacy.
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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Care in Beverly Hills
Real psychiatry, without the local waitlist
The paradox of the Westside is that the most resourced zip codes in America still wait months for psychiatric care, because the practices worth seeing run closed panels and referral only books. For people whose names or faces are recognizable, the waiting room itself is a problem no amount of money fixes.
shrinkMD removes the waiting room entirely. You meet a board certified clinician licensed in California by secure video from your home in the flats, your office in Century City, or a trailer between setups, usually within days of booking.
Privacy here is not a luxury preference but a professional requirement, and our structure delivers it: no insurance billing, no diagnosis in any insurer database, records held between you and your clinician. We treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, panic, OCD, and the full adult outpatient range with measured, consistent care.
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 flats to Century City, expert care is a few days away, with total discretion.
Getting started
Getting started in Beverly Hills
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 Beverly Hills.
Local resources
Mental health resources in the Beverly Hills area
The Westside has deep mental health resources when access works.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
- Emergency: 911 or the nearest emergency department, including Cedars-Sinai
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health operates a 24 hour helpline at 800-854-7771
- NAMI Westside Los Angeles offers support groups and education
Access
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in California
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 California 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
Beverly Hills and nearby areas we serve
We serve the entire Westside by video, identically:
- Beverly Hills flats and Trousdale
- Century City and Beverlywood
- West Hollywood and the Sunset Strip
- Bel Air, Holmby Hills, and Westwood
- Brentwood, Santa Monica, and Culver City
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Related care and next steps
Related conditions
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- Depression treatment in Beverly Hills
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Helpful next steps
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Beverly Hills?
Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across California, including Beverly Hills, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Beverly Hills?
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 Beverly Hills?
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 Beverly Hills 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 Beverly Hills?
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.
My schedule changes daily with productions. Can psychiatry keep up?
Yes. Video visits happen from wherever you are in California that day, follow ups run 15 to 30 minutes, and rescheduling is straightforward. Industry calendars are normal inputs here, not obstacles.
How do I know this stays out of the press and databases?
Because there is nothing to leak: no insurance claims, no clinic sign in sheet, no waiting room. Care is delivered by encrypted video and records stay between you and your board certified clinician.
About Beverly Hills
With about 32,700 residents, Beverly Hills is a community we're glad to serve. It's an affluent Los Angeles County city. We care for professionals, business owners, and families.
Serving Beverly Hills
Across Beverly Hills, from the Golden Triangle, Beverly Gardens Park, and Wilshire Boulevard, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Beverly Hills is an upscale city surrounded by Los Angeles, 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: Mental health - MedlinePlus.
Nearby areas
Other California cities we serve
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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Start online psychiatry in Beverly Hills
Call 1-877-747-4656 or book online. Appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Beverly Hills residents, by secure video from home.
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