Bellevue, Nebraska
Depression Treatment in Bellevue
Bellevue lives close to Offutt, and that closeness shapes who seeks care: military spouses holding households together through TDYs and deployments, veterans translating service stress into civilian life, and base adjacent civilians who assume every clinic feeds some system somewhere. The result is a town full of people toughing out conditions that respond beautifully to treatment. Depression is biology, not a failure of will, and biology responds to treatment. shrinkMD treats adults in Bellevue by video, with board certified clinicians, measured care, and first visits as soon as availability allows.
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
shrinkMD in Bellevue, on your terms
shrinkMD sits entirely outside military and insurance systems: we bill nothing to TRICARE or anyone else, so no claims exist, and records move only with your written authorization. Adult family members and veterans are seen within days.
Scheduling respects base rhythms and Omaha commutes alike, early, evening, and weekend adjacent slots, by video from Olde Towne to the new developments off 370.
What's included
Depression care that compounds
Depression maintains itself through a loop, less activity, fewer rewards, lower mood, less activity, and effective treatment attacks the loop from every side at once. Medication lifts the floor, typically within four to six weeks. Behavioral activation restarts momentum in five minute increments. Therapy, where indicated, rebuilds the thinking patterns depression distorts.
We track your PHQ-9 at every follow up so the trend is visible to both of us, and we adjust until the numbers and your life agree. Once recovered, treatment continues for the months that protect against relapse, and you leave maintenance with a written plan: your warning signs, your responses, and exactly when to call. Recovery is the goal; staying recovered is the standard.
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Care and next steps in Bellevue
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Does using shrinkMD touch TRICARE or any military system?
No. We bill no insurance at all, including TRICARE, and we report to no one. Flat fee, superbill on request, complete structural privacy.
Can a spouse get support during a deployment?
Yes, and deployment seasons are precisely when support belongs. We plan heavier touch during workups and absences, lighter when the household is whole.
What if I'm having thoughts of suicide?
Call or text 988 now, that line exists for this exact moment. Then let treatment start, because depression this heavy is still treatable, and you should not carry it alone.
How do I know it's depression and not burnout?
Burnout lifts with rest and distance from its cause; depression follows you everywhere. The evaluation tells them apart, and the treatments differ.
Can I do treatment if I can barely get off the couch?
That's exactly who video care is for: 15 to 30 minute visits from wherever you are, and a plan built for the energy depression leaves you, not the energy it takes.
About Bellevue
Bellevue is anchored by Offutt Air Force Base and U.S. Strategic Command, with a large military community in the Omaha metro. It's home to about 64,000 residents, the third-largest city in Nebraska. The people we see here include military families, active-duty service members, veterans, defense and government workers, and commuters.
Serving Bellevue
Bellevue is Nebraska's oldest town, just south of Omaha and home to Offutt Air Force Base, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Bellevue by secure video, whether you're near Fontenelle Forest, the Sarpy County Museum, and Old Towne Bellevue. You keep the same clinician each visit, with no commute and no waiting room.
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.
Related reading
More from a trusted source: Depression - National Institute of Mental Health.
Nearby areas
Depression Treatment in nearby Nebraska cities
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Bellevue residents, by secure video from home.
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