Beverly Hills, California
Depression Treatment in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills can buy almost anything except a discreet psychiatric appointment this month: the practices worth seeing run referral-only books, and for recognizable people the waiting room itself is a problem money doesn't fix. Privacy here is a professional requirement, not a preference. That's depression talking, and it responds to treatment. shrinkMD brings evidence based depression care to Beverly Hills as soon as availability allows, by secure video, with progress measured at every visit.
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 Beverly Hills
From the flats to Century City to a trailer between setups, visits happen by encrypted video wherever you are in California that day, with industry calendars treated as normal scheduling inputs.
We bill no insurance, so there is no claim to surface and no database entry to leak, with flat published fees and records held between you and your board certified clinician.
What's included
From flat to forward
The first visit establishes what we're actually treating, depression's severity and subtype, any seasonal pattern, and the medical or bipolar mimics that change everything, plus your full medication history with doses, durations, and responses. Treatment then starts immediately: a thoughtfully chosen antidepressant when indicated, an activity plan built for low fuel days, and therapy folded in where it strengthens the result.
Follow ups every two to four weeks measure your scores and adjust the plan while the medication takes hold, energy usually moves first, mood follows, most often within four to six weeks. As you recover, visits space out and the focus shifts to prevention: consolidating sleep, protecting the habits that lifted you, and writing the relapse plan that keeps the next episode from ever getting traction.
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Care and next steps in Beverly Hills
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
How does this stay out of the press?
There is nothing to find: no insurance claims, no sign in sheets, no waiting room. Encrypted video, flat fees, private records.
Can scheduling follow a production calendar?
Yes: visits happen wherever you are in California, follow ups run 15 to 30 minutes, and rescheduling is straightforward.
Will I be on medication forever?
Often no. Many patients treat for a defined period after recovery, then taper with a plan. Some conditions warrant longer treatment, and we're honest about which is which.
How long until depression treatment works?
Typically two to six weeks for medication, with energy improving before mood. We track scores at every visit so neither of us is guessing.
What if antidepressants have failed me before?
Bring the history, names, doses, durations, responses. Past trials are a map, not a verdict, and structured re evaluation often finds the path earlier prescribers missed.
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 Rodeo Drive, the Golden Triangle, and Beverly Gardens Park, 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
- seasonal affective disorder
- types, symptoms, and treatment of depression
- the hidden signs of depression
More from a trusted source: Depression - National Institute of Mental Health.
Nearby areas
Depression Treatment in nearby California cities
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Beverly Hills residents, by secure video from home.
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