Boca Raton, Florida
Depression Treatment in Boca Raton
Boca runs on performance: the portfolio, the practice, the family calendar, the appearance that everything is handled. Which is exactly why anxiety and depression here go untreated for years, high functioning people are the best in the world at hiding symptoms, and the thought of a diagnosis floating through an insurance database keeps them hiding. Meanwhile the 3 a.m. wakeups and the shortened patience keep compounding. Two weeks or more of that pattern is clinical depression, and it's one of the most treatable conditions in medicine. shrinkMD treats depression in Boca Raton by secure video, with board certified clinicians and appointments 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
Care built around Boca Raton
Our model was practically designed for Boca: board certified clinicians by private video, appointments that fit between meetings or after the close, and zero insurance involvement, which means zero claims data, zero employer plan visibility, and records that move only with your signature.
If you split the year between Boca and the Northeast, continuity is simple, we serve ten states including Florida and New York, so the same clinician follows your calendar.
What's included
How we treat depression
Precision first: an evaluation that separates depression from burnout, grief, medical causes, and bipolar lows, because each calls for different treatment. Then the plan runs on evidence: medication chosen against your complete history of past trials with doses and responses, activity scheduling that starts smaller than feels worth it because that's what depression allows, and therapy coordinated when the combination earns it.
Progress is measured, not assumed, validated scores at every visit, follow ups every two to four weeks during the climb, monthly or quarterly once you hold. Most patients feel energy shift before mood, usually inside four to six weeks. The final step is the one most practices skip: a relapse prevention plan with your early warning signs and the playbook for them.
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Care and next steps in Boca Raton
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
How fast can I be seen in Boca Raton?
Within days, by video, from home or office. The two month waits at local practices are the gap we close.
Is this discreet enough for someone with a public professional profile?
Yes, structurally. No insurance claims, no waiting rooms, no databases. Several of our Boca patients chose us specifically after asking this exact question.
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.
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.
About Boca Raton
With about 102,000 residents, Boca Raton is a community we're glad to serve. It's an affluent South Florida city and home to Florida Atlantic University. We care for retirees, university students, and working professionals.
Serving Boca Raton
Across Boca Raton, from downtown, the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, and the city beaches, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Boca Raton is an upscale coastal city in southern Palm Beach County, 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.
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Boca Raton residents, by secure video from home.
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