Brooklyn, New York
Depression Treatment in Brooklyn
Brooklyn has therapists on every block and psychiatrists almost nowhere: 2.6 million people share a prescriber pool that books out for months, and the alternative is a trek across the river on someone else's schedule. New parents, shift workers, and freelancers wait the longest. That's depression talking, and it responds to treatment. shrinkMD brings evidence based depression care to Brooklyn 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
Why Brooklyn chooses shrinkMD
From Greenpoint to Coney Island, appointments happen by video from your apartment, brownstone, or parked car, with evening slots for restaurant, hospital, and warehouse schedules and nap-time slots for new parents.
We bill no insurance, fees are flat and published, and with your permission we coordinate with the Brooklyn therapist you already see so medication and therapy pull in the same direction.
What's included
What depression treatment includes
Treatment begins with a full evaluation, because depression has imitators, thyroid disease, sleep apnea, anemia, and the bipolar low that makes antidepressants alone risky, and each one redirects the plan. We confirm what this is, then combine what the evidence ranks highest: antidepressant medication matched to your trial history, behavioral activation scaled to the energy you actually have, and structured therapy where it multiplies results.
Your PHQ-9 score is tracked at every visit, so improvement shows on paper within weeks. Follow ups run every two to four weeks while we tune, then space out. Expect energy to return before mood, that's the normal sequence, and expect a written relapse prevention plan once you're well, because staying well is the actual goal.
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Care and next steps in Brooklyn
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Can you coordinate with my existing Brooklyn therapist?
Yes, and it is often ideal: your therapist handles weekly process, we handle diagnosis and medication, and with your written permission the plan stays unified.
Do you see new parents on unpredictable schedules?
Constantly. Video visits from home during naps are routine, and postpartum depression and anxiety are core conditions we treat.
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.
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.
About Brooklyn
Brooklyn is home to about 2.6 million people. It's the most populous borough of New York City. Our patients here range across working families, immigrants, young professionals, and longtime residents.
Serving Brooklyn
Care should reach every corner of Brooklyn. As New York City's most populous borough, Brooklyn stretches from Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and Williamsburg, and shrinkMD brings board-certified telepsychiatry to all of it by secure video, with the same psychiatrist over time.
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.
Learn more
More from a trusted source: Depression - National Institute of Mental Health.
Nearby areas
Depression Treatment in nearby New York cities
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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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Brooklyn residents, by secure video from home.
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