Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Depression Treatment in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth has the resources for care and the smallness that prevents it: when town life runs through the same school, the same beach, and the same handful of parking lots, being seen walking into a psychiatric office is a real consideration. So high functioning anxiety keeps commuting into Portland every morning, polished and untreated. 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 Cape Elizabeth 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 Cape Elizabeth
We remove the visibility problem completely: board certified care by video from your own kitchen before the commute, no office, no parking lot, no chance encounters at all.
No insurance billing means no claims and no databases, records move only with your authorization. Appointments fit commuter hours, early before 295 or evening after dinner.
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 Cape Elizabeth
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
In a town this small, who would know I am in treatment?
No one you do not tell. There is nothing to see, no office visit, no insurance trail, nothing.
Can I do visits before my Portland commute?
Yes, early slots exist exactly for that, and follow ups run 15 to 30 minutes, done before the coffee is.
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 Cape Elizabeth
With about 9,500 residents, Cape Elizabeth is a community we're glad to serve. It's a residential coastal town just south of Portland. We care for families in one of Greater Portland's quieter communities.
Serving Cape Elizabeth
Across Cape Elizabeth, from Portland Head Light, Fort Williams Park, and Two Lights State Park, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Cape Elizabeth is a coastal town just south of Portland, 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 Cape Elizabeth residents, by secure video from home.
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