Fishers, Indiana
Depression Treatment in Fishers
Fishers talks about mental health more openly than almost any suburb in America, and the talk still hits the same wall: too few psychiatrists, months of waiting, and families managing in the meantime. Openness deserves appointments to match. That's depression talking, and it responds to treatment. shrinkMD brings evidence based depression care to Fishers 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
shrinkMD in Fishers, on your terms
From the Nickel Plate District to Geist to the tech parks, visits happen by video from home or office, turning the city's openness into actual care within days.
We bill no insurance, fees are flat and published, and adult ADHD evaluations are done thoroughly, with honesty that we treat without controlled substances.
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 Fishers
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Where is the actual care behind the awareness campaigns?
Right here, within days: minutes of intake, a full hour evaluation by video, and follow up that actually happens.
Do you do adult ADHD evaluations?
Yes, thorough ones, with upfront honesty: no stimulants or controlled substances, effective evidence based non-stimulant options, and diagnostic clarity that is often worth the evaluation 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.
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 Fishers
Fishers is a fast-growing Indianapolis suburb in Hamilton County. It's home to about 102,000 people. The people we see here include families, professionals, and commuters into Indianapolis.
Serving Fishers
Fishers is a fast-growing suburb northeast of Indianapolis, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Fishers by secure video, whether you're near the Nickel Plate District, the NPD Amphitheater, and Geist Reservoir. 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.
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Fishers residents, by secure video from home.
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