Indianapolis, Indiana
Depression Treatment in Indianapolis
Indy works hard at looking fine: logistics shifts, hospital systems, and midwestern reserve that files the 3 a.m. dread and the shrinking patience under tired. The metro's months long psychiatric waits make staying quiet the path of least resistance, and the symptoms collect the toll. 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 Indianapolis 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
Why Indianapolis chooses shrinkMD
Getting help is now just as easy as staying quiet: evaluation within days by video from Broad Ripple, Carmel, or a parked truck at the warehouse, with post shift and evening slots as the default.
Plain dealing throughout: flat published fees, no insurance billing and therefore no databases, validated scores at every visit, one clinician from start to finish.
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 Indianapolis
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Can warehouse and logistics shifts fit treatment?
Yes, rotations are scheduling inputs, follow ups run 15 to 30 minutes, and shift wrecked sleep gets treated as part of the condition.
Is this as legitimate as the big systems downtown?
Same board certification, same evidence standards, minus the months of waiting, and we coordinate with your Indy doctors with your permission.
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.
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.
About Indianapolis
Indianapolis is Indiana's capital and a major medical and healthcare hub. It's home to about 880,000 people, the largest city in Indiana. The people we see here include professionals, hospital and pharmaceutical workers, students, and working families.
Serving Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital and largest city of Indiana, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Indianapolis by secure video, whether you're near White River State Park, Fountain Square, and downtown. 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.
Nearby areas
Depression Treatment in nearby Indiana cities
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Indianapolis residents, by secure video from home.
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