Long Island, New York
Depression Treatment in Long Island
Long Island hides a psychiatric bottleneck behind its prosperity: Nassau practices with closed panels, Suffolk drives that stretch past an hour, and the LIRR eating any city appointment whole. Three million people between Great Neck and Montauk deserve care that doesn't require a railroad timetable. 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 Long Island 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
shrinkMD in Long Island, on your terms
From the North Shore to the East End, appointments happen by video from home or office, with early slots before the Penn Station trains and evening slots after them, identical care in August and February.
We bill no insurance, fees are flat and published, and seasonal mood patterns in the off season towns are familiar clinical territory, not a curiosity.
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 Long Island
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Can appointments fit around an LIRR commute?
Yes. Early morning and evening video slots exist for commuters, and a 15 to 30 minute follow up fits before the train or after dinner at home.
Do you cover eastern Suffolk and the East End?
Identically to Nassau, year round. Distance is the problem telepsychiatry erases, and Riverhead gets the same care as Garden City.
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 Long Island
With about 2.9 million people across Nassau and Suffolk counties, Long Island is a community we're glad to serve. It's a densely populated suburban region just east of New York City. We care for suburban families, commuters who work in the city, professionals, and retirees.
Serving Long Island
Across Long Island, from Jones Beach, the Hamptons, and Montauk, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Long Island is the suburban region east of New York City across Nassau and Suffolk counties, 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
More from a trusted source: Depression - National Institute of Mental Health.
Nearby areas
Depression Treatment in nearby New York cities
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Long Island residents, by secure video from home.
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