Marietta, Georgia
Depression Treatment in Marietta
Cobb County holds three quarters of a million people between the Square, the Battery, and Dobbins, with psychiatric capacity that would strain a county half its size. Waits run months, and the drive to Atlanta clinics adds the Connector to an already hard day. Depression is biology, not a failure of will, and biology responds to treatment. shrinkMD treats adults in Marietta by video, with board certified clinicians, measured care, and first visits 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 Marietta, on your terms
From the Square to east Cobb to Kennesaw, visits happen by video from home or office, with aerospace and defense schedules at Dobbins and Lockheed treated as normal scheduling inputs.
We bill no insurance, which keeps care out of every database that worries clearance holders, with flat published fees and one consistent clinician.
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 Marietta
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
I hold a clearance; will treatment records surface?
Our cash pay model keeps care out of insurer databases entirely, and adjudicative guidance treats voluntarily seeking care as responsible self management.
Do you see teachers and nurses on school and hospital calendars?
Yes, with early and evening slots and 15 to 30 minute follow ups that fit planning periods and shift gaps.
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.
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.
About Marietta
Marietta is a suburb in the Atlanta metro and the seat of Cobb County. It's home to about 61,000 people. The people we see here include working families, professionals, and commuters.
Serving Marietta
Marietta is a historic city northwest of Atlanta, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Marietta by secure video, whether you're near downtown, Marietta Square, and Glover Park. 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
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Marietta residents, by secure video from home.
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