Queens, New York
Depression Treatment in Queens
Queens runs on airport shifts, restaurant hours, and hospital rotations, and its psychiatric supply runs on a weekday-clinic clock that fits none of them. The most diverse county in America waits months for care that should fit around work, not compete with it. Depression is biology, not a failure of will, and biology responds to treatment. shrinkMD treats adults in Queens 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
Care built around Queens
From Astoria to the Rockaways, visits happen by video at hours that respect JFK, LaGuardia, and hospital scheduling, with follow ups of 15 to 30 minutes that fit between shifts.
We bill no insurance, so care stays entirely between you and your clinician, with flat published fees, superbills on request, and prescriptions to your neighborhood pharmacy.
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 Queens
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Do you have early morning and evening appointments for shift workers?
Yes, by design. Airport, hospital, and restaurant schedules are normal inputs here, and rotating shifts are something we plan treatment around.
Is this private from my family and community?
Completely. Visits happen behind your own closed door, nothing bills through insurance, and no one learns anything unless you tell them.
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.
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.
About Queens
Queens is a borough of New York City and one of the most ethnically diverse places in the country. It's home to about 2.3 million people. The people we see here include immigrants, working families, and professionals, many of them born outside the United States.
Serving Queens
Queens is the most diverse borough of New York City, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Queens by secure video, whether you're near Jackson Heights, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, and Gantry Plaza State 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 Queens residents, by secure video from home.
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