Sandy Springs, Georgia
Depression Treatment in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs lives against I-285: Perimeter towers, Pill Hill hospital shifts, and commutes that consume the day's margins. A traditional psychiatric appointment costs half a day here, so most people simply never start, and the load compounds quietly. That's depression talking, and it responds to treatment. shrinkMD brings evidence based depression care to Sandy Springs 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
Care built around Sandy Springs
From the Perimeter to Riverside to Dunwoody, visits happen by video from home or office, with healthcare workers a core specialty population and shifts respected in scheduling.
We bill no insurance, so nothing reaches any system your hospital or employer uses, with flat published fees and records held between you and your clinician.
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 Sandy Springs
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
I work on Pill Hill; can I be seen without my hospital knowing?
Yes, and you are our typical patient: visits outside shifts by video, no insurance billing, no records in any employer system.
Does video really replace the office for medication management?
For adult outpatient care, yes, with long settled evidence, measured PHQ-9 and GAD-7 progress, and no Perimeter traffic.
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.
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.
About Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs is an affluent suburb in the Atlanta metro and the site of several major corporate headquarters. It's home to about 108,000 people. The people we see here include professionals, corporate employees, and families.
Serving Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs is an Atlanta suburb along the Chattahoochee River, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Sandy Springs by secure video, whether you're near the Roswell Road corridor, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and Northside Tower. 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 Sandy Springs residents, by secure video from home.
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