West Palm Beach, Florida
Depression Treatment in West Palm Beach
West Palm swells and empties with the season, and so does its stress: hospitality and equestrian calendars that own your winter, healthcare corridors running shifts year round, and a population of part year residents whose northern psychiatrist is suddenly twelve hundred miles away. The local waitlists never got the memo that your symptoms are on a schedule. That's depression talking, and it responds to treatment. shrinkMD brings evidence based depression care to West Palm Beach 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
shrinkMD in West Palm Beach, on your terms
We flex with the season instead of fighting it: heavier support during the winter crush, lighter touch off season, visits by video from Flamingo Park, Wellington, or wherever the calendar has you, at hours that respect barn time and hospital shifts.
Part year residents keep continuity across our ten states, including New York. And with no insurance billing, your care stays out of every database, which matters in communities where reputations are currency.
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 West Palm Beach
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Does the equestrian season schedule actually work with treatment?
Yes. Winter circuit weeks get early and evening slots, and short video follow ups fit between rides. Plans are built around the season, not despite it.
My psychiatrist is in New York. Can you take over for the winter, or year round?
Either. We serve both states, so many patients consolidate with one shrinkMD clinician who sees them in both places. Records transfer with your authorization.
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.
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.
About West Palm Beach
With about 120,000 residents, West Palm Beach is a community we're glad to serve. It's the seat of Palm Beach County and a regional hub for a large retiree population. We care for retirees, older adults, and working families.
Serving West Palm Beach
Across West Palm Beach, from Clematis Street, Rosemary Square, and the Flagler Drive waterfront, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. West Palm Beach is the heart of Palm Beach County, on the Intracoastal Waterway, 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
- seasonal affective disorder
- types, symptoms, and treatment of depression
- the hidden signs of depression
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 West Palm Beach residents, by secure video from home.
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