Westchester County, New York
Depression Treatment in Westchester County
Westchester solves most problems with research and resources, then psychiatry answers with closed panels, phone-quoted fees, and months of waiting. For households that value discretion as much as quality, the standard system asks too much and offers too little. Depression is biology, not a failure of will, and biology responds to treatment. shrinkMD treats adults in Westchester County 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
Why Westchester County chooses shrinkMD
From Yonkers to Bedford, visits happen by video from home or a White Plains office, scheduled around Metro-North timetables, school pickups, and full calendars.
We bill no insurance, which means no diagnosis or prescription in any insurer database, flat published fees, and records held entirely between you and your clinician.
What's included
What depression treatment includes
Treatment begins with a full evaluation, because depression has imitators, thyroid disease, sleep apnea, anemia, and the bipolar low that makes antidepressants alone risky, and each one redirects the plan. We confirm what this is, then combine what the evidence ranks highest: antidepressant medication matched to your trial history, behavioral activation scaled to the energy you actually have, and structured therapy where it multiplies results.
Your PHQ-9 score is tracked at every visit, so improvement shows on paper within weeks. Follow ups run every two to four weeks while we tune, then space out. Expect energy to return before mood, that's the normal sequence, and expect a written relapse prevention plan once you're well, because staying well is the actual goal.
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Care and next steps in Westchester County
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is care kept out of insurance databases?
Yes, structurally: we never bill insurance, so no claim, code, or note enters any carrier system. Many Westchester patients choose us for exactly this.
Can appointments fit a Metro-North commuter schedule?
Yes. Early morning and evening video slots exist for Grand Central commuters, and follow ups run 15 to 30 minutes.
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 Westchester County
Westchester County is a populous suburban region just north of New York City. It's home to about 1 million people. The people we see here include suburban families, commuters who work in the city, and professionals.
Serving Westchester County
Westchester County is the Hudson River suburbs just north of New York City, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Westchester County by secure video, whether you're near the Historic Hudson River towns, White Plains, and Yonkers. 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 Westchester County residents, by secure video from home.
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