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Online psychiatry for Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the crossroads of America with psychiatric waits that go nowhere fast. shrinkMD serves Indy and central Indiana by secure video, with board certified evaluations within days.
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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Care in Indianapolis
Real psychiatry, without the local waitlist
Indy works hard at looking fine: a city of logistics shifts, hospital systems, motorsports calendars, and midwestern reserve, where admitting that the anxiety or low mood has gotten ahead of you feels like making a scene. The metro's months long psychiatric waits make staying quiet easy.
shrinkMD makes getting help just as easy: a board certified evaluation within days, by video from Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, Carmel, or a parked truck at the warehouse, with early, evening, and post shift scheduling as the default rather than the exception.
Care is plain dealing, midwestern style: flat published fees, no insurance billing and therefore no databases, measured progress at every visit, the same clinician throughout, and prescriptions to your local pharmacy the same day.
What we treat
Conditions we treat
Evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing care for the full range of adult outpatient conditions.
Sleep & Insomnia
Chronic insomnia and disrupted sleep, treated without controlled substances.
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From the canal to Hamilton County, expert care is a few days away.
Getting started
Getting started in Indianapolis
Complete the secure intake
A few minutes online so we can match you with the right clinician.
Meet your clinician by video
A full 45 to 60 minute evaluation from anywhere private in the area, as clinician availability allows.
Get your plan the same day
A working diagnosis, clear next steps, and prescriptions to your local pharmacy when appropriate.
Follow up that actually happens
Short measured visits with the same clinician, scheduled around real life in Indianapolis.
Local resources
Mental health resources in the Indianapolis area
Crisis and community resources for the Indianapolis area:
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, 24 hours
- Be Well Indiana offers statewide mental health support resources
- Emergency: 911 or the nearest emergency department
Access
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Indiana
shrinkMD operates as a transparent cash pay practice: we don't bill insurance, which is what keeps evaluations a full hour, follow ups consistent, and your records entirely out of insurer databases. Fees are flat and published before you book, HSA and FSA funds work, and superbills are available for possible out of network reimbursement.
Our clinicians are licensed in Indiana and see patients by secure video anywhere in the state, as clinician availability allows. If we're ever not the right level of care, we say so plainly and help you find what is.
Where we serve
Indianapolis and nearby areas we serve
Central Indiana, covered identically:
- Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, and downtown
- Carmel, Fishers, and Hamilton County
- Greenwood, Avon, and the south and west sides
- Anderson, Muncie, and the wider region
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Related care and next steps
Related conditions
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Helpful next steps
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Indianapolis?
Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across Indiana, including Indianapolis, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Indianapolis?
No. shrinkMD doesn't prescribe controlled substances anywhere, including stimulants and benzodiazepines. We're upfront about this and effective with the evidence based alternatives.
How fast can I be seen in Indianapolis?
Usually as clinician availability allows, compared to the months long waits common locally. Early treatment is easier treatment.
Will I see the same clinician each time?
Yes. Continuity is a core standard: one clinician who knows your history, your scores, and your goals, visit after visit.
What number do I call in Indianapolis for a mental health emergency?
Call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. shrinkMD is an outpatient practice, not an emergency service, and we want you safe first.
Does insurance cover telepsychiatry in Indianapolis?
We don't bill insurance. You pay a transparent flat fee per visit, HSA and FSA funds work, and we provide superbills you may submit for possible out of network reimbursement.
Where do appointments take place?
Wherever you've privacy and a connection: home, an office, or a parked car. There's no clinic to drive to and no waiting room.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed. Book directly, and with your permission we coordinate with your primary care clinician afterward.
Can warehouse and logistics shift workers fit treatment in?
Yes. Rotating and overnight schedules are normal inputs here, follow ups run 15 to 30 minutes, and the sleep disruption gets treated as part of the condition.
Is video psychiatry as legitimate as the big hospital systems downtown?
Same board certification, same evidence standards, same measured outcomes, minus the months of waiting. We coordinate with your Indy doctors with your permission.
About Indianapolis
Indianapolis is Indiana's capital and a major medical and healthcare hub. It's home to about 880,000 people, the largest city in Indiana. The people we see here include professionals, hospital and pharmaceutical workers, students, and working families.
Serving Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital and largest city of Indiana, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Indianapolis by secure video, whether you're near White River State Park, Fountain Square, and downtown. 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
- how telepsychiatry works
- which mental health professional is right for you
- is online psychiatry effective
More from a trusted source: Mental health - MedlinePlus.
Nearby areas
Other Indiana cities we serve
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Start online psychiatry in Indianapolis
Call 1-877-747-4656 or book online. Appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Indianapolis residents, by secure video from home.
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