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Online psychiatry for Kahului, Hawaii
Maui's working hub has carried heavy years with almost no psychiatric infrastructure to lean on. shrinkMD serves Kahului and all of Maui 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 Kahului
Real psychiatry, without the local waitlist
Maui's mental health load has grown faster than anywhere in the islands, between the fires' long shadow, a tourism economy that whipsaws household income, and specialist access that has always meant Oahu flights. Kahului, Wailuku, and upcountry carry it with characteristic quiet.
shrinkMD brings consistent psychiatric care to the island within days: board certified clinicians by video from Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina side, or upcountry, with schedules that flex around hotel shifts, farm mornings, and family obligations.
Grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression are treated with island context honored, family involved as much as you choose, nothing billed to any insurer, and the same clinician walking with you visit after visit.
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 harbor to upcountry, expert care is a few days away.
Getting started
Getting started in Kahului
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 Kahului.
Local resources
Mental health resources in the Kahului area
Crisis and community resources for Maui:
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, 24 hours
- Hawaii CARES coordinates statewide crisis support around the clock
- Emergency: 911 or the nearest emergency department
Access
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Hawaii
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 Hawaii 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
Kahului and nearby areas we serve
Maui, covered identically:
- Kahului and Wailuku
- Kihei, Wailea, and the south side
- Lahaina side and the west
- Upcountry, Makawao, and Haiku, with Molokai and Lanai under the same Hawaii coverage
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Related care and next steps
Related conditions
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- Medication management in Kahului
- Anxiety treatment in Kahului
- Depression treatment in Kahului
- All of Hawaii
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- Online psychiatry in Kailua-Kona
- Online psychiatry in Lihue
Helpful next steps
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Kahului?
Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across Hawaii, including Kahului, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Kahului?
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 Kahului?
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 Kahului 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 Kahului?
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 you help with grief and trauma from the fires?
Yes. Trauma and prolonged grief are core clinical territory, treated with evidence based care and island sensitivity, at whatever pace you set. You do not need to retell anything before you are ready.
Do hotel and resort shift schedules fit treatment?
Yes, tourism hours are a standard scheduling input here, with early, evening, and split shift slots and short measured follow ups.
About Kahului
With about 28,000 people, Kahului is a community we're glad to serve. It's Maui's commercial hub and main population center, home to the island's main airport and harbor. We care for Maui residents, retail and service workers, and families across the island who rely on it as their main town.
Serving Kahului
Across Kahului, from Kahului Harbor, the Maui Arts and Cultural Center, and the Queen Kaahumanu Center, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Kahului is Maui's commercial hub, on the island's north shore, 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
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Call 1-877-747-4656 or book online. Appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Kahului residents, by secure video from home.
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