Augusta, Maine
Online psychiatrist for anxiety in Augusta
Board certified, physician led anxiety care for adults in Augusta, Maine, by secure video.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Last reviewed June 29, 2026 · Editorial policy
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Anxiety in Augusta
Anxiety help in Augusta, Maine
Getting help for anxiety in Augusta has often meant a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD brings a board certified psychiatrist to you by secure video instead.
Augusta is Maine's state capital and a center of government employment on the Kennebec River. Its residents, state employees, government staff, and families throughout the Kennebec Valley, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Maine and serves Augusta by secure video.
Our approach
How we treat anxiety
Anxiety can show up as constant worry, a racing mind, a pounding heart, trouble sleeping, irritability, or a sense of dread that does not match what is actually in front of you. Our anxiety care follows the evidence: a careful diagnosis, non-controlled medication when it helps, and coordination with therapy such as CBT or exposure work, never benzodiazepines for ongoing treatment. Anxiety care here stays non-controlled on purpose. That keeps the focus on treatments that hold up over time and do not carry dependence risk.
Why timely care matters
Getting anxiety care in Augusta without the wait
Augusta is home to about 19,000 residents. Many residents live hours from the nearest psychiatrist, and rural Maine has long faced a shortage of mental health providers. So even here, a timely in-person psychiatry appointment can be hard to come by, and that is the gap online anxiety care fills for Augusta adults.
Care that fits
Online anxiety care that fits Augusta life
Online care fits how Augusta actually lives. You meet your clinician from home or work, on your phone or laptop, and you see the same clinician each visit instead of a rotating cast. shrinkMD is opening to patients first in Maine. Join the waitlist and we will reach out the day intake opens, or read how to start care first. You can also see our broader anxiety care or anxiety care across Maine.
“Dr. Refai is very quick to respond to questions in the portal, and his team makes sure you get seen quickly so problems get handled before they go too far.”
Individual experiences. Outcomes vary. Care is personalized to each patient.
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Can anxiety really be treated online?
Yes. Research shows video-based psychiatric care works as well as in-person care for anxiety disorders, and it often improves how consistently people keep up with follow-up.
What kinds of anxiety do you treat?
Generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety, and related patterns in adults. If obsessive-compulsive symptoms are part of the picture, we address those too.
Is medication required to treat anxiety here?
Not always. Some people do well with skills and therapy coordination; others benefit from non-controlled medication. Your clinician builds the plan around you.
Do I have to live in Augusta to be seen?
You need to be located in Maine during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Augusta and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online anxiety care as good as in person in Augusta?
For most adults, yes. Research shows video-based psychiatric care matches in-person care for anxiety, and it is often easier to keep up with from Augusta.
Is online psychiatry legit?
Yes. shrinkMD is LegitScript certified and led by a board certified psychiatrist, with care delivered by licensed clinicians over secure, HIPAA compliant video.
Start anxiety care in Augusta
Get a full evaluation and a real plan from a board certified clinician, by secure video, cash pay, with no controlled substances. Join the waitlist and we will reach out the day intake opens.
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