Hawaii
Online Psychiatrist for Anxiety in Hawaii
Board certified, physician led care for anxiety, by secure video, for adults across Hawaii.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Last reviewed July 17, 2026 · Editorial policy
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Anxiety care in Hawaii
Anxiety care for adults in Hawaii
Living with anxiety is hard enough without a months-long wait to see a psychiatrist. shrinkMD provides licensed, board certified online psychiatry for adults across Hawaii, focused on anxiety, by secure video. Anxiety and depression are our focus.
Hawaii is an island state where many residents live far from in-person specialty care, separated from providers by ocean rather than just distance, home to about 1.4 million people. Hawaii faces a statewide shortage of psychiatric prescribers that hits hardest on the neighbor islands, where some areas have far fewer psychiatrists than needed and patients are sometimes flown to Oahu for care. Timely online anxiety care matters here for exactly that reason: you meet a board certified clinician by video, on a schedule that fits your life, instead of driving hours or waiting months.
Our approach
How shrinkMD treats 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. First we figure out what kind of anxiety you are dealing with, then we match it with non-controlled treatment and skills that target the pattern, whether that is chronic worry, panic, or social fear. Because we do not prescribe controlled substances like Xanax or other benzodiazepines, anxiety care here is built around treatments that create lasting stability instead of short-term sedation.
Access in Hawaii
Why Hawaii turns to online care
Why Hawaii residents are turning to online care. Hawaii faces a statewide shortage of psychiatric prescribers that hits hardest on the neighbor islands, where some areas have far fewer psychiatrists than needed and patients are sometimes flown to Oahu for care. shrinkMD serves adults statewide, including Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua, Kahului, Pearl City. You see the same clinician each visit, which is what makes anxiety treatment actually build over time.
Getting started
Starting anxiety care in Hawaii
shrinkMD is licensed in Hawaii and opening to patients first in Nebraska and Maine, then expanding. Join the waitlist for Hawaii now and we will reach out the day intake opens here. In the meantime, read how to start care.
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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.
How soon could I start?
shrinkMD is built for timely access rather than months-long waits. Exact timing depends on your state and clinician availability.
Do I need a therapist already?
No. We can coordinate therapy if it helps, but you can start with an evaluation and a plan from your clinician first.
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 you treat anxiety in Hawaii specifically?
Yes. shrinkMD holds a clinical license in Hawaii and provides anxiety care for adults there by secure video, with the same clinician over time and no controlled substances.
How much does an online psychiatrist cost without insurance?
Initial evaluations start at $295 and follow-ups run $110 to $215, with an optional $49 per month membership. shrinkMD is cash pay and provides a superbill on request.
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 Hawaii
shrinkMD is board certified, cash pay online psychiatry built for timely access, not long waitlists. No controlled substances, the same clinician every visit. Join the waitlist for your area.
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