Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Depression in Maine
Board certified, physician led care for depression, by secure video, for adults across Maine.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Last reviewed July 17, 2026 · Editorial policy
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Depression care in Maine
Depression care for adults in Maine
shrinkMD brings board certified, physician led depression care to adults across Maine by secure video, so getting help does not mean a long drive or a long wait. Anxiety and depression are our focus.
Maine is one of the most rural states in the country, home to about 1.4 million people, spread across small towns and a long coastline. Many residents live hours from the nearest psychiatrist, and rural Maine has long faced a shortage of mental health providers. Timely online depression 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 depression
Depression can look like low mood, loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, fatigue, changes in sleep or appetite, trouble concentrating, or a heavy hopelessness that will not lift. We look past the label to what is actually going on, sleep, stress, medical factors, then treat with non-controlled medication when appropriate and a plan that rebuilds momentum step by step. Care stays non-controlled here. For depression, that means proven antidepressant options and steady monitoring rather than anything with dependence risk.
Access in Maine
Why Maine turns to online care
Why Maine residents are turning to online care. Many residents live hours from the nearest psychiatrist, and rural Maine has long faced a shortage of mental health providers. shrinkMD serves adults statewide, including Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, Augusta, Biddeford. You see the same clinician each visit, which is what makes depression treatment actually build over time.
Getting started
Starting depression care in Maine
shrinkMD is opening to patients first in Maine. Join the waitlist now and we will reach out the day intake opens, or read how to start care to check eligibility, what we treat, and pricing.
“My visits are always very transparent with Dr. Refai. He is receptive to what my needs are and helps me understand my own mental health and how it works.”
Individual experiences. Outcomes vary. Care is personalized to each patient.
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is online treatment effective for depression?
Yes. Studies consistently find virtual psychiatric care matches in-person care for depression, with the added benefit of easier, more consistent follow-up.
How quickly can I be seen?
shrinkMD is designed for timely access instead of long waitlists. Actual timing depends on your state and clinician availability.
Do you treat seasonal depression too?
Yes. Seasonal patterns of depression are part of what we treat, with the same careful evaluation and plan.
Is online psychiatry safe and legitimate?
Yes. Care is delivered by licensed, board certified clinicians over a secure, HIPAA compliant platform, and shrinkMD is LegitScript certified.
Do you treat depression in Maine specifically?
Yes. shrinkMD holds a clinical license in Maine and provides depression care for adults there by secure video, with the same clinician over time and no controlled substances.
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.
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.
Start depression care in Maine
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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