Atlanta, Georgia
Psychiatric Evaluation in Atlanta
Atlanta rewards hustle and quietly bills for it: the 6 a.m. Connector merge, the late nights that became the job, the patience that runs out somewhere on I-285. When sleep thins, worry loops, or the gray weeks stack up, metro practices quote waits measured in months, and Atlanta keeps hustling instead of healing. A psychiatric evaluation is how the guessing ends: one structured hour with a board certified clinician that produces a real diagnosis and a real plan. shrinkMD brings that hour to Atlanta by secure video, as clinician availability allows.
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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Why shrinkMD
Why Atlanta chooses shrinkMD
From Midtown towers to Decatur bungalows to Cobb cul de sacs, visits happen by video wherever you are private, with early and evening slots for healthcare shifts, film calls, and airport rotations. No Connector, no parking deck, no waiting room.
We bill no insurance, so nothing reaches an employer plan or carrier database, and records move only with your written authorization. Flat fees published first, the same clinician every visit.
What's included
What your evaluation includes
Plan for 45 to 60 minutes of real clinical work, two to four times the length of a rushed intake. Your clinician maps your symptoms and their timeline, screens the conditions that imitate one another, including bipolar patterns hiding behind depression and anxiety masking trauma, reviews medical contributors like thyroid problems and sleep loss, and documents every psychiatric medication you've tried with its dose, duration, and response.
You leave with a working diagnosis explained in plain language, validated baseline scores so progress can be measured, and a concrete plan covering medication and therapy options. Prescriptions reach your local pharmacy the same day when medication is part of the plan, and your follow up is booked before you sign off. If we aren't the right level of care, we say so and point you to what is.
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Care and next steps in Atlanta
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Can appointments work around Atlanta commutes and shift work?
Yes, that is the design: video visits from home, office, or a parked car, with early and evening slots, and 15 to 30 minute follow ups that fit inside real schedules.
Will my employer's insurance ever show this?
Never, because we bill no insurance. No claim exists, no diagnosis code enters any database, and records release only with your written authorization.
Do I need a referral to book an evaluation?
No. You book directly, and with your permission we coordinate with your primary care clinician afterward so the whole picture stays connected.
Is a video evaluation as accurate as in person?
Yes. Psychiatric evaluation is history, conversation, and structured screening, all fully intact over secure video, and the research consistently shows equivalence.
What happens after the evaluation?
Treatment starts: same day prescriptions when appropriate, a booked follow up, therapy coordination when it belongs in the plan, and measured progress from visit one.
About Atlanta
With about 500,000 people in the city and more than 6 million across the metro area, Atlanta is a community we're glad to serve. It's Georgia's capital and largest city and a major medical, business, and transportation hub. We care for professionals, students, hospital staff, and commuters from across the metro area.
Serving Atlanta
Across Atlanta, from the Old Fourth Ward, Piedmont Park, and the BeltLine, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Atlanta is the capital and largest city of Georgia, 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
More from a trusted source: What is psychiatry? - American Psychiatric Association.
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Atlanta residents, by secure video from home.
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