Bellevue, Nebraska
Psychiatric Evaluation in Bellevue
Bellevue lives close to Offutt, and that closeness shapes who seeks care: military spouses holding households together through TDYs and deployments, veterans translating service stress into civilian life, and base adjacent civilians who assume every clinic feeds some system somewhere. The result is a town full of people toughing out conditions that respond beautifully to treatment. What changes that's a real evaluation: a full clinical hour that ends in answers. shrinkMD delivers it to Bellevue by secure video, as soon as availability allows, from board certified clinicians.
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
Made to fit life in Bellevue
shrinkMD sits entirely outside military and insurance systems: we bill nothing to TRICARE or anyone else, so no claims exist, and records move only with your written authorization. Adult family members and veterans are seen within days.
Scheduling respects base rhythms and Omaha commutes alike, early, evening, and weekend adjacent slots, by video from Olde Towne to the new developments off 370.
What's included
The evaluation, start to finish
Before the visit, you gather the short list that sharpens everything: current medications, your pharmacy, and any past psychiatric medications with dose, duration, and response. The appointment itself runs 45 to 60 minutes by secure video, covering your history, screening tools, medical contributors, and goals, in plain conversation rather than interrogation.
By the end you know three things: what this is, what we recommend, and what to expect in the first six weeks. Validated scores from this visit become the baseline every follow up is measured against, prescriptions go to your pharmacy the same day when indicated, and therapy is coordinated when it strengthens the plan. The next appointment is on the calendar before you close the laptop.
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Care and next steps in Bellevue
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Does using shrinkMD touch TRICARE or any military system?
No. We bill no insurance at all, including TRICARE, and we report to no one. Flat fee, superbill on request, complete structural privacy.
Can a spouse get support during a deployment?
Yes, and deployment seasons are precisely when support belongs. We plan heavier touch during workups and absences, lighter when the household is whole.
What if I need more than telehealth can provide?
Then we tell you plainly and help arrange the right level of care. Knowing our limits is part of the clinical standard, not an exception to it.
Will I get a diagnosis at the first visit?
Usually yes, a working diagnosis and plan the same day. When something genuinely needs more information or records first, we say exactly what and why.
What should I've ready for the appointment?
Current medications and doses, your pharmacy, any past diagnoses, and most importantly every psychiatric medication you've tried with dose, duration, and response. That history guides everything.
About Bellevue
With about 64,000 residents, the third-largest city in Nebraska, Bellevue is a community we're glad to serve. It's anchored by Offutt Air Force Base and U.S. Strategic Command, with a large military community in the Omaha metro. We care for military families, active-duty service members, veterans, defense and government workers, and commuters.
Serving Bellevue
Across Bellevue, from the Offutt Air Force Base area, Fontenelle Forest, and the Sarpy County Museum, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Bellevue is Nebraska's oldest town, just south of Omaha and home to Offutt Air Force Base, 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
- which mental health professional is right for you
- is online psychiatry effective
- what to expect at your first evaluation
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 Bellevue residents, by secure video from home.
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