Brooklyn, New York
Psychiatric Evaluation in Brooklyn
Brooklyn has therapists on every block and psychiatrists almost nowhere: 2.6 million people share a prescriber pool that books out for months, and the alternative is a trek across the river on someone else's schedule. New parents, shift workers, and freelancers wait the longest. The way out starts with an accurate diagnosis. shrinkMD provides full psychiatric evaluations to Brooklyn by secure video, with a board certified clinician and a first appointment withwithout the typical months-long wait.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed July 7, 2026 · Editorial policy
Already know your state is active? Skip to the waitlist.
Why shrinkMD
Care built around Brooklyn
From Greenpoint to Coney Island, appointments happen by video from your apartment, brownstone, or parked car, with evening slots for restaurant, hospital, and warehouse schedules and nap-time slots for new parents.
We bill no insurance, fees are flat and published, and with your permission we coordinate with the Brooklyn therapist you already see so medication and therapy pull in the same direction.
What's included
Inside the evaluation hour
Real diagnosis takes time, so we protect a full 45 to 60 minutes. The hour covers your story chronologically, when symptoms started and what they've cost, plus structured screening across conditions, because depression, anxiety, trauma, attention problems, and sleep deprivation overlap from the inside. Medical mimics get ruled out rather than assumed away.
The most valuable history is your medication record: every psychiatric medication tried, at what dose, for how long, and with what response, including side effects. With that map, your clinician chooses what comes next instead of repeating what already failed. You end the hour with a diagnosis you understand, baseline symptom scores, a written direction, and treatment that starts immediately, often with same day prescriptions.
Keep exploring
Care and next steps in Brooklyn
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Can you coordinate with my existing Brooklyn therapist?
Yes, and it is often ideal: your therapist handles weekly process, we handle diagnosis and medication, and with your written permission the plan stays unified.
Do you see new parents on unpredictable schedules?
Constantly. Video visits from home during naps are routine, and postpartum depression and anxiety are core conditions we treat.
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.
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.
About Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous borough of New York City. It's home to about 2.6 million people. The people we see here include working families, immigrants, young professionals, and longtime residents.
Serving Brooklyn
Brooklyn is New York City's most populous borough, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Brooklyn by secure video, whether you're near Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the Brooklyn Museum. You keep the same clinician each visit, with no commute and no waiting room.
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.
Nearby areas
Psychiatric Evaluation in nearby New York cities
Your next step in The Shrink Network
You are here: shrinkMD, the clinical care layer of The Shrink Network.
Each site in the network has one job. No matter where you enter, we help you find the next step that makes sense.
Get clinical care with shrinkMD
Want to understand more first?
Start psychiatric evaluation in Brooklyn
Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Brooklyn residents, by secure video from home.
Get StartedAlready know your state is active? Skip to the waitlist.