Fremont, Nebraska
Psychiatric Evaluation in Fremont
Fremont's economy does not keep office hours, the plants run around the clock, harvest does not reschedule, and Dodge County's psychiatric coverage is effectively a rumor. So sleep frays on rotating shifts, worry compounds through planting and prices, and the nearest specialist with an opening is a county away and a season out. 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 Fremont 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 Fremont chooses shrinkMD
We bring board certified psychiatry to Fremont within days, by video, scheduled around plant rotations and field work, post shift mornings, evenings, and the slow hour after lunch all work.
Shift disrupted sleep gets treated as part of the condition, not an excuse. No insurance billing keeps everything off employer plans, and visits run fine on a phone connection with backup protocols when rural internet acts rural.
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 Fremont
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Can appointments follow my rotating plant schedule?
Yes, the schedule rotates and so do we. Short video follow ups land before or after shifts, whichever your week allows.
Is this practical from a farm outside town?
Completely. Phone grade internet suffices, the visit happens at the kitchen table, and calving and harvest are calendar facts we plan around.
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 Fremont
Fremont is the seat of Dodge County and a regional commercial and agricultural center northwest of Omaha. It's home to about 28,000 residents, one of the larger cities in eastern Nebraska. The people we see here include farming families, food-processing and manufacturing workers, and commuters.
Serving Fremont
Fremont is a Dodge County city near the Platte River, known as the Antique Capital of Nebraska, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Fremont by secure video, whether you're near historic downtown, the May Museum, and Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area. 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.
Related reading
- the psychiatric evaluation
- what to expect at your first evaluation
- your first appointment, step by step
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 Fremont residents, by secure video from home.
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