Indianapolis, Indiana
Psychiatric Evaluation in Indianapolis
Indy works hard at looking fine: logistics shifts, hospital systems, and midwestern reserve that files the 3 a.m. dread and the shrinking patience under tired. The metro's months long psychiatric waits make staying quiet the path of least resistance, and the symptoms collect the toll. 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 Indianapolis 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
Care built around Indianapolis
Getting help is now just as easy as staying quiet: evaluation within days by video from Broad Ripple, Carmel, or a parked truck at the warehouse, with post shift and evening slots as the default.
Plain dealing throughout: flat published fees, no insurance billing and therefore no databases, validated scores at every visit, one clinician from start to finish.
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.
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Care and next steps in Indianapolis
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Can warehouse and logistics shifts fit treatment?
Yes, rotations are scheduling inputs, follow ups run 15 to 30 minutes, and shift wrecked sleep gets treated as part of the condition.
Is this as legitimate as the big systems downtown?
Same board certification, same evidence standards, minus the months of waiting, and we coordinate with your Indy doctors with your permission.
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.
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.
About Indianapolis
With about 880,000 people, the largest city in Indiana, Indianapolis is a community we're glad to serve. It's Indiana's capital and a major medical and healthcare hub. We care for professionals, hospital and pharmaceutical workers, students, and working families.
Serving Indianapolis
Across Indianapolis, from the Canal Walk, White River State Park, and Fountain Square, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Indianapolis is the capital and largest city of Indiana, 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.
Nearby areas
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Indianapolis residents, by secure video from home.
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