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Psychiatric Evaluation in New York City
New York has the densest psychiatric supply in America, nearly all of it out of network, charging Manhattan rates, and booked anyway. The in network lists are ghost towns, the city runs your nervous system hot daily, and somehow getting help became another impossible apartment hunt. The way out starts with an accurate diagnosis. shrinkMD provides full psychiatric evaluations to New York City 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 June 17, 2026 · Editorial policy
Why shrinkMD
Care built around New York City
Same cash pay game, different manners: transparent flat fees that undercut typical Manhattan rates, appointments within days, and video visits because nobody crosses boroughs at 2 p.m. for anything.
One clinician from Astoria to Park Slope to the UWS, validated scores at every visit, prescriptions to your corner pharmacy same day, and continuity to Florida for the seasonal splitters, we serve both states.
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 New York City
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
How do your fees compare to Manhattan private psychiatry?
Meaningfully lower than typical Manhattan cash rates, published before you book, with superbills for out of network reimbursement.
I split time between New York and Florida. One clinician for both?
Yes, we serve both states, so the seasonal rhythm keeps one clinician year round.
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 New York City
With more than 8.4 million people, New York City is a community we're glad to serve. It's the largest city in the United States. We care for working families, immigrants, professionals, students, and people from nearly every background.
Serving New York City
Across New York City, from the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan, and Brooklyn, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. New York City is the largest city in the United States, spread across five boroughs, so virtual care means no drive and no waiting room, just steady follow-up with one clinician.
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