South Bend, Indiana
Psychiatric Evaluation in South Bend
South Bend's two populations share one waitlist: students at Notre Dame, Saint Mary's, and IUSB hitting the first episode age window, and a working city of hospital, factory, and service schedules no clinic respects. Both get quoted next semester while the symptoms enroll full time. 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 South Bend 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 South Bend chooses shrinkMD
Students 18 and older are seen within days, with continuity through breaks anywhere in Indiana and across our other states after graduation, and nothing touching university systems or family insurance.
Working South Bend gets the same speed with shift aware scheduling, flat published fees, one consistent clinician, and complete structural privacy.
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 South Bend
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Can Notre Dame students use this without anything reaching campus or parents?
Yes. We bill no insurance, so no claim appears on a family plan, and we report nothing to any school.
What happens to care over summer break?
It continues anywhere in Indiana automatically, and in our other states when home is elsewhere.
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 South Bend
With about 103,000 people, South Bend is a community we're glad to serve. It's a northern Indiana city home to the University of Notre Dame. We care for students, university and hospital staff, and working families.
Serving South Bend
Across South Bend, from downtown, the University of Notre Dame, and the East Race Waterway, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. South Bend is a northern Indiana city on the St. Joseph River and home to Notre Dame, 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 South Bend residents, by secure video from home.
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