South Portland, Maine
Psychiatric Evaluation in South Portland
South Portland lives in the practical lane: retail and airport shifts, hospital schedules across the bridge, and family calendars that leave no margin for a waiting room hour, never mind the months long waits greater Portland quotes. So the panic before shifts and the flat, heavy evenings get filed under tired, and the file keeps growing. What changes that's a real evaluation: a full clinical hour that ends in answers. shrinkMD delivers it to South Portland by secure video, as soon as availability allows, from board certified clinicians.
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
shrinkMD in South Portland, on your terms
Our visits fit inside actual South Portland days: after school drop off, between Maine Mall shifts, or once the kids are down, by video from Ferry Village to Cash Corner. Fifteen to thirty minutes, on time.
Everything stays outside employer and insurer systems because we bill no insurance. Flat fee up front, records that move only with your signature, and the same clinician visit after visit.
What's included
What a thorough evaluation looks like
We treat the evaluation as the highest leverage hour in psychiatry, because everything downstream depends on it. Yours runs 45 to 60 minutes and works through symptoms, sleep, substances and caffeine, medical history, family patterns, and the full record of prior treatment, what helped, what didn't, and at what dose and duration.
Differential diagnosis is the discipline most often skipped in shorter intakes, and the one we refuse to skip: unipolar versus bipolar, anxiety versus trauma, attention deficit versus exhaustion. The visit closes with a plain language diagnosis, measured baselines, a stepwise plan, same day prescriptions when appropriate, and an honest answer about whether outpatient telehealth is the right level of care for you.
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Care and next steps in South Portland
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
I have two jobs and kids. When would appointments even happen?
In the seams, that is the design. Early, evening, and lunch break video visits, and follow ups short enough to fit a break room.
Will my employer's insurance ever show a mental health claim?
No, because no claim ever exists. We bill nothing to any insurer, which keeps your care entirely yours.
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.
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.
About South Portland
With about 26,000 residents, South Portland is a community we're glad to serve. It's a commuter city directly across the harbor from Portland. We care for commuters, families, and workers just across the harbor from Portland.
Serving South Portland
Across South Portland, from Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, Willard Beach, and Knightville, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. South Portland is the city across the harbor from Portland, 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
- which mental health professional is right for you
- is online psychiatry effective
- what to expect at your first evaluation
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 South Portland residents, by secure video from home.
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