Winter Park, Florida
Psychiatric Evaluation in Winter Park
Winter Park polish hides plenty: the Rollins student spiraling quietly through midterms, the family on the chain of lakes whose calm is administrative rather than real, the professional who has been white knuckling panic on the morning drive down Park Avenue. Psychiatric waits in greater Orlando run months, and the more polished the community, the longer people pretend they can wait. The way out starts with an accurate diagnosis. shrinkMD provides full psychiatric evaluations to Winter Park 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 July 7, 2026 · Editorial policy
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Why shrinkMD
shrinkMD in Winter Park, on your terms
We see Winter Park within days, by video, from home, office, or a quiet corner of campus. Rollins students keep their clinician through breaks anywhere in Florida and beyond graduation across our ten states.
Privacy is built in rather than promised: no insurance billing, no claims, no databases, and no waiting room run-ins on Park Avenue. One flat fee, same clinician, every 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 Winter Park
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Can Rollins students be seen, and does anything reach the college?
Yes, adults 18 and older, and nothing touches college systems or family insurance. Continuity holds through summers and after graduation.
I already see a therapist in Winter Park. Do I need to switch?
No, keep them. We handle evaluation and medication and coordinate with your therapist with your permission; the combination outperforms either alone.
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.
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.
About Winter Park
With about 30,000 residents, Winter Park is a community we're glad to serve. It's an affluent Orlando suburb and home to Rollins College. We care for professionals, students, and older adults.
Serving Winter Park
Across Winter Park, from the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum, the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour, and Kraft Azalea Gardens, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Winter Park is a historic city just north of Orlando, 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 Winter Park residents, by secure video from home.
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