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How much does a psychiatrist cost in Florida without insurance?
shrinkMD publishes its self-pay prices, and they are the same across Florida. Here is the number, and what it buys.
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The number
What a psychiatrist costs in Florida
Before you book anything in Florida, you deserve a straight number. shrinkMD publishes its self-pay psychiatry prices, and this page lays them out with the local context.
The full price list is short: $295 to start, $110 to $215 for each follow-up, and an optional $49 per month membership whose first month is free. Prices shown are shrinkMD's published self-pay rates as of July 2, 2026, and are the same in every state where we practice.
What it costs
shrinkMD self-pay prices for Florida
| Service | Self-pay price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Initial evaluation | From $295 | A full 50 to 60 minute evaluation, diagnosis, and written plan with a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. |
| 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 visit rates, and the Unstuck and QuitScrolling apps. First month free, cancel anytime. |
Access in Florida
Why cash pay makes sense in Florida
Because Florida is the third-most-populous and one of the fastest-growing states, with a notably large older population, with more than 23 million residents, reaching a psychiatrist can be its own hurdle. With rapid population growth and roughly one in five residents aged 65 or older, Florida faces sustained demand for mental health care that telepsychiatry helps meet across both metro and underserved areas. Transparent pricing and secure video care cut through both the cost and the travel.
Paying cash in Florida buys clarity: you see the fee before you book, get a full-length evaluation, and keep the same clinician. Insurance can hide the true cost behind deductibles and coinsurance until the statement shows up.
National data show that waits for a new outpatient psychiatric appointment often run beyond four weeks, and longer in rural areas, per AnxietyResearch. Cash-pay telepsychiatry is often quicker to reach because it does not depend on a plan's in-network panel.
Insurance
What about insurance?
In Florida, shrinkMD stays out of network on purpose. You pay the published rate, and we hand you a superbill you can file with your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement, which your plan determines and does not guarantee.
For the reasoning behind the model, see why we do not accept insurance. For care itself, see our anxiety and depression pages for Florida.
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
How much does a psychiatrist cost in Florida without insurance?
In Florida, expect $295 for the initial evaluation, $110 to $215 per follow-up, and, if you want it, a $49 per month membership with the first month free. Prices are published and the same in every state where we practice.
Do you take insurance in Florida?
No. shrinkMD is cash pay in Florida. We can provide a superbill on request for possible out-of-network reimbursement, but your plan decides whether you are reimbursed, and it is not guaranteed.
Is online psychiatry cheaper than in-person in Florida?
It depends on your coverage. Cash pay in Florida gives you a predictable price and a longer visit; strong in-network benefits could still make an insurance practice cheaper out of pocket.
How much does an online psychiatrist cost without insurance?
shrinkMD's self-pay prices are initial evaluations from $295, follow-ups $110 to $215, and an optional $49 per month membership. The prices are the same in every state where we practice.
Start care in Florida
Physician led, cash pay online psychiatry for adults in Florida, with published prices, no controlled substances, and the same clinician over time. Join the waitlist for Florida.
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