Cost / Georgia
How much does a psychiatrist cost in Georgia without insurance?
shrinkMD publishes its self-pay prices, and they are the same across Georgia. Here is the number, and what it buys.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Last reviewed July 2, 2026 · Editorial policy
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The number
What a psychiatrist costs in Georgia
Cost is the part most Georgia practices leave vague. This page does not. Below are shrinkMD's real self-pay prices and what they mean for getting psychiatric care in Georgia.
At shrinkMD the prices are simple and published: an initial evaluation from $295, follow-up visits $110 to $215, and an optional $49 per month membership with the first month 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 Georgia
| 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 Georgia
Why cash pay makes sense in Georgia
Georgia is a fast-growing state where care is concentrated in metro Atlanta while many rural counties have few providers, home to about 10.7 million people. The vast majority of Georgia's 159 counties are designated mental health professional shortage areas, and many rural counties have no practicing psychiatrist, leaving patients outside metro Atlanta to wait weeks or months for care. A published cash price and a video visit remove two barriers at once: cost uncertainty and distance.
The math on cash pay surprises people. Once you add premiums, a deductible that often never gets met, copays, and the risk of a surprise bill, a clear self-pay fee in Georgia is frequently competitive, and always predictable.
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 Georgia, 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 Georgia.
shrinkMD's prices do not change by Georgia zip code. Join the waitlist now, or read how to start care to check eligibility and what we treat.
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
How much does a psychiatrist cost in Georgia without insurance?
In Georgia, 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 Georgia?
shrinkMD does not participate with insurance in Georgia. A superbill is available on request so you can seek possible out-of-network reimbursement, though that is up to your plan.
Is online psychiatry cheaper than in-person in Georgia?
It depends on your coverage. Cash pay in Georgia 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 Georgia
Physician led, cash pay online psychiatry for adults in Georgia, with published prices, no controlled substances, and the same clinician over time. Join the waitlist for Georgia.
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