Cost / New York
How much does a psychiatrist cost in New York without insurance?
shrinkMD publishes its self-pay prices, and they are the same across New York. 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 New York
Trying to budget for psychiatric care in New York without insurance? shrinkMD publishes its prices up front, so you can plan before you book. Here is the number, and the local picture.
Here is the entire fee schedule: a first evaluation from $295, follow-ups between $110 and $215, and an optional membership at $49 per month, 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 New York
| 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 New York
Why cash pay makes sense in New York
Because New York is a state split between the dense New York City metro downstate and a vast, more rural Upstate, with nearly 20 million people, reaching a psychiatrist can be its own hurdle. Care access varies sharply across the state, with much of Upstate and rural New York facing mental health provider shortages while the dense downstate metro carries heavy demand. Transparent pricing and secure video care cut through both the cost and the travel.
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 New York 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 New York, 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 New York.
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
How much does a psychiatrist cost in New York without insurance?
At shrinkMD, an initial evaluation in New York starts at $295, follow-up visits run $110 to $215, and an optional membership is $49 per month with the first month free. Prices are published and the same in every state where we practice.
Do you take insurance in New York?
shrinkMD does not participate with insurance in New York. 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 New York?
Often the value is better rather than simply cheaper: a published price, a full-hour evaluation, and the same clinician over time, without travel. If you have strong in-network coverage, an insurance based option may cost less 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 New York
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