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Online psychiatry for The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands was master planned for everything except a psychiatric shortage. shrinkMD brings board certified online psychiatry to The Woodlands and south Montgomery County, with evaluations within days by secure video and fees published up front.
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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Care in The Woodlands
Real psychiatry, without the local waitlist
Life here is deliberately well designed: the pines, the waterway, the pathways that connect everything. But energy corridor careers, Houston commutes down I-45, and high expectations carry a quiet mental health load, and the local psychiatric supply books out for months like everywhere else in the region.
shrinkMD fits the design. You meet a board certified clinician licensed in Texas by secure video from your home in Alden Bridge, your office in Hughes Landing, or anywhere private, usually within days of booking. No drive into the Medical Center, no waiting room.
We treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, bipolar disorder, and the full adult outpatient range with measurement based care. For the many residents whose work ties to oil and gas cycles, we understand what a downturn year does to households, and we treat it without judgment.
What we treat
Conditions we treat
Evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing care for the full range of adult outpatient conditions.
Sleep & Insomnia
Chronic insomnia and disrupted sleep, treated without controlled substances.
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From the Waterway to Creekside, expert care is a few days away, among the pines.
Getting started
Getting started in The Woodlands
Complete the secure intake
A few minutes online so we can match you with the right clinician.
Meet your clinician by video
A full 45 to 60 minute evaluation from anywhere private in the area, as clinician availability allows.
Get your plan the same day
A working diagnosis, clear next steps, and prescriptions to your local pharmacy when appropriate.
Follow up that actually happens
Short measured visits with the same clinician, scheduled around real life in The Woodlands.
Local resources
Mental health resources in the The Woodlands area
Montgomery County has dependable mental health resources.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
- Emergency: 911 or the nearest emergency department, including Houston Methodist The Woodlands and Memorial Hermann
- Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare serves Montgomery County
- NAMI Greater Houston offers support groups across the region
Access
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Texas
shrinkMD operates as a transparent cash pay practice: we don't bill insurance, which is what keeps evaluations a full hour, follow ups consistent, and your records entirely out of insurer databases. Fees are flat and published before you book, HSA and FSA funds work, and superbills are available for possible out of network reimbursement.
Our clinicians are licensed in Texas and see patients by secure video anywhere in the state, as clinician availability allows. If we're ever not the right level of care, we say so plainly and help you find what is.
Where we serve
The Woodlands and nearby areas we serve
We serve south Montgomery County by video, identically:
- Town Center, Hughes Landing, and the Waterway
- Alden Bridge, Sterling Ridge, and Creekside Park
- Grogan's Mill, Panther Creek, and Cochran's Crossing
- Shenandoah, Oak Ridge North, and Spring
- Conroe and the I-45 corridor
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Related care and next steps
Related conditions
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Helpful next steps
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in The Woodlands?
Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across Texas, including The Woodlands, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in The Woodlands?
No. shrinkMD doesn't prescribe controlled substances anywhere, including stimulants and benzodiazepines. We're upfront about this and effective with the evidence based alternatives.
How fast can I be seen in The Woodlands?
Usually as clinician availability allows, compared to the months long waits common locally. Early treatment is easier treatment.
Will I see the same clinician each time?
Yes. Continuity is a core standard: one clinician who knows your history, your scores, and your goals, visit after visit.
What number do I call in The Woodlands for a mental health emergency?
Call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. shrinkMD is an outpatient practice, not an emergency service, and we want you safe first.
Does insurance cover telepsychiatry in The Woodlands?
We don't bill insurance. You pay a transparent flat fee per visit, HSA and FSA funds work, and we provide superbills you may submit for possible out of network reimbursement.
Where do appointments take place?
Wherever you've privacy and a connection: home, an office, or a parked car. There's no clinic to drive to and no waiting room.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed. Book directly, and with your permission we coordinate with your primary care clinician afterward.
I commute to Houston some days. Does that complicate scheduling?
Not at all. Video visits happen wherever you are in Texas that day: home in The Woodlands, an office downtown, or a parked car. Your clinician and plan stay the same.
Can you help with burnout that isn't quite depression?
Yes, and telling the difference is the job. A full evaluation distinguishes burnout, adjustment stress, and clinical depression, because the treatments differ. You leave with a clear answer either way.
About The Woodlands
With around 118,000 people, The Woodlands is a community we're glad to serve. It's a large master-planned community about 30 miles north of Houston. We care for professional families, corporate workers, and commuters tied to the Houston metro.
Serving The Woodlands
Across The Woodlands, from the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Town Green Park, and Waterway Square, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. The Woodlands is a master-planned community north of Houston, 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
More from a trusted source: Mental health - MedlinePlus.
Nearby areas
Other Texas cities we serve
Your next step in The Shrink Network
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Each site in the network has one job. No matter where you enter, we help you find the next step that makes sense.
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Start online psychiatry in The Woodlands
Call 1-877-747-4656 or book online. Appointments are available as soon as availability allows for The Woodlands residents, by secure video from home.
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