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Online psychiatry for Tysons, Virginia
Tysons is Virginia's downtown of towers, malls, and Beltway ambition, and its workforce postpones mental health care like it's a project that can slip. shrinkMD brings board certified online psychiatry to Tysons and Vienna, with evaluations within days.
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 Tysons
Real psychiatry, without the local waitlist
A hundred thousand people work in Tysons and most of them commute on the Beltway or the Silver Line, sprinting between consulting deadlines, defense contracts, and the two malls' worth of retail that anchors it all. The workday has no slot for a clinic across the county with a three month wait.
shrinkMD fits inside the workday. You meet a board certified clinician licensed in Virginia by secure video from a booked conference room, your apartment in the new towers, or your house in Vienna, usually within days of booking. Follow ups run 15 to 30 minutes.
Consultants, contractors, and the professionals who staff this skyline carry anxiety, depression, insomnia, and burnout at rates the industry quietly accepts. We treat them properly: full evaluation, measurement based care, one consistent clinician, and total separation from insurance databases.
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 towers to Vienna, expert care is a few days away, between deadlines.
Getting started
Getting started in Tysons
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 Tysons.
Local resources
Mental health resources in the Tysons area
Fairfax County has strong mental health resources.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
- Emergency: 911 or the nearest emergency department, including Inova Fairfax
- The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board operates behavioral health services
- NAMI Northern Virginia offers support groups and education
Access
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Virginia
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 Virginia 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
Tysons and nearby areas we serve
We serve Tysons, Vienna, and the corridor by video, identically:
- Tysons Corner and the new downtown towers
- Vienna and Oakton
- Wolf Trap and Dunn Loring
- Merrifield and Mosaic District
- Reston, Herndon, and the Silver Line corridor
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Related care and next steps
Related conditions
- Psychiatric evaluation in Tysons
- Medication management in Tysons
- Anxiety treatment in Tysons
- Depression treatment in Tysons
- All of Virginia
- Online psychiatry in Virginia Beach
- Online psychiatry in Richmond
- Online psychiatry in Arlington
- Online psychiatry in Norfolk
- Online psychiatry in Alexandria
- Online psychiatry in Charlottesville
- Online psychiatry in Roanoke
- Online psychiatry in McLean
- Online psychiatry in Fairfax
Helpful next steps
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Tysons?
Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across Virginia, including Tysons, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Tysons?
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 Tysons?
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 Tysons 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 Tysons?
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.
Consulting travel takes me out of state weekly. Does that break treatment?
No, it just requires planning. Appointments must happen while you are physically in a state where your clinician is licensed; we schedule follow ups for your home weeks, and 15 to 30 minutes fits even a packed Monday.
Is burnout from a Big Four pace treatable, or do I just need a new job?
Sometimes both, honestly. An evaluation distinguishes burnout from major depression and anxiety disorders, which respond to treatment regardless of your job decision. You leave with a clear picture and a plan either way.
About Tysons
Tysons is home to about 26,000 residents and over 100,000 daytime workers. It's a Northern Virginia business and tech center with the largest concentration of office space in the Washington DC metro area. Our patients here range across professionals, corporate and tech workers, and commuters.
Serving Tysons
Care should reach every corner of Tysons. As Northern Virginia's largest business and shopping district, Tysons stretches from Tysons Corner Center, Tysons Galleria, and the central business district, and shrinkMD brings board-certified telepsychiatry to all of it by secure video, with the same psychiatrist over time.
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.
Learn more
More from a trusted source: Mental health - MedlinePlus.
Nearby areas
Other Virginia 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 Tysons
Call 1-877-747-4656 or book online. Appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Tysons residents, by secure video from home.
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