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Online psychiatry for Augusta, Georgia
Augusta has a medical college and still not enough psychiatrists to go around. shrinkMD serves Augusta and the CSRA by secure video, with board certified evaluations within days and care that fits cyber, medical, and mill town schedules alike.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed June 8, 2026 · Editorial policy
Care in Augusta
Real psychiatry, without the local waitlist
Augusta lives layered lives: a fast growing cyber and Fort Eisenhower workforce that worries about clearances, medical district staff who treat everyone but themselves, and CSRA towns where the nearest psychiatric opening is months out and a county away.
shrinkMD treats all of it by video, within days. Clearance holders appreciate that we bill no insurance, so no diagnosis enters any database and records move only with written authorization. Hospital staff appreciate post shift scheduling. The rural CSRA appreciates that distance stopped mattering.
You get a full hour evaluation, measured follow up with one consistent clinician, and same day prescriptions to your local pharmacy when medication belongs in the plan.
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 medical district to Columbia County, expert care is a few days away.
Getting started
Getting started in Augusta
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 Augusta.
Local resources
Mental health resources in the Augusta area
Crisis and community resources for the Augusta area:
- Georgia Crisis and Access Line: 1-800-715-4225, 24 hours statewide
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
- Emergency: 911 or the nearest emergency department
Access
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Georgia
shrinkMD operates as a transparent cash pay practice: we do not 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 Georgia and see patients by secure video anywhere in the state, as clinician availability allows. If we are ever not the right level of care, we say so plainly and help you find what is.
Where we serve
Augusta and nearby areas we serve
The whole CSRA gets identical care:
- Downtown, Summerville, and the medical district
- West Augusta, Martinez, and Evans
- Grovetown, Harlem, and Columbia County
- North Augusta and the South Carolina line communities in Georgia coverage
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Related care and next steps
Related conditions
- Psychiatric evaluation in Augusta
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- Anxiety treatment in Augusta
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Helpful next steps
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Augusta?
Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across Georgia, including Augusta, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Augusta?
No. shrinkMD does not prescribe controlled substances anywhere, including stimulants and benzodiazepines. We are upfront about this and effective with the evidence based alternatives.
How fast can I be seen in Augusta?
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 Augusta 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 Augusta?
We do not 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 have privacy and a connection: home, an office, or a parked car. There is 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 hold a security clearance. How does mental health care affect it?
Seeking care is increasingly viewed favorably, and current guidance focuses on untreated problems rather than treatment itself. Structurally, we bill no insurance, so no claims data exists, and your records move only with your written authorization.
Can medical district staff be seen around hospital shifts?
Yes, routinely, with post shift and evening slots, and care that lives entirely outside hospital and employer systems.
Start online psychiatry in Augusta
Call 1-877-747-4656 or book online. Appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Augusta residents, by secure video from home.
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