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Online psychiatry for Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax sits at the center of a county of 1.1 million people sharing a psychiatric supply built for far fewer. shrinkMD brings board certified online psychiatry to Fairfax City and central Fairfax County, with evaluations within days by secure video.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed June 8, 2026 · Editorial policy
Care in Fairfax
Real psychiatry, without the local waitlist
Fairfax County's numbers tell the access story: over a million residents, a university of forty thousand at GMU, federal commuters in every direction, and outpatient psychiatry that books months ahead. Old Town Fairfax's charm does not shorten anyone's waitlist.
shrinkMD does. You meet a board certified clinician licensed in Virginia by secure video from your townhouse near Old Town, your office along Route 50, or between classes at George Mason, usually within days of booking.
We treat the county's full adult range: the anxiety and depression of government and contractor careers, GMU graduate student stress, insomnia, PTSD, and bipolar disorder, with measurement based care, consistent follow up, and published flat fees that HSA and FSA funds cover.
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 Old Town to Fair Lakes, expert care is a few days away, inside real schedules.
Getting started
Getting started in Fairfax
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 Fairfax.
Local resources
Mental health resources in the Fairfax area
Fairfax County has substantial mental health resources.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
- Emergency: 911 or the nearest emergency department, including Inova Fairfax in Falls Church
- The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board operates county behavioral health services
- NAMI Northern Virginia offers support groups and family education
Access
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Virginia
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 Virginia 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
Fairfax and nearby areas we serve
We serve central Fairfax County by video, identically:
- Old Town Fairfax and Fairfax City
- George Mason University area
- Fair Oaks, Fair Lakes, and Fairfax Station
- Burke, Springfield, and West Springfield
- Centreville, Chantilly, and Clifton
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Related care and next steps
Related conditions
- Psychiatric evaluation in Fairfax
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- Anxiety treatment in Fairfax
- Depression treatment in Fairfax
- All of Virginia
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- Online psychiatry in Roanoke
- Online psychiatry in McLean
- Online psychiatry in Tysons
Helpful next steps
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Fairfax?
Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across Virginia, including Fairfax, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Fairfax?
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 Fairfax?
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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax?
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'm a GMU graduate student. Is this realistic on a stipend?
Fees are flat and published, follow ups cost less than evaluations, and HSA or FSA funds work. We are honest at the evaluation about whether you need psychiatry, therapy, or both, so you spend money only on what helps.
Both my federal job and my spouse's contractor role involve background investigations. Concerns?
Seeking outpatient mental health care voluntarily is treated favorably under current adjudicative guidance, and our no insurance model keeps your care out of insurer databases. We treat investigation-adjacent households every week.
Start online psychiatry in Fairfax
Call 1-877-747-4656 or book online. Appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Fairfax residents, by secure video from home.
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