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Online psychiatry for Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Board certified telepsychiatry for adults across Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, from Las Olas and Victoria Park to the beaches, downtown, and nearby Hollywood and Pompano Beach. Expert psychiatric care by secure video, without the traffic on I 95 or the long wait for an appointment.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed June 8, 2026 · Editorial policy
The Venice of America
Psychiatric care that reaches all of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale sits at the heart of Broward County and the dense, coastal South Florida metro, laced with canals and waterways and ringed by busy suburbs from Coral Springs to Hollywood. Life here moves fast, and even in a region this populous, a psychiatric appointment can mean weeks of calls and a long crosstown drive. shrinkMD brings board certified care to you by secure video, so getting help fits around your day instead of disrupting it.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale area is a true crossroads, drawing professionals, retirees, students, snowbirds, and a large, diverse community from across the Caribbean and Latin America. We provide consistent, convenient psychiatric care for adults all across the county, with local resources noted below if you ever need more support.
You'll work with a clinician licensed in Florida, with the same warmth, continuity, and follow up you'd expect from an in person practice, reached from home, the office, or anywhere in the Fort Lauderdale area.
What we treat
Conditions we treat
Care for the full range of adult mental health conditions, by secure video.
Specialty Populations
Athletes, students, professionals, healthcare workers, first responders, and veterans.
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From the New River to the beaches and the suburbs, expert care is a few days away.
How it works
Getting started in Fort Lauderdale
Quick intake
Share your history and goals through a simple, secure form, in minutes.
Schedule fast
Pick a near term video visit. No referral, no long waitlist.
Meet your clinician
A thorough evaluation, a clear diagnosis, and a plan built around you.
Ongoing care
Continuity and follow up with the same clinician over time.
Fort Lauderdale resources
Mental health resources in Fort Lauderdale
Public starting points for care in the Fort Lauderdale and Broward County area. These are informational, not endorsements, and phone numbers and details can change. None replace evaluation by a licensed clinician.
- Crisis, 24/7: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988). 2-1-1 Broward, the area's around the clock crisis and referral line, dial 211 or call 954-537-0211. Call 911 for emergencies.
- NAMI Broward County: education, support groups, and a helpline at 954-316-9907.
- Henderson Behavioral Health: 24/7 crisis care for Broward, with a Mobile Response Team at 954-463-0911. A receiving facility under the Baker Act.
- Hospital and academic care: Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System offer psychiatric services and referrals across the county.
- Managing entity: the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition coordinates publicly funded behavioral health and crisis services for the county.
- Florida Medicaid: behavioral health coverage and plan information at flmedicaidmanagedcare.com.
- Veterans: the Miami VA Healthcare System and its Broward County clinics serve the area. Veterans Crisis Line, call 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
Cost and coverage
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Florida
shrinkMD operates on a transparent self pay basis, so you always know the cost up front, with no surprise bills. If your plan includes out of network telehealth benefits, we can provide the documentation you need to submit for reimbursement.
We're built for timely access. Many Florida patients schedule a full evaluation as soon as availability allows, not the months long wait common in traditional practices, with online scheduling, virtual visits that remove travel and missed workdays, and consistent follow up that never restarts your care.
Local to you
Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods and nearby areas we serve
shrinkMD provides telepsychiatry across Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward County communities, including:
- Las Olas and downtown
- Victoria Park and Colee Hammock
- Rio Vista and the beaches
- Wilton Manors and Oakland Park
- Coral Ridge and Imperial Point
- Plantation, Davie, and Sunrise
- Pompano Beach and Lauderdale by the Sea
- Hollywood, Dania Beach, and Hallandale Beach
- and nearby Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Weston, and Miramar
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. You can be seen anywhere in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County by secure video, as long as you're physically located in Florida and your clinician holds an active Florida license at the time of your appointment.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Fort Lauderdale?
No. shrinkMD does not prescribe controlled substances. We use non controlled medications such as SSRIs and SNRIs, paired with coordinated therapy.
How fast can I be seen in Fort Lauderdale?
Many patients schedule a full evaluation as soon as availability allows, depending on availability, which is often much faster than finding an in person psychiatrist in the South Florida area.
What areas of Fort Lauderdale do you serve?
All of it by secure video, from Las Olas, Victoria Park, and the beaches to Wilton Manors, Plantation, and Davie, plus nearby Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, and Pembroke Pines.
Do you serve the wider Broward County area?
Yes. Because care is virtual, we reach adults across Broward, from the coast to the western suburbs, all by secure, HIPAA compliant video from wherever you are.
What number do I call in Fort Lauderdale for a mental health emergency?
Call or text 988, or call 2-1-1 Broward at 954-537-0211 for around the clock local crisis support and referrals. If you may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department, which serves as a Baker Act receiving facility.
Does insurance cover telepsychiatry in Fort Lauderdale?
shrinkMD operates on a transparent self pay basis. If your plan includes out of network telehealth benefits, we can provide documentation you can submit for reimbursement.
Where do appointments take place?
Wherever you are in the Fort Lauderdale area, by secure, HIPAA compliant video, from home, work, or any private spot with an internet connection.
I work in the marine industry and travel often. Can care stay consistent?
Yes, with one rule: each visit happens while you are physically in a state we serve. Between Florida and our other nine states, most yachting and marine professionals can keep appointments consistent across the season.
Is virtual psychiatry private enough for a small industry where everyone talks?
Yes. No waiting rooms, no parking lot run-ins, and because we do not bill insurance, no diagnosis in any insurer database. Who knows about your care is entirely your decision.
Get started in Fort Lauderdale
Expert psychiatric care, wherever you are in Fort Lauderdale. Complete the intake and book your evaluation online, often as soon as availability allows.
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