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Online psychiatry for Indiana
Board certified telepsychiatry for adults across Indiana, from Indianapolis and Fort Wayne to Evansville, South Bend, Bloomington, Gary, and the rural counties in between. Expert care by secure video, without the long drive or the long wait.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed June 8, 2026 · Editorial policy
Beyond the metro
Reaching every county in Indiana
Indiana concentrates much of its psychiatric care in a handful of metros, Indianapolis above all, with Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, and the Bloomington university corridor following behind. Step outside those hubs and access thins quickly. A large share of Indiana's 92 counties sit in federally designated mental health professional shortage areas, and many rural residents drive an hour or more to the nearest psychiatrist.
That distance has a cost. When the closest appointment is a half day round trip, people put off care, miss follow ups, or stop medication early, and symptoms deepen before treatment ever begins. Indiana coordinates public behavioral health through its community mental health centers, but routine outpatient psychiatry can still carry a long wait.
shrinkMD removes the drive by bringing care to you over secure video, so whether you're downtown in Indianapolis or on a farm in a rural county, your zip code no longer decides how quickly you're seen. You'll work with a certified clinician (a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner) licensed in Indiana, with the continuity and follow up of an in person practice.
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 capital to the cornfields, expert psychiatric care is a few days away.
How it works
Getting started in Indiana
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.
Indiana resources
Mental health resources in Indiana
Public starting points for care in Indiana. These are informational, not endorsements, and phone numbers, hours, and eligibility can change, so verify with each agency. None replace evaluation by a certified clinician.
- Crisis, 24/7: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org). Calls route to a nearby Indiana crisis center when possible. Call 911 for emergencies.
- Mobile crisis response: 988 connects you to local crisis centers, which can coordinate mobile crisis teams where the county or regional system supports it. Availability varies by county across Indiana.
- State authority: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, 317-232-7935, in.gov/fssa/dmha.
- NAMI Indiana: helpline, peer led support groups, and education for individuals and families. Find your local affiliate at nami.org/find-your-local-nami.
- Mental Health America affiliates in Indiana: advocacy, screening tools, and information and referral, where available, at mhanational.org/affiliates.
- 211 Indiana: dial 211 or visit 211.org for free, confidential referrals to behavioral health, housing, food, and transportation.
- SAMHSA FindSupport: 1-877-726-4727, 24/7, and samhsa.gov/find-support to locate mental health and substance use care.
- Indiana Health Coverage Programs Behavioral Health: coverage and a provider locator at in.gov/medicaid.
- Academic care: Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, medicine.iu.edu/psychiatry, which runs specialty mood and treatment resistant programs and often accepts community referrals.
- Veterans: find the nearest VA facility at va.gov/find-locations. Veterans Crisis Line, call 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
Cost and coverage
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Indiana
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 Indiana 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
Indiana cities we serve
shrinkMD provides telepsychiatry across Indiana, including these cities and their surrounding communities. Each linked city below has a dedicated local page.
- Indianapolis
- Fort Wayne
- Evansville
- South Bend
- Carmel
- Fishers
- Zionsville
- Bloomington
- Gary
- and surrounding communities
Direct answer
Can an online psychiatrist prescribe medication in Indiana?
Yes. A psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner licensed in Indiana can evaluate you by video and prescribe non controlled psychiatric medication electronically to any Indiana pharmacy, the same visit. shrinkMD clinicians hold Indiana licenses, and prescriptions are sent the day they are written. The exception is controlled substances, stimulants and benzodiazepines, which shrinkMD does not prescribe for any patient, in any state.
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry legal in Indiana?
Yes. Telepsychiatry is legal in Indiana when delivered by a certified clinician who holds an active Indiana license at the time of your appointment. Antidepressants such as SSRIs and SNRIs are not controlled substances.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Indiana?
No. shrinkMD does not prescribe controlled substances. We use non controlled medications like SSRIs, SNRIs, bupropion, and mirtazapine, paired with coordinated therapy, and your clinician will explain what they can prescribe in Indiana.
How fast can I be seen in Indiana?
Many patients schedule a full evaluation as soon as availability allows, depending on availability. Telepsychiatry often shortens the wait compared with finding an in person psychiatrist in one of Indiana's shortage area counties.
Where in Indiana do you provide care?
Anywhere in the state by secure video, including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Bloomington, Gary, and the rural counties in between.
Does Indiana Medicaid cover mental health care?
Yes. Indiana Health Coverage Programs Behavioral Health covers medically necessary outpatient mental health services, including therapy and psychiatric medication management, for eligible residents. Coverage and in network clinicians vary by managed care plan. Start at in.gov/medicaid.
What number do I call in Indiana for a mental health emergency?
Call or text 988 from anywhere in Indiana to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Do I need a referral to start in Indiana?
No. You can begin without a referral. Complete the intake, book a near term video visit, and meet your clinician for a full evaluation and a plan built around you.
Can I be seen from a rural Indiana county?
Yes. As long as you're physically in Indiana at the time of your visit, you can be seen by secure video from anywhere in the state, including the rural counties where the nearest in person psychiatrist may be an hour or more away.
Get started in Indiana
Expert psychiatric care, wherever you are in Indiana. Complete the intake and book your evaluation online, often as soon as availability allows.
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