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Online psychiatry for Long Island, New York
Long Island's psychiatric access problem hides behind its prosperity: long waits in Nassau, longer in Suffolk. shrinkMD brings board certified online psychiatry to the whole island, from Great Neck to Montauk, 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 Long Island
Real psychiatry, without the local waitlist
Nearly three million people live between the Queens border and the Montauk lighthouse, and most of them discover the same thing when they finally decide to see a psychiatrist: the good ones in Garden City and Huntington are not taking new patients, and the city is a two hour round trip on the LIRR. In eastern Suffolk the drive alone can end the attempt.
shrinkMD removes the geography. You meet a board certified clinician licensed in New York by secure video from your home in Massapequa, your office in Melville, or your kitchen in Riverhead, usually within days of booking. The commuter, the teacher, the contractor, and the retiree on the East End all get the same hour long evaluation.
We treat the full adult outpatient range, from the anxiety that rides the 6:14 to Penn Station every morning to seasonal depression in the off season towns, with measurement based care, consistent follow up, and prescriptions to your local pharmacy.
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 North Shore to the East End, expert care is a few days away, with no LIRR trip required.
Getting started
Getting started in Long Island
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 Long Island.
Local resources
Mental health resources in the Long Island area
Long Island has solid mental health resources across both counties.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
- Emergency: 911 or the nearest emergency department, including NYU Langone Long Island, Stony Brook, and Northwell facilities
- Long Island Crisis Center: 516-679-1111, 24 hours
- NAMI affiliates in both Nassau and Suffolk offer family support groups
Access
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in New York
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 New York 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
Long Island and nearby areas we serve
We serve the entire island by video, identically:
- Great Neck, Manhasset, and the North Shore
- Garden City, Hempstead, and central Nassau
- Massapequa, Babylon, and the South Shore
- Huntington, Smithtown, and western Suffolk
- Riverhead, the Hamptons, and the East End
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Related care and next steps
Related conditions
- Psychiatric evaluation in Long Island
- Medication management in Long Island
- Anxiety treatment in Long Island
- Depression treatment in Long Island
- All of New York
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- Online psychiatry in Buffalo
- Online psychiatry in Rochester
- Online psychiatry in Albany
- Online psychiatry in Manhattan
- Online psychiatry in Brooklyn
- Online psychiatry in Queens
- Online psychiatry in Syracuse
- Online psychiatry in Westchester County
Helpful next steps
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Long Island?
Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across New York, including Long Island, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Long Island?
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 Long Island?
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 Long Island 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 Long Island?
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.
Can I keep appointments during my LIRR commute weeks?
Yes. Early morning and evening video slots exist for Penn Station and Grand Central commuters, and a 15 to 30 minute follow up fits before the train or after dinner.
Is care available year round on the East End?
Yes, identically in August and February. Seasonal mood changes in the off season are something we treat, and video means winter on the North Fork is no barrier to being seen.
Start online psychiatry in Long Island
Call 1-877-747-4656 or book online. Appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Long Island residents, by secure video from home.
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