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Online psychiatry for Manhattan, New York
Manhattan has more psychiatrists per square mile than anywhere in America, and somehow still a three month wait to see one. shrinkMD brings board certified online psychiatry to every neighborhood from Inwood to the Battery, with evaluations within days and fees published before you book.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed June 8, 2026 · Editorial policy
Care in Manhattan
Real psychiatry, without the local waitlist
Manhattan is the strange center of American psychiatry: the highest concentration of psychiatrists in the country, clustered along Park Avenue and the Upper East Side, and most of them not taking new patients. The ones who are often quote fees north of six hundred dollars with a waitlist anyway. For the analyst working hundred hour weeks in Midtown or the nurse coming off nights at a downtown hospital, the supply is theoretical.
shrinkMD makes it practical. You meet a board certified clinician licensed in New York by secure video from your apartment in Murray Hill, your office in Hudson Yards, or anywhere else with a door that closes, usually within days of booking. Evaluations run a full 45 to 60 minutes, follow ups happen with the same clinician, and prescriptions go to the Duane Reade or independent pharmacy on your corner.
The pace of this borough generates exactly the conditions we treat: anxiety that hums under every deadline, depression that hides inside high function, insomnia fed by light and noise and ambition. We measure progress with PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores rather than guesswork, and we are honest when a different level of care would serve you better.
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 Battery to Inwood, expert psychiatric care is a few days away, with no waiting room and no waitlist.
Getting started
Getting started in Manhattan
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 Manhattan.
Local resources
Mental health resources in the Manhattan area
New York City has deep mental health infrastructure, and knowing the right doors matters.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, NYC operates one of the largest 988 centers in the country
- Emergency: 911 or the nearest emergency department, including NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai, and Bellevue
- NAMI-NYC: support groups and family education across the boroughs
- NYC Health + Hospitals offers public behavioral health services citywide
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
Manhattan and nearby areas we serve
We serve every Manhattan neighborhood by video, identically:
- Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Harlem
- Midtown, Hell's Kitchen, and Murray Hill
- Chelsea, Greenwich Village, and SoHo
- Lower East Side, Tribeca, and the Financial District
- Washington Heights and Inwood
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Related care and next steps
Related conditions
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Helpful next steps
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Manhattan?
Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across New York, including Manhattan, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Manhattan?
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 Manhattan?
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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan?
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.
How is this different from the Park Avenue private practices?
Same board certification and the same standard of care, without the waitlist or the opaque fees. Our prices are published, evaluations happen within days, and you never commute to a waiting room.
Can I do visits from my office in Midtown?
Yes, and many patients do. A booked conference room or private office works fine. Lunchtime and early evening follow ups of 15 to 30 minutes fit inside a Manhattan workday.
Start online psychiatry in Manhattan
Call 1-877-747-4656 or book online. Appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Manhattan residents, by secure video from home.
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