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Online psychiatry for Marietta, Georgia
Marietta balances the Square's small town charm with Cobb County's big county pressures, and psychiatric access lags both. shrinkMD brings board certified online psychiatry to Marietta and Cobb, 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 Marietta
Real psychiatry, without the local waitlist
Cobb County holds three quarters of a million people between the Square, the Battery, and Dobbins Air Reserve Base, and psychiatric capacity that would strain a county half its size. Waits run months, and the drive into Atlanta clinics adds the Connector to an already hard day.
shrinkMD skips the drive. You meet a board certified clinician licensed in Georgia by secure video from your bungalow near the Square, your office in Cumberland, or anywhere private, usually within days of booking.
From aerospace workers at Dobbins and Lockheed to teachers, nurses, and the families filling east Cobb's schools, we treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, bipolar disorder, and more, with measurement based care, consistent follow up, and honest answers about what treatment can and cannot do.
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 Square to the Battery, expert care is a few days away, without the Connector.
Getting started
Getting started in Marietta
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 Marietta.
Local resources
Mental health resources in the Marietta area
Cobb County has dependable mental health resources.
- Georgia Crisis and Access Line: 1-800-715-4225, statewide, 24 hours
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
- Emergency: 911 or the nearest emergency department, including Wellstar Kennestone
- NAMI Cobb offers support groups and family education
Access
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Georgia
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 Georgia 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
Marietta and nearby areas we serve
We serve all of Cobb County by video, identically:
- The Square, Whitlock, and central Marietta
- East Cobb, Sandy Plains, and Lassiter area
- Kennesaw and Acworth
- Smyrna, Vinings, and the Battery area
- Powder Springs, Austell, and west Cobb
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Related care and next steps
Related conditions
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- Anxiety treatment in Marietta
- Depression treatment in Marietta
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Helpful next steps
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Marietta?
Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across Georgia, including Marietta, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Marietta?
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 Marietta?
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 Marietta 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 Marietta?
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.
Do you see aerospace and defense workers from Dobbins and Lockheed?
Yes, regularly. Clearance holders often worry about treatment records; our cash pay model means nothing enters insurance databases, and voluntarily seeking outpatient care is widely viewed as responsible self management, not a red flag.
My teenager needs help too. Do you see adolescents?
We treat adults 18 and older. For younger teens we recommend starting with the pediatrician for a referral to child and adolescent specialists, and we are glad to treat the parents whose own reserves are running low.
Start online psychiatry in Marietta
Call 1-877-747-4656 or book online. Appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Marietta residents, by secure video from home.
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