Auburn, Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Anxiety in Auburn, Maine
Board certified, physician led anxiety care for adults in Auburn, Maine, by secure video.
Written under the clinical direction of Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Last updated October 4, 2026 · Editorial policy
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Anxiety in Auburn
Anxiety help in Auburn, Maine
Anxiety does not keep business hours, and getting care should not be a struggle either. shrinkMD offers secure video visits with a board certified clinician for anxiety in Auburn.
Auburn is an Androscoggin River city that, with neighboring Lewiston, forms Maine's second-largest metro area. Its residents, working families across the twin-city area, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Maine and serves Auburn by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is Auburn a mental health shortage area?
Androscoggin County outlined; dot marks Auburn. Light teal: other designated counties.
Auburn itself isn't in a designated area, but parts of Androscoggin County are: LI-Livermore SA (score 13).
A shortage designation means there are too few mental health providers for the people who live there, which often shows up as longer waits. Your primary care clinician can start treatment, and telepsychiatry with a clinician licensed in Maine can widen your options. See which professional fits what you need.
See Androscoggin County on the Maine shortage map · All Maine designations
Source: HRSA mental health shortage designations, checked September 28, 2026; 2020 Census. Shrinktionary and shrinkMD are part of The Shrink Network, founded by Shariq Refai, MD.
Our approach
How we treat anxiety
Anxiety can show up as constant worry, a racing mind, a pounding heart, trouble sleeping, irritability, or a sense of dread that does not match what is actually in front of you. First we figure out what kind of anxiety you are dealing with, then we match it with non-controlled treatment and skills that target the pattern, whether that is chronic worry, panic, or social fear. Anxiety care here stays non-controlled on purpose. That keeps the focus on treatments that hold up over time and do not carry dependence risk.
Why timely care matters
Getting anxiety care in Auburn without the wait
Auburn is home to about 23,000 residents. Many residents live hours from the nearest psychiatrist, and rural Maine has long faced a shortage of mental health providers. So even here, a timely in-person psychiatry appointment can be hard to come by, and that is the gap online anxiety care fills for Auburn adults.
Care that fits
Online anxiety care that fits Auburn life
Online care fits how Auburn actually lives. You meet your clinician from home or work, on your phone or laptop, and you see the same clinician each visit instead of a rotating cast. shrinkMD is opening to patients first in Maine. Join the waitlist and we will reach out the day intake opens, or read how to start care first. You can also see our broader anxiety care or anxiety care across Maine.
“High degree of professionalism and collaboration rather than just throwing out suggestions without actually valuing my opinion.”
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
What kinds of anxiety do you treat?
Generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety, and related patterns in adults. If obsessive-compulsive symptoms are part of the picture, we address those too.
How soon could I start?
shrinkMD is built for timely access rather than months-long waits. Exact timing depends on your state and clinician availability.
Do I need a therapist already?
No. We can coordinate therapy if it helps, but you can start with an evaluation and a plan from your clinician first.
Do I have to live in Auburn to be seen?
You need to be located in Maine during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Auburn and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online anxiety care as good as in person in Auburn?
For most adults, yes. Research shows video-based psychiatric care matches in-person care for anxiety, and it is often easier to keep up with from Auburn.
Is online psychiatry legit?
Yes. shrinkMD is LegitScript certified and led by a board certified psychiatrist, with care delivered by licensed clinicians over secure, HIPAA compliant video.
Start anxiety care in Auburn
shrinkMD is opening first in Maine and Nebraska. Join the waitlist and we'll email you when booking opens in your state.
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