Bangor, Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Anxiety in Bangor, Maine
Board certified, physician led anxiety care for adults in Bangor, 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 Bangor
Anxiety help in Bangor, Maine
When anxiety takes hold, waiting weeks or months for a psychiatrist is not a real option. For people in Bangor, online care closes that gap.
Bangor is the largest city and the main commercial and medical hub of central and northern Maine. Its residents, families and workers who travel into the city for care from across a wide rural region, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Maine and serves Bangor by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is Bangor a mental health shortage area?
Penobscot County outlined; dot marks Bangor. Light teal: other designated counties.
Bangor itself isn't in a designated area, but parts of Penobscot County are: Houlton (score 18), Millinocket SA (score 17).
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 Penobscot 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. Our anxiety care follows the evidence: a careful diagnosis, non-controlled medication when it helps, and coordination with therapy such as CBT or exposure work, never benzodiazepines for ongoing treatment. We do not prescribe benzodiazepines for ongoing anxiety. The goal is durable relief from evidence-based, non-controlled treatment, not a sedative you have to keep chasing.
Why timely care matters
Getting anxiety care in Bangor without the wait
Bangor is home to around 31,000 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 Bangor adults.
Care that fits
Online anxiety care that fits Bangor life
Online care fits how Bangor 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.
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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.
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.
Is medication required to treat anxiety here?
Not always. Some people do well with skills and therapy coordination; others benefit from non-controlled medication. Your clinician builds the plan around you.
Do I have to live in Bangor to be seen?
You need to be located in Maine during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Bangor and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online anxiety care as good as in person in Bangor?
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 Bangor.
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 Bangor
shrinkMD is board certified, cash pay online psychiatry built for timely access, not long waitlists. No controlled substances, the same clinician every visit. Join the waitlist for your area.
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