Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Anxiety in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Board certified, physician led anxiety care for adults in Cape Elizabeth, 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 Cape Elizabeth
Anxiety help in Cape Elizabeth, 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 Cape Elizabeth.
Cape Elizabeth is a residential coastal town just south of Portland. Its residents, families in one of Greater Portland's quieter communities, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Maine and serves Cape Elizabeth by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is Cape Elizabeth a mental health shortage area?
Cumberland County outlined; dot marks Cape Elizabeth. Light teal: other designated counties.
Neither Cape Elizabeth nor the rest of Cumberland County has a current mental health shortage designation. 12 of Maine's 16 counties do, mostly in the north, west, and Down East.
Even outside designated areas, new-patient waits for psychiatry can run long. Our guide to choosing the right kind of mental health professional can help you find the fastest route to care.
See Cumberland 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. We treat anxiety the way research supports it: time to understand it, non-controlled medication when appropriate, and a plan you can actually follow, with the same clinician every visit. Because we do not prescribe controlled substances like Xanax or other benzodiazepines, anxiety care here is built around treatments that create lasting stability instead of short-term sedation.
Why timely care matters
Getting anxiety care in Cape Elizabeth without the wait
Cape Elizabeth is home to about 9,500 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 Cape Elizabeth adults.
Care that fits
Online anxiety care that fits Cape Elizabeth life
Online care fits how Cape Elizabeth 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
Can anxiety really be treated online?
Yes. Research shows video-based psychiatric care works as well as in-person care for anxiety disorders, and it often improves how consistently people keep up with follow-up.
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 Cape Elizabeth to be seen?
You need to be located in Maine during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Cape Elizabeth and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online anxiety care as good as in person in Cape Elizabeth?
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 Cape Elizabeth.
How much does an online psychiatrist cost without insurance?
Initial evaluations start at $295 and follow-ups run $110 to $215, with an optional $49 per month membership where offered (Maine, once intake opens). shrinkMD is cash pay and provides a superbill on request.
Do I need a referral to see an online psychiatrist?
No referral is needed. You complete a secure intake and book once care is open in your state.
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