Fremont, Nebraska
Online Psychiatrist for Anxiety in Fremont, Nebraska
Board certified, physician led anxiety care for adults in Fremont, Nebraska, 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 Fremont
Anxiety help in Fremont, Nebraska
If you are searching for anxiety help in Fremont, you are probably tired of waitlists. shrinkMD is built for timely access, so you can meet a clinician from home.
Fremont is the seat of Dodge County and a regional commercial and agricultural center northwest of Omaha. Its residents, farming families, food-processing and manufacturing workers, and commuters, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Nebraska and serves Fremont by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is Fremont a mental health shortage area?
Dodge County outlined; dot marks Fremont. Light teal: other designated counties.
Dodge County, home to Fremont, isn't a federally designated mental health shortage area. It's one of only 5 Nebraska counties that aren't: the other 88 are.
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 Dodge County on the Nebraska shortage map · All Nebraska 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. 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 Fremont without the wait
Fremont is home to about 28,000 residents, one of the larger cities in eastern Nebraska. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, the large majority are designated mental health provider shortage areas and many have no psychiatric prescriber at all, leaving rural residents to drive long distances for in-person care. 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 Fremont adults.
Care that fits
Online anxiety care that fits Fremont life
Online care fits how Fremont 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 Nebraska. 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 Nebraska.
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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.
Will I be put on Xanax or a benzodiazepine?
No. shrinkMD does not prescribe benzodiazepines for ongoing care. We focus on non-controlled options that treat anxiety durably, paired with skills and therapy.
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 have to live in Fremont to be seen?
You need to be located in Nebraska during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Fremont and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online anxiety care as good as in person in Fremont?
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 Fremont.
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.
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.
Start anxiety care in Fremont
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