Gretna, Nebraska
Online Psychiatrist for Anxiety in Gretna, Nebraska
Board certified, physician led anxiety care for adults in Gretna, 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 Gretna
Anxiety help in Gretna, Nebraska
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 Gretna.
Gretna is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Omaha metro, in Sarpy County. Its residents, young families, commuters, and professionals working in the Omaha metro, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Nebraska and serves Gretna by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is Gretna a mental health shortage area?
Sarpy County outlined; dot marks Gretna. Light teal: other designated counties.
Sarpy County, home to Gretna, 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 Sarpy 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. Good anxiety care is not about numbing it. We diagnose carefully, use non-controlled medication when it earns its place, and pair it with strategies that lower the baseline so the worry has less to grab onto. 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 Gretna without the wait
Gretna is home to about 9,000 residents. 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 Gretna adults.
Care that fits
Online anxiety care that fits Gretna life
For Gretna, video visits remove the usual barriers. You get a full evaluation and a real plan, then steady follow-up with the same clinician, without leaving home. 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.
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 have to live in Gretna to be seen?
You need to be located in Nebraska during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Gretna and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online anxiety care as good as in person in Gretna?
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 Gretna.
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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