Kennebunkport, Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Anxiety in Kennebunkport, Maine
Board certified, physician led anxiety care for adults in Kennebunkport, 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 Kennebunkport
Anxiety help in Kennebunkport, Maine
People in Kennebunkport should not have to leave town or wait months to get anxiety treatment. With shrinkMD, a board certified clinician is a video visit away.
Kennebunkport is a small coastal town whose population swells with summer residents and seasonal workers. Its residents, year-round residents along with seasonal workers and summer households, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Maine and serves Kennebunkport by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is Kennebunkport a mental health shortage area?
York County outlined; dot marks Kennebunkport. Light teal: other designated counties.
Neither Kennebunkport nor the rest of York 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 York 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. 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 Kennebunkport without the wait
Kennebunkport is home to a year-round population near 3,500 that climbs past 10,000 in summer. 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 Kennebunkport adults.
Care that fits
Online anxiety care that fits Kennebunkport life
Online care fits how Kennebunkport 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
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.
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 Kennebunkport to be seen?
You need to be located in Maine during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Kennebunkport and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online anxiety care as good as in person in Kennebunkport?
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 Kennebunkport.
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 Kennebunkport
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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