Lewiston, Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Anxiety in Lewiston, Maine
Board certified, physician led anxiety care for adults in Lewiston, 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 Lewiston
Anxiety help in Lewiston, Maine
People in Lewiston should not have to leave town or wait months to get anxiety treatment. With shrinkMD, a board certified clinician is a video visit away.
Lewiston is a former mill city with a large Franco-American community, a sizable immigrant population, and Bates College. Its residents, working families, recent immigrants, and college students, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Maine and serves Lewiston by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is Lewiston a mental health shortage area?
Androscoggin County outlined; dot marks Lewiston. Light teal: other designated counties.
Lewiston itself isn't in a designated area, but parts of Androscoggin County are: LI-Livermore SA (score 13).
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 Androscoggin 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. 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 Lewiston without the wait
Lewiston is home to about 38,000 residents, the second-largest city in Maine. 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 Lewiston adults.
Care that fits
Online anxiety care that fits Lewiston life
Care from home works for Lewiston. The same clinician, secure video visits, and a plan that builds over time, instead of starting over with someone new each appointment. 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
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.
What if my anxiety comes with panic attacks?
Panic is part of what we treat. A careful evaluation sorts out the pattern, and the plan targets both the background anxiety and the panic itself.
Do I have to live in Lewiston to be seen?
You need to be located in Maine during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Lewiston and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online anxiety care as good as in person in Lewiston?
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 Lewiston.
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.
Start anxiety care in Lewiston
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