Lincoln, Nebraska
Online Psychiatrist for Anxiety in Lincoln, Nebraska
Board certified, physician led anxiety care for adults in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln
Anxiety help in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln.
Lincoln is the state capital and home to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Its residents, state government workers, university students and staff, healthcare workers, and families, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Nebraska and serves Lincoln by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is Lincoln a mental health shortage area?
Lancaster County outlined; dot marks Lincoln. Light teal: other designated counties.
Lincoln is in Lancaster County, which sits entirely inside Mental Health Catchment Area 5, a federally designated mental health shortage area with a score of 12 out of 25.
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 Nebraska can widen your options. See which professional fits what you need.
See Lancaster 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. 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 Lincoln without the wait
Lincoln is home to about 295,000 residents, the second-largest city in 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 Lincoln adults.
Care that fits
Online anxiety care that fits Lincoln life
Telepsychiatry suits Lincoln well: no commute, no waiting room, and the same board certified clinician over time, which is what makes anxiety treatment actually stick. 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.
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.
Do I have to live in Lincoln to be seen?
You need to be located in Nebraska during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Lincoln and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online anxiety care as good as in person in Lincoln?
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 Lincoln.
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 Lincoln
shrinkMD is opening first in Maine and Nebraska. Join the waitlist and we'll email you when booking opens in your state.
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