Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Anxiety in Maine
Board certified, physician led care for anxiety, by secure video, for adults across Maine.
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 care in Maine
Anxiety care for adults in Maine
Living with anxiety is hard enough without a months-long wait to see a psychiatrist. shrinkMD provides licensed, board certified online psychiatry for adults across Maine, focused on anxiety, by secure video. Anxiety and depression are our focus.
Maine is one of the most rural states in the country, home to about 1.4 million people, spread across small towns and a long coastline. Many residents live hours from the nearest psychiatrist, and rural Maine has long faced a shortage of mental health providers. Timely online anxiety care matters here for exactly that reason: you meet a board certified clinician by video, on a schedule that fits your life, instead of driving hours or waiting months.
Our approach
How shrinkMD treats 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. First we figure out what kind of anxiety you are dealing with, then we match it with non-controlled treatment and skills that target the pattern, whether that is chronic worry, panic, or social fear. 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.
Access in Maine
Why Maine turns to online care
Why Maine residents are turning to online care. Many residents live hours from the nearest psychiatrist, and rural Maine has long faced a shortage of mental health providers. shrinkMD serves adults statewide, including Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, Augusta, Biddeford. You see the same clinician each visit, which is what makes anxiety treatment actually build over time.
Getting started
Starting anxiety care in Maine
shrinkMD is opening to patients first in Maine. Join the waitlist now and we will reach out the day intake opens, or read how to start care to check eligibility, what we treat, and pricing.
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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.
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 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 you treat anxiety in Maine specifically?
Yes. shrinkMD holds a clinical license in Maine and provides anxiety care for adults there by secure video, with the same clinician over time and no controlled substances.
Is online psychiatry legit?
Yes. shrinkMD is LegitScript certified and led by a board certified psychiatrist, with care delivered by licensed clinicians over secure, HIPAA compliant video.
Start anxiety care in Maine
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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