Omaha, Nebraska
Online Psychiatrist for Anxiety in Omaha, Nebraska
Board certified, physician led anxiety care for adults in Omaha, 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 Omaha
Anxiety help in Omaha, Nebraska
People in Omaha should not have to leave town or wait months to get anxiety treatment. With shrinkMD, a board certified clinician is a video visit away.
Omaha is the commercial and medical hub of the region, home to the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Its residents, healthcare and university workers, professionals, families, immigrant communities, and commuters, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Nebraska and serves Omaha by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is Omaha a mental health shortage area?
Douglas County outlined; dot marks Omaha. Light teal: other designated counties.
Douglas County, home to Omaha, 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 Douglas 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 start with a full evaluation to understand what is actually driving the anxiety, then build a plan that pairs non-controlled medication, like an SSRI or SNRI when it fits, with practical skills and therapy coordination. 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 Omaha without the wait
Omaha is home to around 488,000 residents, the 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 Omaha adults.
Care that fits
Online anxiety care that fits Omaha life
For Omaha, 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
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.
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 have to live in Omaha to be seen?
You need to be located in Nebraska during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Omaha and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online anxiety care as good as in person in Omaha?
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 Omaha.
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 Omaha
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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