Portland, Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Anxiety in Portland, Maine
Board certified, physician led anxiety care for adults in Portland, 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 Portland
Anxiety help in Portland, Maine
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 Portland.
Portland is the commercial and medical hub of the region. Its residents, longtime Mainers, port and service workers, college students, and a growing number of remote professionals, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Maine and serves Portland by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is Portland a mental health shortage area?
Cumberland County outlined; dot marks Portland. Light teal: other designated counties.
Neither Portland nor the rest of Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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. Good anxiety care is not about numbing it. We diagnose carefully, use non-controlled medication when it earns its place, and pair it with strategies that lower the baseline so the worry has less to grab onto. 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 Portland without the wait
Portland is home to about 70,000 residents, the 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 Portland adults.
Care that fits
Online anxiety care that fits Portland life
Online care fits how Portland 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
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.
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.
Do I have to live in Portland to be seen?
You need to be located in Maine during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Portland and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online anxiety care as good as in person in Portland?
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 Portland.
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 Portland
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