South Portland, Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Anxiety in South Portland, Maine
Board certified, physician led anxiety care for adults in South 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 South Portland
Anxiety help in South Portland, Maine
Getting help for anxiety in South Portland has often meant a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD brings a board certified psychiatrist to you by secure video instead.
South Portland is a commuter city directly across the harbor from Portland. Its residents, commuters, families, and workers just across the harbor from Portland, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Maine and serves South Portland by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is South Portland a mental health shortage area?
Cumberland County outlined; dot marks South Portland. Light teal: other designated counties.
Neither South 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. 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 South Portland without the wait
South Portland is home to about 26,000 residents. 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 South Portland adults.
Care that fits
Online anxiety care that fits South Portland life
Care from home works for South Portland. 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
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.
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.
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 I have to live in South Portland to be seen?
You need to be located in Maine during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. South Portland and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online anxiety care as good as in person in South 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 South Portland.
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.
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 South Portland
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