Yarmouth, Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Anxiety in Yarmouth, Maine
Board certified, physician led anxiety care for adults in Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth
Anxiety help in Yarmouth, Maine
People in Yarmouth should not have to leave town or wait months to get anxiety treatment. With shrinkMD, a board certified clinician is a video visit away.
Yarmouth is a close-knit residential community on the Royal River north of Portland. Its residents, families in a close-knit community north of Portland, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Maine and serves Yarmouth by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is Yarmouth a mental health shortage area?
Cumberland County outlined; dot marks Yarmouth. Light teal: other designated counties.
Neither Yarmouth 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. Our anxiety care follows the evidence: a careful diagnosis, non-controlled medication when it helps, and coordination with therapy such as CBT or exposure work, never benzodiazepines for ongoing treatment. 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 Yarmouth without the wait
Yarmouth is home to about 9,000 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 Yarmouth adults.
Care that fits
Online anxiety care that fits Yarmouth life
Telepsychiatry suits Yarmouth 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 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 Yarmouth to be seen?
You need to be located in Maine during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Yarmouth and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online anxiety care as good as in person in Yarmouth?
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 Yarmouth.
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 Yarmouth
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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