Auburn, Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Depression in Auburn, Maine
Board certified, physician led depression care for adults in Auburn, 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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Depression in Auburn
Depression help in Auburn, Maine
Depression 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 depression in Auburn.
Auburn is an Androscoggin River city that, with neighboring Lewiston, forms Maine's second-largest metro area. Its residents, working families across the twin-city area, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Maine and serves Auburn by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is Auburn a mental health shortage area?
Androscoggin County outlined; dot marks Auburn. Light teal: other designated counties.
Auburn itself isn't in a designated area, but parts of Androscoggin County are: LI-Livermore SA (score 13).
A shortage designation means there are too few mental health providers for the people who live there, which often shows up as longer waits. Your primary care clinician can start treatment, and telepsychiatry with a clinician licensed in Maine can widen your options. See which professional fits what you need.
See Androscoggin 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 depression
Depression can look like low mood, loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, fatigue, changes in sleep or appetite, trouble concentrating, or a heavy hopelessness that will not lift. We begin with a thorough evaluation to get the diagnosis right, then build a plan that often combines a non-controlled antidepressant when appropriate with therapy coordination and regular check-ins. No controlled substances are involved. Depression responds to accurate diagnosis, the right non-controlled medication, and follow-up that does not drop off after the first visit.
Why timely care matters
Getting depression care in Auburn without the wait
Auburn is home to about 23,000 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 depression care fills for Auburn adults.
Care that fits
Online depression care that fits Auburn life
Care from home works for Auburn. 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 depression care or depression care across Maine.
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is online treatment effective for depression?
Yes. Studies consistently find virtual psychiatric care matches in-person care for depression, with the added benefit of easier, more consistent follow-up.
What medications might be used?
Non-controlled options such as SSRIs, SNRIs, and other evidence-based antidepressants, chosen and monitored for your situation. We do not prescribe controlled substances.
Can I get therapy as well as medication?
Yes. We coordinate evidence-based therapy alongside medication, and for many people the combination works better than either alone.
Do I have to live in Auburn to be seen?
You need to be located in Maine during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Auburn and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online depression care as good as in person in Auburn?
For most adults, yes. Research shows video-based psychiatric care matches in-person care for depression, and it is often easier to keep up with from Auburn.
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.
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 depression care in Auburn
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