Bangor, Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Depression in Bangor, Maine
Board certified, physician led depression care for adults in Bangor, 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 Bangor
Depression help in Bangor, Maine
Getting help for depression in Bangor has often meant a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD brings a board certified psychiatrist to you by secure video instead.
Bangor is the largest city and the main commercial and medical hub of central and northern Maine. Its residents, families and workers who travel into the city for care from across a wide rural region, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Maine and serves Bangor by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is Bangor a mental health shortage area?
Penobscot County outlined; dot marks Bangor. Light teal: other designated counties.
Bangor itself isn't in a designated area, but parts of Penobscot County are: Houlton (score 18), Millinocket SA (score 17).
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 Penobscot 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 look past the label to what is actually going on, sleep, stress, medical factors, then treat with non-controlled medication when appropriate and a plan that rebuilds momentum step by step. 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 Bangor without the wait
Bangor is home to around 31,000 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 Bangor adults.
Care that fits
Online depression care that fits Bangor life
Telepsychiatry suits Bangor well: no commute, no waiting room, and the same board certified clinician over time, which is what makes depression 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 depression care or depression care across Maine.
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
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.
What if an antidepressant did not work before?
That is common and useful information. A careful re-evaluation often finds a better-fitting diagnosis or medication and a clearer plan.
How quickly can I be seen?
shrinkMD is designed for timely access instead of long waitlists. Actual timing depends on your state and clinician availability.
Do I have to live in Bangor to be seen?
You need to be located in Maine during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Bangor and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online depression care as good as in person in Bangor?
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 Bangor.
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.
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 depression care in Bangor
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