Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Depression in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Board certified, physician led depression care for adults in Cape Elizabeth, 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 Cape Elizabeth
Depression help in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
If you are searching for depression help in Cape Elizabeth, you are probably tired of waitlists. shrinkMD is built for timely access, so you can meet a clinician from home.
Cape Elizabeth is a residential coastal town just south of Portland. Its residents, families in one of Greater Portland's quieter communities, deserve psychiatric care that does not require a long drive or a long wait. shrinkMD is licensed across Maine and serves Cape Elizabeth by secure video.
Mental health shortage data
Is Cape Elizabeth a mental health shortage area?
Cumberland County outlined; dot marks Cape Elizabeth. Light teal: other designated counties.
Neither Cape Elizabeth 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 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 treat depression with a full evaluation, non-controlled medication when it helps, and coordinated therapy, and we keep the same clinician with you so the plan actually builds over time. 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 Cape Elizabeth without the wait
Cape Elizabeth is home to about 9,500 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 Cape Elizabeth adults.
Care that fits
Online depression care that fits Cape Elizabeth life
Online care fits how Cape Elizabeth 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 depression care or depression care across Maine.
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
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 you handle treatment-resistant depression?
We evaluate carefully and adjust based on your history. If a higher level of care is needed, we will say so and help you find it.
What does online depression treatment 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 can provide a superbill.
Do I have to live in Cape Elizabeth to be seen?
You need to be located in Maine during your visits, since that is where we are licensed. Cape Elizabeth and the surrounding area are covered.
Is online depression care as good as in person in Cape Elizabeth?
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 Cape Elizabeth.
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 Cape Elizabeth
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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