South Portland, Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Depression in South Portland, Maine
Board certified, physician led depression 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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Depression in South Portland
Depression help in South Portland, Maine
People in South Portland should not have to leave town or wait months to get depression treatment. With shrinkMD, a board certified clinician is a video visit away.
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 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. Depression care here is measurement-based: we evaluate carefully, choose a non-controlled medication when it fits, track your symptoms with validated scales, and adjust until you are genuinely better. We do not prescribe controlled substances. Depression care here relies on evidence-based, non-controlled medication and consistent follow-up, which is what actually moves the needle over time.
Why timely care matters
Getting depression 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 depression care fills for South Portland adults.
Care that fits
Online depression care that fits South Portland life
Online care fits how South Portland 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
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 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 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 depression care as good as in person in South Portland?
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 South Portland.
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 South Portland
shrinkMD is opening first in Maine and Nebraska. Join the waitlist and we'll email you when booking opens in your state.
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