Yarmouth, Maine
Online Psychiatrist for Depression in Yarmouth, Maine
Board certified, physician led depression 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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Depression in Yarmouth
Depression help in Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth.
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 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. Our approach to depression is patient and evidence based: understand the whole picture, start safe and effective non-controlled treatment, and adjust based on how you respond, not guesswork. Care stays non-controlled here. For depression, that means proven antidepressant options and steady monitoring rather than anything with dependence risk.
Why timely care matters
Getting depression 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 depression care fills for Yarmouth adults.
Care that fits
Online depression care that fits Yarmouth life
Online care fits how Yarmouth 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.
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 depression care as good as in person in Yarmouth?
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 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 depression care in Yarmouth
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