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Online psychiatry for Orlando, Florida
Board certified telepsychiatry for adults across Orlando and Central Florida, from Downtown, Winter Park, and College Park to Lake Nona, Dr. Phillips, and the communities around the theme parks. Expert psychiatric care by secure video, built to fit real schedules.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed June 8, 2026 · Editorial policy
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Psychiatric care built around your schedule
Orlando is one of the fastest growing metros in the country, and a huge share of the region works in service and hospitality, from the theme parks and resorts to restaurants, hotels, and the convention corridor. Those jobs run on nights, weekends, and split shifts, and that's exactly when most clinics are closed. shrinkMD brings board certified care to you by secure video, so a standing appointment doesn't have to compete with your shift or a long drive across a sprawling metro.
As Central Florida keeps growing, demand for psychiatric care has outpaced the supply of providers, and new residents often land on a waitlist. We see adults across the Orlando area with the flexibility that shift work and family schedules call for, and with the follow up that keeps care consistent.
You'll work with a clinician licensed in Florida who treats you as a whole person, whether you're Downtown, out in Lake Nona, or anywhere between.
What we treat
Conditions we treat
Care for the full range of adult mental health conditions, by secure video.
Specialty Populations
Athletes, students, professionals, healthcare workers, first responders, and veterans.
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From Downtown to the suburbs, expert care is a few days away.
How it works
Getting started in Orlando
Quick intake
Share your history and goals through a simple, secure form, in minutes.
Schedule fast
Pick a near term video visit. No referral, no long waitlist.
Meet your clinician
A thorough evaluation, a clear diagnosis, and a plan built around you.
Ongoing care
Continuity and follow up with the same clinician over time.
Orlando resources
Mental health resources in Orlando
Public starting points for care in the Orlando area. These are informational, not endorsements, and phone numbers and details can change. None replace evaluation by a licensed clinician.
- Crisis, 24/7: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988). Heart of Florida United Way runs the region's 211 helpline, free and confidential around the clock, with crisis support and local referrals across Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties. Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898211. Call 911 for emergencies.
- NAMI Central Florida, serving Greater Orlando: education, support groups, and helplines at 407-253-1900.
- Hospital and academic care: AdventHealth, Orlando Health, and the University of Central Florida offer psychiatric and behavioral health services and referrals, including Baker Act receiving facilities.
- Central Florida Cares Health System: the managing entity that coordinates publicly funded behavioral health services across Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Brevard counties.
- Florida Medicaid: behavioral health coverage and provider information at flmedicaidmanagedcare.com and myflfamilies.com.
- Veterans: the Orlando VA Medical Center serves the area. Veterans Crisis Line, call 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
Cost and coverage
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Florida
shrinkMD operates on a transparent self pay basis, so you always know the cost up front, with no surprise bills. If your plan includes out of network telehealth benefits, we can provide the documentation you need to submit for reimbursement.
We're built for timely access. Many Florida patients schedule a full evaluation as soon as availability allows, not the months long wait common in traditional practices, with online scheduling, virtual visits that remove travel and missed workdays, and consistent follow up that never restarts your care.
Local to you
Orlando neighborhoods and nearby areas we serve
shrinkMD provides telepsychiatry across Orlando and the surrounding communities, including:
- Downtown, Thornton Park, and the Lake Eola area
- College Park and Audubon Park
- Winter Park and Maitland
- Lake Nona and Medical City
- Dr. Phillips, MetroWest, and the tourist corridor
- Baldwin Park and Conway
- the theme park and resort workforce communities
- and nearby Kissimmee, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Apopka, and Oviedo
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Orlando?
Yes. You can be seen anywhere in Orlando and Central Florida by secure video, as long as you're physically located in Florida and your clinician holds an active Florida license at the time of your appointment.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Orlando?
No. shrinkMD does not prescribe controlled substances. We use non controlled medications such as SSRIs and SNRIs, paired with coordinated therapy.
How fast can I be seen in Orlando?
Many patients schedule a full evaluation as soon as availability allows, depending on availability, which is often much faster than the wait for an in person psychiatrist in a fast growing metro.
What areas of Orlando do you serve?
All of it by secure video, from Downtown, Winter Park, and College Park to Lake Nona, Dr. Phillips, and nearby Kissimmee, Sanford, and Altamonte Springs.
Do you work with theme park, resort, and hospitality shift workers?
Yes. A lot of Central Florida runs on nights, weekends, and split shifts. Telepsychiatry lets you keep consistent care and follow up from home around your schedule, without losing a shift to a cross town appointment.
What number do I call in Orlando for a mental health emergency?
Call or text 988 from anywhere in Orlando, or dial 211 for the Heart of Florida United Way helpline, staffed 24/7 with crisis support and referrals. If you may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department, including local Baker Act receiving facilities.
Does insurance cover telepsychiatry in Orlando?
shrinkMD operates on a transparent self pay basis. If your plan includes out of network telehealth benefits, we can provide documentation you can submit for reimbursement.
Where do appointments take place?
Wherever you are in the Orlando area, by secure, HIPAA compliant video, from home, work, or any private spot with an internet connection.
I work nights and weekends in hospitality. When can I actually be seen?
We schedule around theme park, hotel, and restaurant shifts, including morning slots after overnight work. A 20 minute video follow up from home beats losing an afternoon you do not have.
I just moved to Orlando and my old psychiatrist is out of state. Can you take over?
Yes, for non controlled medications. After an evaluation and records review, your clinician can continue or adjust your current plan, so a move does not become a gap in treatment.
Get started in Orlando
Expert psychiatric care, wherever you are in Orlando. Complete the intake and book your evaluation online, often as soon as availability allows.
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