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Online psychiatry for Portland, Maine
Board certified telepsychiatry for adults across Portland and Greater Portland, from the Old Port and Munjoy Hill to the West End, Deering, and the peninsula. Expert psychiatric care by secure video in Maine's largest city, without the parking hunt or the long wait.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed June 8, 2026 · Editorial policy
The largest city in Maine
Psychiatric care that reaches all of Portland
Portland is the largest city in Maine, set on a peninsula between Casco Bay and the Fore River, and home to a wide mix of longtime Mainers, young professionals, students, and a growing immigrant community. Even here, where most of the state's clinicians are based, a new patient can wait months for a psychiatric appointment and still face a parking hunt downtown. shrinkMD brings board certified care to you by secure video, so getting help doesn't mean circling the Old Port for a spot or sitting on a waitlist.
Greater Portland keeps growing, and demand for mental health care has grown with it. We provide consistent, convenient psychiatric care for adults across the city and its surrounding towns, from the peninsula neighborhoods to the suburbs, with local resources noted below.
You'll work with a clinician licensed in Maine, with the same warmth, continuity, and follow up you'd expect from an in person practice, reached from home, work, or anywhere in the Portland area.
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 the peninsula to the suburbs of Greater Portland, expert care is a few days away.
How it works
Getting started in Portland
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.
Portland resources
Mental health resources in the Portland area
Public starting points for care in and around Portland. These are informational, not endorsements, and details can change. None replace evaluation by a licensed clinician.
- Crisis, 24/7: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988). Maine Crisis Line: 1-888-568-1112, staffed around the clock by phone, text, and chat. Call 911 for emergencies.
- The Opportunity Alliance: the designated crisis provider for Cumberland County, with mobile crisis response and a walk in Crisis Center on Grant Street in Portland.
- Maine Medical Center in Portland and Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook: hospital and inpatient psychiatric care for Greater Portland.
- NAMI Maine: a statewide helpline, support groups, and an online database of more than 250 Maine mental health resources searchable by county, at namimaine.org.
- 211 Maine: dial 211 for free, confidential local referrals.
- MaineCare, Maine Medicaid: behavioral health coverage at maine.gov/dhhs.
- Veterans: the VA Maine Healthcare System serves the Portland area. Veterans Crisis Line, call 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
Cost and coverage
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Maine
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 Maine 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
Portland neighborhoods and nearby areas we serve
shrinkMD provides telepsychiatry across Portland and the surrounding Greater Portland communities, including:
- the Old Port and downtown
- Munjoy Hill and the East End
- the West End and Parkside
- Deering and North Deering
- East Bayside and Bayside
- Rosemont and Stroudwater
- the islands of Casco Bay
- and nearby Westbrook, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and South Portland
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Portland?
Yes. You can be seen anywhere in Portland and Greater Portland by secure video, as long as you're physically located in Maine and your clinician holds an active Maine license at the time of your appointment.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Portland?
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 Portland?
Many patients schedule a full evaluation as soon as availability allows, depending on availability, which is often much faster than finding an in person psychiatrist in the Portland area.
What areas of Portland do you serve?
All of it by secure video, from the Old Port, Munjoy Hill, and the West End to Deering, plus nearby Westbrook, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and South Portland.
Do I still need to drive into the city for appointments?
No. That's the point of telepsychiatry. You skip the trip to the peninsula and the parking hunt and meet your clinician by secure video from home, work, or any private spot.
What number do I call in Portland for a mental health emergency?
Call or text 988, or call the Maine Crisis Line at 1-888-568-1112, staffed 24/7 by phone, text, and chat. In Cumberland County, The Opportunity Alliance provides mobile crisis response. If you may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Does insurance cover telepsychiatry in Portland?
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 Portland area, by secure, HIPAA compliant video, from home, work, or any private spot with an internet connection.
I work shifts at a Portland hospital. Can psychiatric care fit around them?
Yes. We schedule around nights, post call days, and rotating blocks, and your care sits entirely outside hospital and employer systems. Clinician patients are a population we know well, including the licensing worries that keep many from seeking care.
Does video care reach the islands and the peninsula in winter?
Identically in February and July. No ferry timing, no snow on 295, no parking garage. As long as you are in Maine with a connection, your appointment happens.
Get started in Portland
Expert psychiatric care, wherever you are in Portland. Complete the intake and book your evaluation online, often as soon as availability allows.
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