Cost / Maine
How much does a psychiatrist cost in Maine without insurance?
shrinkMD publishes its self-pay prices, and they are the same across Maine. Here is the number, and what it buys.
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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The number
What a psychiatrist costs in Maine
Cost is the part most Maine practices leave vague. This page does not. Below are shrinkMD's real self-pay prices and what they mean for getting psychiatric care in Maine.
Here is the entire fee schedule: a first evaluation from $295, follow-ups between $110 and $215, and an optional membership at $49 per month where it's offered (Maine, once intake opens). Prices shown are shrinkMD's published self-pay rates as of July 2, 2026, and are the same in every state where we practice.
What it costs
shrinkMD self-pay prices for Maine
| Service | Self-pay price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Initial evaluation | $295 or $395 | $295 with a psychiatric nurse practitioner or $395 with a psychiatrist: a full 45 to 60 minute evaluation, diagnosis, and written plan. |
| Follow-up visits | $110 to $215 | Per visit, depending on clinician and length. Member rates are lower where membership is offered. |
| Membership (optional) | $49 per month | Lower follow-up prices ($145 psychiatrist, $110 nurse practitioner, $120 therapy). First 30 days free. Maine only, once intake opens; not available in Nebraska or Florida at launch. |
Access in Maine
Why cash pay makes sense in Maine
Maine, one of the most rural states in the country, has about 1.4 million people, spread across small towns and a long coastline. Many residents live hours from the nearest psychiatrist, and rural Maine has long faced a shortage of mental health providers. A flat, published fee plus a video visit means your spot on the Maine map does not decide how much care costs or how far you travel for it.
Cash pay is not automatically the pricier route. Insurance psychiatry often means shorter visits, a rotating cast of clinicians, and out-of-pocket costs you cannot predict until the claim settles. A published price with a full evaluation and one steady clinician is a different kind of value.
National data show that waits for a new outpatient psychiatric appointment often run beyond four weeks, and longer in rural areas, per AnxietyResearch. Cash-pay telepsychiatry is often quicker to reach because it does not depend on a plan's in-network panel.
Insurance
What about insurance?
shrinkMD is cash pay in Maine and everywhere else. We do not bill or participate with commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or other government plans. On request we can provide a superbill you may submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement, though reimbursement is determined solely by your plan and is not guaranteed.
For the reasoning behind the model, see why we do not accept insurance. For care itself, see our anxiety and depression pages for Maine.
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
How much does a psychiatrist cost in Maine without insurance?
shrinkMD's Maine prices are published: $295 to start, $110 to $215 for follow-ups, and an optional $49 per month membership with a free first month. Prices are published and the same in every state where we practice.
Do you take insurance in Maine?
No. shrinkMD is cash pay in Maine. We can provide a superbill on request for possible out-of-network reimbursement, but your plan decides whether you are reimbursed, and it is not guaranteed.
Is online psychiatry cheaper than in-person in Maine?
It depends on your coverage. Cash pay in Maine gives you a predictable price and a longer visit; strong in-network benefits could still make an insurance practice cheaper out of pocket.
How much does an online psychiatrist cost without insurance?
shrinkMD's self-pay prices are initial evaluations from $295, follow-ups $110 to $215, and an optional $49 per month membership. The prices are the same in every state where we practice.
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