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Online psychiatry for Westchester County, New York
Westchester families are used to solving problems with research and resources, then psychiatry hands them a waitlist anyway. shrinkMD brings board certified online psychiatry to the whole county, from Yonkers to Bedford, with evaluations within days by secure video.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed June 8, 2026 · Editorial policy
Care in Westchester County
Real psychiatry, without the local waitlist
Westchester has no shortage of excellent clinicians on paper, from White Plains to Scarsdale, but the private practices that anchor the county's reputation often run closed panels, long waits, and fees quoted only by phone. Professionals commuting on Metro-North and parents managing full households end up postponing their own care for months.
shrinkMD makes it immediate and discreet. You meet a board certified clinician licensed in New York by secure video from your home in Rye, your office in White Plains, or anywhere private, usually within days of booking. Fees are published, evaluations run a full hour, and nothing touches an insurance database.
That last point matters here: many of our Westchester patients value that cash pay psychiatry keeps treatment entirely between them and their clinician. We treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, bipolar disorder, ADHD evaluation needs, and more, with measured follow up that actually happens.
What we treat
Conditions we treat
Evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing care for the full range of adult outpatient conditions.
Sleep & Insomnia
Chronic insomnia and disrupted sleep, treated without controlled substances.
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From the river towns to the Sound Shore, expert care is a few days away, discreet and direct.
Getting started
Getting started in Westchester County
Complete the secure intake
A few minutes online so we can match you with the right clinician.
Meet your clinician by video
A full 45 to 60 minute evaluation from anywhere private in the area, as clinician availability allows.
Get your plan the same day
A working diagnosis, clear next steps, and prescriptions to your local pharmacy when appropriate.
Follow up that actually happens
Short measured visits with the same clinician, scheduled around real life in Westchester County.
Local resources
Mental health resources in the Westchester County area
Westchester has strong county and community mental health resources.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
- Emergency: 911 or the nearest emergency department, including Westchester Medical Center and White Plains Hospital
- Westchester County Crisis Prevention and Response Team serves the county
- NAMI Westchester offers support groups and family education
Access
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in New York
shrinkMD operates as a transparent cash pay practice: we do not bill insurance, which is what keeps evaluations a full hour, follow ups consistent, and your records entirely out of insurer databases. Fees are flat and published before you book, HSA and FSA funds work, and superbills are available for possible out of network reimbursement.
Our clinicians are licensed in New York and see patients by secure video anywhere in the state, as clinician availability allows. If we are ever not the right level of care, we say so plainly and help you find what is.
Where we serve
Westchester County and nearby areas we serve
We serve the entire county by video, identically:
- Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Mount Vernon
- White Plains, Scarsdale, and Hartsdale
- Rye, Harrison, and the Sound Shore
- Chappaqua, Armonk, and northern Westchester
- Tarrytown, Dobbs Ferry, and the river towns
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Related care and next steps
Related conditions
- Psychiatric evaluation in Westchester County
- Medication management in Westchester County
- Anxiety treatment in Westchester County
- Depression treatment in Westchester County
- All of New York
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- Online psychiatry in Buffalo
- Online psychiatry in Rochester
- Online psychiatry in Albany
- Online psychiatry in Manhattan
- Online psychiatry in Brooklyn
- Online psychiatry in Queens
- Online psychiatry in Long Island
- Online psychiatry in Syracuse
Helpful next steps
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Westchester County?
Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across New York, including Westchester County, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Westchester County?
No. shrinkMD does not prescribe controlled substances anywhere, including stimulants and benzodiazepines. We are upfront about this and effective with the evidence based alternatives.
How fast can I be seen in Westchester County?
Usually as clinician availability allows, compared to the months long waits common locally. Early treatment is easier treatment.
Will I see the same clinician each time?
Yes. Continuity is a core standard: one clinician who knows your history, your scores, and your goals, visit after visit.
What number do I call in Westchester County for a mental health emergency?
Call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. shrinkMD is an outpatient practice, not an emergency service, and we want you safe first.
Does insurance cover telepsychiatry in Westchester County?
We do not bill insurance. You pay a transparent flat fee per visit, HSA and FSA funds work, and we provide superbills you may submit for possible out of network reimbursement.
Where do appointments take place?
Wherever you have privacy and a connection: home, an office, or a parked car. There is no clinic to drive to and no waiting room.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed. Book directly, and with your permission we coordinate with your primary care clinician afterward.
Is this discreet? I'd rather my care not run through insurance.
That is built in. We never bill insurance, so no diagnosis, prescription, or visit note enters an insurer database. You pay a published flat fee and receive care behind your own closed door.
Can both my spouse and I be seen?
Yes, as separate patients with separate clinicians if you prefer. Many Westchester households start with one adult and add the other once they see how the process works.
Start online psychiatry in Westchester County
Call 1-877-747-4656 or book online. Appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Westchester County residents, by secure video from home.
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