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Psychiatric Consultation
With Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic
Our clinic includes a collaborative partnership with Psychotherapy Matters—a virtual platform that connects therapists and their clients to psychiatrists, making the journey towards recovery less stressful.
Psychiatrists are medical doctors that prescribe medication and offer a psychiatric diagnosis. Throughout the process and during these psychiatric consultations, your therapist is always present to help you feel comfortable and contribute to the doctor’s evaluation if required.
Most clients wait 6-18 months for a psychiatric consult. Your wait is significantly reduced to 6 to 8 weeks. These consultations come with the added convenience of meeting the psychiatrist virtually while in your therapist’s office or your own home.
Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic
The Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic's collaborative care model enables psychiatrists to connect with clients via secure video conferencing through the Ontario Telemedicine Network (similar to Zoom, but confidential). With your consent, the psychiatric consultation will take place via video conference while your therapist is present with you.
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These consultations provide clients with necessary medications (prescriptions sent directly to the patient's pharmacy), medication reviews, and, if requested, assistance with diagnoses. It also allows your therapist to collaborate with you, your family doctor, and the psychiatrist in a coordinated care approach.
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Following the consultation, a clinical note is sent to the family doctor outlining the therapeutic interventions that have taken place and the ongoing care the client will receive with their therapist. If further follow-up with the psychiatrist is recommended by the psychiatrist or therapist, this will be included in the initial referral, so no additional referrals are needed. The Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic ensures clients receive timely care with the support of a multidisciplinary team.
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For more information or to book a free 30-minute consultation:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to see a psychiatrist?
If you are interested in meeting with a medically trained mental health professional who can explore your psychological and physical well-being, you may benefit from seeing a psychiatrist. This can include a formal diagnosis or medication recommendations/changes.
How do I book with a psychiatrist?
Please let your therapist know if you’re interested in seeing a psychiatrist. Consultations can be booked after your second psychotherapy session. You will get a referral form to give to your family doctor. Once the family doctor has faxed the referral form to Psychotherapy Matters, your therapist can book your appointment!
How long are psychiatric appointments?
Do I have to pay extra for a psychiatric consultation?
No! The consultations take place with both your therapist, and the psychiatrist. The therapist’s regular fees may apply. The doctor’s time is covered by OHIP.
The first consultation is usually 90 minutes long. Follow-ups are 20 minutes long so they can take place during a regular psychotherapy session.