Our services
The right care, matched to your needs
We know that the current mental health system can be overwhelming. There are multiple options for medication, and various forms of psychotherapy. It’s hard to know where to start, or what to do if your therapeutic progress begins to stall. You want to feel better and get back to living a full life.
Psychotherapy Matters was developed to create a new model of accessible, compassionate collaborative mental health care for every Ontarian. We link therapists and their clients with family doctors and nurse practitioners (primary care providers, PCPs), through a secure online care platform. We facilitate more connected care.
Getting started with our virtual collaboration
The Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Collaboration enables your therapist to work collaboratively with you, your primary care provider (PCP), and when appropriate, a psychiatrist (requires a referral from your PCP).
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in mental health issues. They differ from other mental health professionals because they have medical training.
The platform provides “virtual psychiatric consultation” because the psychiatrist will only be present via secure video conferencing. With your consent, the psychiatric consultation will occur with your therapist present in the room or online with you, and with everyone working as a team.
Mental health care that fits your needs
Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Collaboration (PMVC) provides the right combination of mental health care, according to your needs.
Linking psychiatrists and therapists
Using our secure video-conferencing platform, psychiatrists (physicians with expertise in both medical and psychological aspects of care) can collaborate with clients and their therapists.
Team-based mental health care
Primary care providers (family doctors and nurse practitioners), psychotherapists, and – when needed – psychiatrists work together to support a coordinated treatment plan for the client.
“Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Collaboration supports my Psychotherapy practice through invaluable psychiatry consultations delivered by caring and dedicated Psychiatrists. My clients benefit from virtual diagnosis, medication and psychotherapy recommendations, provided within the comfort of my office. This is an exceptional service!”
Leila Mackay M.A. R.P., Member