PSYCHIATRIC CARE COORDINATION

Assessment, Diagnosis & Psychiatric Medication Management in Ottawa

Are you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck? You may be struggling with symptoms you can’t explain, emotions that feel out of control, or behaviors that are starting to interfere with your everyday life.

Perhaps you suspect ADHD, ASD, anxiety, or depression—or maybe you just know something isn’t right. These challenges can affect your ability to work, connect with others, or even take care of yourself.

Getting clarity can be life-changing.

How Our Ottawa Clinic Can Help

At Fluxo Psychotherapy, we specialize in helping you find that clarity.

We’ve partnered with Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic (PMVC) to offer a compassionate, collaborative path to psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management.

Psychotherapy Matters is a secure, virtual network that connects therapists and psychiatrists for integrated mental health care. It shortens psychiatric wait times to 6–8 weeks (compared to the typical 6–18 months), with your therapist by your side during every consultation.

Sessions take place virtually, from the comfort of your home or your therapist’s Ottawa office.

You’re never alone. Your dedicated Ottawa-based therapist walks with you through every stage, ensuring your experience is safe, informed, and supported.

How It Works

When you choose our Assessment & Diagnosis service in Ottawa, you can expect a trauma-informed, personalized experience from start to finish.

Your assessment appointment is virtual and private—just you, your therapist, and the psychiatrist.

Your therapist will:

  • Handle all referral paperwork
  • Book and attend your psychiatric appointment with you
  • Advocate for you during the assessment
  • Collaborate with the psychiatrist and your doctor to create a customized care plan
  • Support next steps such as medication discussions, school or work accommodations (e.g., IEP or ODSP applications), and ongoing therapy
  • If ongoing psychiatric care is needed, you can continue seeing the same psychiatrist with your therapist booking the follow-ups 

Our Process

To make your experience as seamless as possible, we guide you through each step:

  1. Intake Session: Your therapist gathers important background information.
  2. Paperwork: Your therapist completes all referral documentation.
  3. Doctor Referral: You take the completed form to your family doctor (or a nurse practitioner/walk-in clinic) for signature and faxing to PMVC.
  4. Scheduling: Your therapist receives your booking invitation and confirms the appointment.
  5. Preparation Session: You and your therapist prepare together for your assessment.
  6. PMVC Appointment: You meet with the psychiatrist virtually, with your therapist present.
  7. Debrief: After your assessment, your therapist supports you in understanding and implementing the psychiatrist’s recommendations.
  8. Ongoing Support: Continued therapy, medication discussions, and collaboration as needed.

Meet Our Therapists that Can Coordinate Psychiatric Care

Our Ottawa-based team of licensed therapists is trained in trauma-informed care, collaborative case management, and diagnostic support. Each therapist in this program has experience working alongside psychiatrists to ensure a holistic, client-centered experience.

Please contact us to be matched with the therapist best suited to your needs.

Insurance & Coverage

Psychiatric consultations are fully covered by OHIP. You must have valid OHIP coverage.

 

  • Intake and Preparation Sessions: your therapist Standard Therapy Session Fee
  • Paperwork Preparation Fee: $95
  • Initial assessment: ~120 minutes at $380
  • Follow-up sessions: ~30 minutes (often included in regular therapy sessions)

 

For ADHD or ASD diagnoses, PMVC offers specialized programs with a $350 additional fee (via ADHD Matters or ASD Matters).

FAQ's

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

Seeking psychiatric help can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Find answers to common questions below or reach out to us directly.

Do I need to see a psychiatrist?

If you’re seeking a formal diagnosis or considering psychiatric medication, a consultation with a psychiatrist may be the right step.

Speak with one of our therapists at Fluxo Psychotherapy. After two sessions, they can complete your referral and walk you through the next steps.

Psychiatrist time is covered by OHIP. Regular therapy and paperwork fees apply. A $350 fee applies only if you pursue an ADHD or ASD diagnosis.

Initial sessions are about 90 minutes. Follow-ups are typically 20–30 minutes and may be integrated into ongoing therapy.

Through Fluxo Psychotherapy affiliation with Psychotherapy Matters, psychiatric wait times can be 6–8 weeks (compared to the typical 6–18 months), with your therapist by your side during every consultation.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're in Ottawa or across Ontario and need a psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, or medication management, we invite you to begin today.