OHIP-Covered Psychiatric Consultation Services
Whole Heart Mental Health & Wellness provides OHIP-covered psychiatric consultations for children, adolescents, and adults through a consultation-based model of care.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Ages 6–22)
Psychiatric consultations for children, adolescents, and young adults are provided by our Child and Adolescent Psychiatry team:
Dr. Stephanie Wiesenthal offers consultations online and in person (in-person appointments are available Mondays during daytime hours at 1739 Bathurst Street).
Dr. Garcia provides online consultations.
Dr. Nkungu provides online consultations.
Our nurse practitioners, Bridget Doan and Janet Gu, work within the clinic under psychiatric guidance and support assessment and follow-up care, including medication management where appropriate.
Adult Psychiatric Services
Whole Heart Mental Health & Wellness offers select adult psychiatric services through both physician and nurse practitioner providers.
Dr. Julien Blacklock, adult psychiatrist, provides OHIP-covered, consultation-based psychiatric assessments for adults by referral. His clinical focus includes anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Consultations are conducted virtually and include a comprehensive assessment with written recommendations sent to the referring physician.
Nurse Practitioner Janet Gu provides adult ADHD assessments and treatment on a private, fee-for-service basis.
Referral Process
A referral from a family physician, pediatrician, or nurse practitioner is required for all OHIP-covered psychiatric consultations. Once a referral is received, a member of the Whole Heart Mental Health & Wellness team will contact you to arrange scheduling.
What to Expect from a Psychiatric Consultation
Psychiatric consultations typically last one to two hours. The consultation is intended to assess and diagnose or clarify a mental health condition, provide evidence-based treatment recommendations, and outline appropriate next steps. Our psychiatrists do not provide psychotherapy or ongoing longitudinal psychiatric care. Following the consultation, a detailed report is sent to the referring physician, who remains responsible for ongoing management. In select cases and depending on availability, a limited follow-up consultation may be offered to review treatment response or refine recommendations.
Current wait times are approximately two to three months from the date the referral is received.
If urgent or immediate psychiatric support is required, please call 911 or attend your nearest emergency department.
Conditions We Do Not Treat
At this time, Whole Heart Mental Health & Wellness does not provide psychiatric assessment or treatment for eating disorders, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, or psychotic disorders. For these concerns, we recommend discussing referral to specialized services such as CAMH, Sunnybrook, or CMHA with your physician.
Follow-Up and Medication Management
Medication initiation and monitoring may be supported through our nurse practitioner team. Bridget Doan and Janet Gu provide private, fee-for-service follow-up care and work closely with our psychiatrists to implement and monitor treatment recommendations outlined in the psychiatric consultation report.
Therapy Services
A psychiatric consultation is not required to access therapy services at Whole Heart Mental Health & Wellness. Individuals seeking therapy may arrange an intake call with a mental health specialist to determine the most appropriate service. Therapy is not covered by OHIP, though many private insurance plans offer reimbursement.
To inquire about therapy services, please email therapy@wholeheartmentalhealth.com or call or text 647-345-0661.
We are committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based, and compassionate mental health care while working collaboratively with families and referring clinicians.