Psychiatric care
Virtual psychiatric assessment and treatment for adults in Ontario, with Dr. Khashayar Shariati, in English or Farsi.
How to get started
Care begins with a referral from a clinician who knows you.
Talk with your family doctor or treating clinician
Ask whether a psychiatric referral is right for you. If you would prefer appointments in Farsi, ask them to note this on the referral.
Your clinician faxes the referral
The referral fax is 416-309-8726. Your clinician can find what to include on the page for referring clinicians.
The referral is reviewed
Each referral is reviewed to see whether this practice can meet your needs. If a consultation is arranged, it takes place virtually, in English or Farsi.
Questions about a referral that has already been sent? Call 416-309-8725.
What care can include
- A detailed assessment, and a diagnosis or a clearer view of an uncertain one
- Advice about medication: starting, adjusting, stopping and managing side effects
- Treatment recommendations, including whether psychotherapy would help
- A written plan sent to your family doctor or the clinician who referred you
Some people need one consultation. Others need a period of treatment, or care shared with their family doctor. How long follow-up continues is a clinical decision, made with you. When the specialist work is done, care returns to your family doctor, who can refer you again if things change.
Common questions
What happens at the first appointment?
The first consultation is a chance to talk about what brought you here, your history, your health and medications, and how daily life has been going. You can ask questions.
Can my appointments be in Farsi?
Yes. Ask your family doctor or treating clinician to note your language preference on the referral. اطلاعات به زبان فارسی
What if I find forms or instructions hard to manage?
Please say so. Difficulty with paperwork, memory and getting started is common in depression, anxiety and ADHD, and it helps Dr. Shariati to know. Someone you trust can help you, with your permission.
What happens afterward?
You and Dr. Shariati discuss the findings and treatment recommendations. Follow-up depends on your needs.
Is psychotherapy available?
Psychotherapy services are in development and not yet available for booking. Read about psychotherapy plans.