Business Details
Compassionate Psychiatry Services in Wellesley, MA
Greetings and welcome to my practice. If you have arrived here, chances are you are looking for some kind of help. Perhaps you have come to the right place. In my experience, life can be hard. It is part of the human experience and we all have ways of managing the ups and downs. At times, life's challenges can overwhelm our ability to cope. Symptoms or behaviors can emerge that interfere with our work, relationships, and quality of life. During these times, people often need professional help. Engaging professional help can be difficultvery difficult. Being vulnerable and facing the more fragile parts of oneself can be the hardest thing some people ever do. It takes courage, strength, and determination. The good news is it's worth it! For many, working through one's challenges can be life-changing, transformative, and freeing.I am an adult psychiatrist who treats individual clients with a wide range of concerns. Board certified with a full medical license, I am trained in the traditional model of mental health care. I primarily view myself as a psychotherapist but also have extensive training and experience in prescribing and managing psychiatric medications. This is a responsibility I take seriously. Though it can be an important part of some treatments, I view medication as only one of many tools used to help my patients get where they want to be. I practice an integrative model of care using the best of evidence-based modern psychiatry, relational psychotherapy, and a range of more holistic approaches.
Services
Initial Evaluation
Individual Psychotherapy
Psychopharmacology Management
Organizational Services
Media Sessions
Highlights and features
- We offer an integrative model combining modern psychiatry with holistic approaches
- Our board-certified psychiatrist has extensive training in trauma-informed care
- We prioritize personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Our practice maintains strict confidentiality and creates safe therapeutic spaces
- We accept out-of-network insurance reimbursement for flexible payment options
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Services
Initial Evaluation
Comprehensive assessment sessions lasting one to two meetings. We explore presenting issues while taking detailed medical and psychological histories. Using a strength-based approach, we develop formal treatment plans tailored to individual needs. This foundational process ensures clients feel comfortable with their recommended care path before beginning ongoing treatment.
Individual Psychotherapy
25 or 50-minute sessions focusing on evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Integrating dynamic/relational therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques and mind-body skills training. Sessions address emotional health needs through personalized interventions that promote resilience and well-being while maintaining strict confidentiality and therapeutic safety.
Psychopharmacology Management
Combined sessions addressing both psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management. While maintaining full licensing for medication monitoring, treatment emphasizes integrative approaches. Medication is viewed as one tool among many, reserved for cases where it complements ongoing psychotherapeutic work to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Organizational Services
Customized mental health support for organizations across sectors. Services include group sessions, workshops, and consultation on emotional health needs. Experienced in working with religious institutions, healthcare providers, educational organizations, nonprofits, and private sector entities to develop effective mental health strategies and service delivery models.
Media Sessions
Flexible telehealth options using secure platforms like telephone, Skype, or FaceTime. Designed for clients who prefer remote sessions while maintaining continuity of care. These sessions follow the same therapeutic framework as in-person visits, ensuring consistent quality regardless of delivery method.
People
Matthew T McGonagle
Psychiatrist
Board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 15 years of clinical experience. Completed specialized training in trauma treatment and mind-body medicine. Former Harvard Medical School instructor and director of outpatient psychiatric services. Integrates evidence-based practices with holistic approaches to mental health care.
Questions
What types of services do you offer?
I provide initial evaluations, individual psychotherapy, psychopharmacology management, organizational mental health services, and remote sessions via secure telehealth platforms.
Do you accept insurance?
My practice is private pay only. I provide documentation for out-of-network mental health benefits reimbursement through most insurance carriers.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I use an integrative model combining relational psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and mind-body skills training tailored to individual needs.
Are telehealth options available?
Yes, I offer secure remote sessions through telephone, Skype, or FaceTime platforms while maintaining the same therapeutic standards as in-person visits.
What is your cancellation policy?
Payment is due at the time of service. Please contact me directly for specific questions about session scheduling and cancellation requirements.
Do you prescribe medications?
Yes, I can prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as part of an integrated treatment approach, though I prefer combining this with psychotherapy.
