Medically Assisted Therapy, Led by a ClinicalTeam
Medically Assisted Therapy (MAT) is an innovative approach designed to help people engage more fully in therapy — especially when symptoms have been persistent or when other approaches have provided limited relief. It’s delivered under psychiatric oversight, within an interdisciplinary model of care, and supported by evidence-based therapies.
Who Medically Assisted Therapy is for
When symptoms feel persistent, complex, or layered.
Some people come to medically assisted therapy because they feel stuck. Others come because they’ve been experiencing symptoms for a long time and want an approach that helps them access therapy differently. MAT may be considered when symptoms are persistent, complex, or layered.
Medically Assisted Therapy may be a good fit if:
- Your depression or low mood that hasn't improved the way you hoped
- Anxiety feels chronic, intense, or hard to shift
- You have trauma symptoms or experiences that still feel close to the surface
- There are substance use concerns, especially when connected to underlying mental health factors
- You have chronic pain when mental health and pain are closely linked
Not sure, don't worry
You don't need to know if MAT is right for you before reaching out. The first step is a conversation and a clinical assessment.
What Medically Assisted Therapy is
Designed to support meaningful therapeutic work.
Medically Assisted Therapy is designed to support meaningful therapeutic work — including insight, reflection, emotional processing, and the ability to approach difficult experiences from new perspectives. The focus is not only the session itself, but the preparation and integration that surround it, helping people translate insight into practical change.
MAT is facilitated by an interdisciplinary medical team under the direction and oversight of psychiatrists, and it is integrated with evidence-based psychotherapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Structured outpatient care
You return home after your appointments
Facilitated by an interdisciplinary medical team
Under the oversight of psychiatrists
Integrated with evidence-based psychotherapy
What the process looks like
A structured care pathway, shaped around you.
Medically Assisted Therapy is delivered within a structured care pathway. Your exact plan depends on your clinical needs and goals, but typically includes:
Assessment and planning
We begin by understanding what’s bringing you in, what you’ve tried, and what “progress” would look like for you.
Preparation
You’ll meet with your care team to build context, establish grounding strategies, and prepare for the therapeutic work.
Medically assisted sessions
Sessions occur with medical oversight and a clear plan, as part of a broader therapeutic approach.
Integration and ongoing therapy
Integration is where change becomes sustainable — processing what came up, building skills, and applying insight in everyday life.
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Because MAT is outpatient, many people are able to maintain parts of their regular routine while receiving care.
Support that continues beyond the session
One part of a broader spectrum of care.
Medically assisted therapy is not designed as a stand-alone support. At The Newly, it is part of a broader spectrum of care — which means your support can adjust over time.
Depending on your needs, your plan may include:
- Evidence-based psychotherapy before and after MAT sessions
- Skills-based therapy to support emotional regulation and resilience
- Trauma-focused approaches (when clinically appropriate)
- A pathway into more structured programs if deeper or faster support is needed
If you need more than weekly therapy, you don’t have to start over somewhere new — we can guide you into the right level of support.
Evidence-based approaches used
Integrated with proven methods.
Medically Assisted Therapy at The Newly is integrated with evidence-based psychotherapy. Your care plan may include approaches such as:
Not sure what level of care you need?
Our team helps you clarify what you’re dealing with and what pathway fits — whether that’s therapy, a program, or medically assisted care.
Guided care
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
A lot of people come to The Newly because they want help choosing the right kind of care. In your first conversations, our team helps clarify what you’re dealing with, what support makes sense, and what pathway is most appropriate — whether that’s therapy, a program, or medically assisted care.
What matching considers
Your goals
What change you’re seeking, and what progress would look like for you.
Clinical needs
Your history, current symptoms, and the level of medical oversight that fits.
Comfort & preferences
The type of support you’re comfortable with and the pace that feels right.
Scheduling needs
Availability and whether in-person or virtual care fits your life.
FAQ
Common Questions
Medically Assisted Therapy at The Newly may include ketamine therapy when clinically indicated and as part of a broader therapeutic plan. Your care team will discuss what’s appropriate for your situation during assessment.
In some cases, ketamine therapy can help people in a different ways, particularly when symptoms such as depression or trauma have been difficult to treat with traditional approaches or therapy methods. When used within a structured program and guided by an experienced ketamine therapist, it can support deeper therapeutic work.
Safety is a central part of how Medically Assisted Therapy is delivered. When ketamine is used, it is administered under medical supervision and an experienced an experienced ketamine therapist, and is integrated into a broader therapeutic plan designed by experienced clinicians.
No. Medically Assisted Therapy includes several treatment options, and ketamine therapy is only considered when it is appropriate for your situation. Your care team and a ketamine therapist will walk you through the options and help determine what makes sense for you.
The first step is a conversation and clinical assessment with our team, including a ketamine therapist. They will review your history, symptoms, and goals to determine whether ketamine therapy or another approach would be most helpful.
Yes. If you’re searching for ketamine therapy in Calgary, it’s available through The Newly’s Calgary location, as well as our other locations across Canada, always under medical supervision and as part of a broader Medically Assisted Therapy plan.
In many cases, you can start by booking a conversation with our team. We’ll guide you through the appropriate next steps based on your needs.
You don’t need to decide alone. A conversation helps determine whether MAT, therapy, or a structured program is the best starting point.
A ketamine therapist is a licensed mental health professional who provides psychotherapy alongside medically supervised ketamine treatment. They help you prepare for sessions, process your experience, and integrate insights into your daily life. At The Newly, ketamine therapy is always structured, supported, and delivered as part of a broader care plan under psychiatric oversight.
Yes. Ketamine-assisted therapy should always involve a trained ketamine therapist who understands both the psychological and medical components of treatment. This ensures the experience is safe, intentional, and integrated into ongoing care — rather than treated as a standalone intervention.
Yes. While many therapists provide general counselling, a ketamine therapist has additional training in working with altered states of consciousness and integrating those experiences into structured therapy. This approach is often used for trauma, depression, and complex mental health concerns.
Ready to explore
your options?
If you’re curious about Medically Assisted Therapy — or you’re not sure what kind of support you need — start with a conversation. We’ll help you understand the pathways available and what the next step could look like.