Let's work together to improve mental health care.
Primary care is the vital first step, and together we can strengthen it. Every patient deserves the support they need to thrive, and with the right partnerships, we can ensure their mental health needs are met. Let’s champion their well-being with the passion and commitment they deserve.
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Desiree M. Matthews, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. After years in clinical practice, Desiree saw too many people wait months for help, struggle with side effects, or feel unheard in their care. She created Different Mental Health to offer faster access, flexible scheduling, and modern treatment approaches that balance effectiveness with quality of life.
Desiree is active in the mental health community as a published author of scholarly works and a national educator at conferences, bringing an education- and evidence-based lens to clinic. This ensures every care plan reflects the latest research and the most effective, patient-centered practices.
Effective mental health treatment transcends the mere prescription of medication; it involves accurately diagnosing the issue and formulating a treatment plan that targets the underlying cause of the patient's challenges.
How Referrals Work
Discuss the referral with the patient
Explain why you feel a referral is necessary and how a program like Different Mental Health may help them in ways your practice cannot.
Fill out our form
Contact Different Mental Health to inquire about the referral process. Ask what information or paperwork is needed.
Obtain patient release
Have the patient sign a release allowing you to share their medical details with Different Mental Health to facilitate continuity of care.
Send necessary patient information
Gather and send any necessary patient history, records, files and intake forms to Different Mental Health to complete the referral. Feel free to message us with any questions.
We reach out and schedule
Our next step is to reach out to your patient and schedule a consultation to establish care.