If all u r seeing the Psychiatrist for is meds. Then yes it's required. Psychiatrist wants somebody monitoring yr reaction to meds, evaluating if meds r still needed etc. Another option would be for MD to take u on as a client for counseling. Most people don't take that option as it is more expensive + not all psychiatrist see private patients outside of a hospital setting. Know of a client who talked MD into prescribing meds without T. MD was in serious trouble when client was arrested for selling the drugs. But I know of no requirement on how often u see T. It could be once a month.