Tapering/Weaning: How to Safely Get Off Mental Health Medication
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Carolyn
…By integrating her holistic approach into my care,I am now essentially free from daily anxiety and my sleep has improved dramatically … And she is great at sitting and really listening to what her patients have to say. Within three visits and with a couple of very affordable genetic tests she recommended, we came up with a plan that included some dietary changes and supplementation. I am feeling better than I have in years!
Christina
… Happiness and laughter had been gone for a long time. But recently after making the changes recommended I have increased energy. I am not as depressed and I am able to wake up early and have my devotions again. I now have the desire to excercise and make better health choices.and I am laughing again and smiling. I highly recommend Focus because they desire to truly help and not just rush and prescribe pills. They really made me feel they cared.
Staci
… Dr. Louis identified a long term condition that enabled me to get off an RX that I had been on for years! I was VERY hesitant; I probably spoke to Jeff (the office manager) at least 3 different times for a total of 75 minutes before I pulled the trigger … peppering him with questions about the different plans, what if it doesn’t work, sharing that I felt like I had tried everything with no results … he was confident they could help, and he was right. Bottom line: best time and money I’ve ever spent. Save yourself the research, skepticism, etc – and just get in there!
how to safely wean off Meds
If you’re taking antidepressants or other mental health medication and you’ve ever wondered how to safely wean off, taper, or stop psychiatric medications, you’re not alone. I specialize in hyperbolic tapering and other methods of safe mental health de-prescribing to support people in Arizona who are ready for alternatives to medication or who want to use the least amount of medications necessary in order to maintain their stability.
step-by-step tapering
By supporting the body by giving it everything it needs to thrive, then providing careful, step-by-step hyperbolic tapering (de-prescribing), close monitoring, and holistic mental health strategies, I help clients transition safely while addressing the underlying causes of their symptoms. Whether your goal is to taper or wean off of medication, find natural alternatives that actually help, or build a wellness plan beyond meds, I’ll guide you through the process with compassion and expertise.
Payment Accepted
In Arizona, we are in-network with several insurance companies, including:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (all plans, including BCBS of Massachusetts)
- Aetna
- Cigna
- United Healthcare
- Oscar
- Oxford
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- We also accept cash-pay and out-of-network patients
Meet The Doctor
As a wife, a healthcare professional, and a mother to two wonderful sons, I understand what it’s like to be busy or feel that you simply don’t have the time to make healthier choices. My passion is to make transitioning towards a healthier lifestyle easier and more convenient.
As your doctor, my priority is to uncover and address the underlying cause of your condition(s); help you to understand what’s taking place in your body and the science behind our therapies so that you are in a position to make better and more educated choices; help you regain and/or maintain physical health and mental/emotional wellbeing using the least invasive, most convenient, and most effective integrative therapies; and help you feel well, happy, and hopeful again.
Contact Us
If you’re ready to experience mental health care that supports your whole self, text or call us today at (520) 200-8993. You can also click the button below to book an initial conversation and take the first step toward balance and healing.
