Safe Deprescribing

 

As we continue to learn, recommendations that used to be obvious and automatic are being questioned and even overturned almost daily.

Red meat (probably good by itself), cigarettes (addictive, but not actually good for treating asthma), and of course asbestos (good for fire safety, but mesothelioma). You get the idea.

The New York Times has written on multiple occasions about the difficulties patients experience when trying to stop psychotropic medications.

If you’ve had debilitating side effects every time you try to stop psychotropic medications like anti-depressants & benzodiazepines, let’s talk about if there’s a different way.

Schedule Your Appointment Online

Our Services

Psychiatric Evaluation

The first steps in formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan

Medication Management

Knowing when to make changes, and not do anything at all, as well as addressing side effects can make all the difference

Telepsychiatry

Like FaceTime, but for mental health 

Anxiety

Worry, nerves, panic, scared - so many different ways to describe a ubiquitous and individual experience that can safely and effectively be treated 

Mood

From depression to excessively elevated mood, and everything in between, this is the most common group of mental health issues in the world and one we continue to learn more about 

Sleep & Wakefulness

One of the great mysteries that remains about the brain, but one that is so vital for so many aspects of emotional and physical health

Psychotic Disorders

When your senses deceive you or you become convinced of things that are untrue, medications are essential for helping you manage these experiences and continue living your life 

Anger & Interpersonal Issues

Anger may be the least understood universal emotion. We'll try to think together about how anger, and any other emotions, are getting in the way of the relationships you'd like to have with others and yourself. 

Feeding & Eating Disorders

An unhealthy relationship with food and body image can be life threatening. We have experience working with patients with eating disorders at all levels of care and throughout the lifespan. 

Obesity Medicine

Treatment of excess weight with diet, exercise, behavior changes, and medication. 

Safe Deprescribing

If you are only still taking a psychotropic medication because you get sick when you try to stop or reduce it, we can try to help

Contact Us

Phone

602-635-8884

Please be aware we do not have an army of receptionists standing by to put you on hold, but we will try to get back to you as soon as we can. 

Hours

Monday - Thursday:  6pm - 9pm

Friday - Sunday : 10am - 3pm

All appointments are scheduled individually in advance