Safe Medication Tapering & Deprescribing
Support for tapering off antidepressants, anxiety medication, and more in GA, WA, ID, MT, UT, NH, NV, CO, AK, and HI
Do I Really Need to Be on This?
So many people come to us feeling overmedicated, dismissed, or stuck. Perhaps you feel like a medication is too much or too little. Maybe it comes with too many undesirable side effects. If you’ve wondered whether or not you really need to be on this, or that a medication isn’t the right fit for you anymore, you’re in the right place. You deserve a provider who takes you seriously and helps you taper off safely.
Ready to taper off your medications safely, gently, and without fear or confusion?
At Grounded Psychiatry, we don’t believe this is a process to white-knuckle your way through. We guide you through a careful, intentional taper built around your unique biology, your pace, and your nervous system. We use a root-cause approach alongside research-backed deprescribing methods, including the Ashton Method and the hyperbolic tapering work of Dr. Mark Horowitz.
You don’t have to go this alone.
Many Providers Taper Medications Too Fast
Or for your symptoms to get worse! So much memory support and brain care happen too late.
And cold turkey is not the answer. Many providers simply haven’t been taught how to help patients taper off medication comfortably and gently. They may reduce your dose too quickly, overlook functional and genetic testing, and fail to support your body through the changes that happen along the way. It’s no wonder so many people try to come off their medication, feel miserable, and assume they simply can’t do it.
At Grounded Psychiatry, we take a different approach. As we like to say, “We don’t guess, we test.” Before making any changes, we use advanced functional labs to uncover concerns such as nutrient depletion, poor gut health, or hormone imbalances, while your genetic profile helps us create a personalized plan. Targeted nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle support can then help ease the process. You remain in control every step of the way—we never pressure you, rush you, or hand you a templated plan. Our goal is to provide the thoughtful care, encouragement, and support you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Deprescribing, Safe Tapering & How to Taper Off Medication
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We all know what prescribing is… deprescribing is the opposite. It’s the gradual, medically guided process of reducing or stopping a medication no longer serving you. It’s not quitting cold turkey, and it’s not something to do on your own.
At Grounded Psychiatry, deprescribing is one of our specialties. We help people safely and gently taper off medications they no longer want or need. We use a precision psychiatry, root-cause approach that supports your whole system! Yes, we’re talking support for your brain, gut, nutrients, and nervous system. You’ll feel steadier and more resilient as you go.
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Buckle up… The very fact that you’re asking this question gets us excited to help!
Safe tapering means reducing your dose in small, manageable steps. It’s something to be done slowly, carefully, and never alone. At Grounded Psychiatry, we move at a pace your nervous system can actually handle and support you every step of the way.
We take the confusion and stress out of how to taper off medications.
We follow research-backed methods like the Ashton Method for benzodiazepines and hyperbolic tapering for antidepressants, which means smaller and smaller reductions as you go, rather than sudden drops. We pair that with lab testing, genetic insights, and targeted support to ease symptoms and build resilience. And, of course, we pay close attention to your body’s schedule and adjust as we go. You set the pace, not a date on the calendar.
Important note: psychiatric medications should never be stopped abruptly or on your own. Whether you taper with us or someone else, do it with a qualified provider guiding you.
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Did we mention you ask great questions!?
We commonly help people taper off:
SSRIs and SNRIs (such as Lexapro, Zoloft, Effexor, and Prozac)
Benzodiazepines (such as Ativan, Klonopin, and Xanax) Learn More
Not sure if your medication fits? That’s exactly what we’ll discuss together. Tapering is always a decision we make with you, and we'll never taper you off something you genuinely need.
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Based in North Atlanta, we provide safe medication tapering support and precision psychiatry for teens and adults in Georgia, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, New Hampshire, Nevada, Colorado, Alaska, and Hawaii.
You’re in the right place if you…
Have wondered whether you still need to be on your medication
Feel overmedicated, numb, or weighed down by side effects
Tried to taper before and felt terrible
Are sensitive to medication and want more options
Want a slower, more supported, root-cause approach to coming off your meds
You don’t have to navigate this alone or white-knuckle your way through. Get started by scheduling a discovery call with us! We'll talk through where you are, where you want to be, and how we can help you get there safely.