WITHDRAWAL SUPPORT

Over 40 million Americans are prescribed antidepressants each year. More than 30 million benzodiazepine prescriptions were dispensed in 2024 for alprazolam alone. These are not niche medications. They are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the country.

And while these medications may initially work, over time, all psychiatric drugs carry the risk of long-lasting sexual dysfunction, emotional blunting & neurological injury that most prescribers never mention & that most patients are never told about.

People with medication-induced neurological injuries often have nowhere to turn for help. Most physicians are uninformed about these conditions. Emergency departments & hospitals are largely unaware they exist, & frequently misdiagnose & mistreat patients — administering the same classes of drugs that caused the injury.

•My Story•

Having personally survived a long, horrifying protracted psychiatric drug withdrawal, I’ve devoted my energies to supporting those who have been forced to abruptly come off of/chosen to come off psychiatric medications.

I bring an intimate understanding of the profound gaps within the traditional mental health system — gaps that often overlook the roots cause(s) of suffering and the true potential for healing and transformation.

The author of PSYCHiATIZED: Waking Up After a Decade of Bad Medicine, I hold Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English, and I’m passionate about authentic healing, healthy living, continuous self-evolution — and about giving back what I’ve learned to those finding their own way forward.

I am not a therapist. I am not a nutritionist. I am not a yoga instructor. I’m just a girl who has figured out what worked for me, and am happy to share what I have learned with you. It is important to remember that my opinions are my own, and should not be taken as medical advice.

•How It Works•

Prior to meeting, I will send you a few documents which you will need to complete, sign and return for me to review. Our first session together is a deeply personal coaching experience. During this time, we’ll explore your story, your patterns, and your growth — uncovering the threads that have shaped your healing journey so far. I charge $199 for the initial 90-minute session, and I can accept payment via Venmo, Paypal or I can invoice you via Square for secure credit card payment.

After this session, you’ll receive an original piece of digital artwork, created by me and sent to you via email: this piece is meant to visually reflect your journey, and it will be a symbolic representation of your healing, painted in my unique style.

If you feel resonance in our connection and wish to continue working together, additional 60-75 minute sessions can be purchased a la carte for $129 per — or you can purchase a series of 3 sessions for $330. During these conversations, we’ll talk about supportive habits and practices that can help you on your healing journey, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions.

I can provide you with copies of relevant pages found in the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines, published in 2024, and help you understand the basic principles of hyperbolic tapering protocols.

If you are currently working with a prescriber who is not willing to learn about the new deprescribing guidelines or who is threatening to abruptly taper you off your prescription psychiatric medication, do not panic. I am honored to be able to connect you with benzo-wise/hyperbolic-taper informed prescribers who offer tapering support. (NOTE: I do not create taper plans, and these prescribers do not accept insurance.) These holistic psychiatrists and independent mental health professionals share a commitment to true, root-cause healing and recognize that mental health challenges often stem from an interplay of trauma, medication effects, hormonal shifts, gut health, environmental toxins, and nutritional deficiencies — not from “chemical imbalance” theories, which were debunked in 2022.

•A Closing Thought•

I know how frightening this process can feel.

But I also know that there is meaning in it.

What may begin as a terrifying unraveling often becomes a profound awakening.

If you’re ready to reframe your experience and begin the work of genuine healing, I would be honored to walk beside you.

Click CONTACT at the top of the page so that we can connect.

DISCLAIMERS:

The information I share across all my platforms and on my website does not constitute medical advice. I do not advocate for anyone to stop their psychiatric drugs. This website and all my social media platforms share the information that I wish I was told when my psychiatric journey began in 2001. NEVER suddenly stop taking psychiatric medications.