1) What age patients do you treat?

Adult patients ages 18+.

2) In which states do you work with patients?

Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York, Virginia.

3) Do you accept health insurance?

I do not take insurance which means patients pay fees out-of-pocket. You may be able to get up to 90% of the fee reimbursed by your insurance if your policy includes coverage for “out of network” providers. Please check with your insurance carrier.

I am unable to provide care for those with Medicaid insurance due to rules of Medicaid.I am

4) What if I am currently abusing the medication I want to taper?

We cannot work with you if you are currently abusing any substance. If you are actively or recently abusing your medications, please seek an addiction specialist.

5) What approach do you use to help people taper?

I provide hyperbolic, patient-led tapers.

I use a slow rate (reducing every 3-12 weeks) & small medication reductions (2.5% - 10% at a time is common but varies).

I do not use rigid schedules but adjust based on what your body tolerates.

I do not use medication “bridges.”

I appreciate the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines (but do not follow them exactly).

I provide ongoing mental & emotional support before, during, & after your taper.

6) What medications do you taper?

Psychiatric medications that are “non-controlled” (antidepressants, mood stabilizers, etc)

I am only accepting patients on controlled substances (benzos) who are in Michigan.

7) Are there any diagnoses you don’t work with?

I do not provide tapering for those diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. I recommend working in-person with a psychiatrist in these circumstances.

8) Can I make an appointment for my family member?

While we receive calls from family members who like our approach and want their loved one to engage in it, we have found this does not work. An important milestone for a person deciding to taper is that he/she is capable of managing their own process independently and feels motivated to engage in the tapering process.

9) Have more questions?

Call our office or book a 15-minute Discovery call with Dr. G today.