Chris Paige, LCSW - Withdrawal Support Specialist

Chris Paige is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience in trauma-informed therapy and integrative healing. At TaperClinic, he facilitates weekly support groups for individuals navigating psychiatric drug withdrawal and protracted symptoms. Drawing on both clinical expertise and lived experience, Chris creates a space where patients feel seen, supported, and equipped with practical tools to manage the emotional and physical challenges of tapering.

Chris’s therapeutic background spans a wide range of settings and modalities. His practice integrates evidence-based and body-based approaches—including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), somatic psychotherapy, and clinical hypnosis. His work is individualized, non-pathologizing, and deeply attuned to the nervous system—offering a grounded path for those recovering from trauma and psychiatric drug harm.

As a survivor of multiple traumas and iatrogenic injury, Chris brings personal insight and professional skill to his support of individuals impacted by medication-induced harm. He holds a Master of Social Work from Barry University, with undergraduate studies at Southern Methodist University. Over the years, he has worked with diverse populations—from Olympic athletes to individuals facing grief, early life trauma, anxiety, and chronic emotional distress.

Chris is also a committed advocate and educator in the psychiatric harm reduction space. He has presented at national and international conferences, taught diagnostic skills to graduate students, and contributed to the growing dialogue around safer, more humane psychiatric care. His work has been featured on Dateline NBC, in Muses and Visionaries magazine, and through his column On the Couch with Chris Paige.

Can I HEAL while taking Psychiatric Medications?? | An Interview with Chris Paige