Find a Support Group: States OH - NY

Note: by including Information about support groups and email groups we are not endorsing nor recommending a particular treatment provider, self-help contact or resource. They have simply let us know that they are familiar with or suffer from trichotillomania. Appropriate treatment and advice should always be obtained directly from a qualified and experienced doctor and/or mental health professional.

Ohio

Chagrin Falls

Family Center by the Falls

Professionally facilitated therapy group(s) for children and adolescents with trichotillomania. $65/session. Prior phone consultation encouraged.

contact: Leslie Jevnikar, L.P.C.C., L.S.W.
address: 8401 Chagrin Falls, Ste. 14B
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
phone: 440-543-3400

Oregon

Portland

Portland OCD and Anxiety Center

Weekly therapeutic/support group for Hair-pullers and Skin-Pickers. This group is led by a therapist with focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Habit Reversal Training. Group is open to adult women. Group requires an evaluation prior to participating, which is free of charge. Individual therapy is also available. Danielle Lieb-Foley, MFT, ATR, offers Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Habit Reversal Training, and therapy groups to hair-pullers and skin-pickers.

Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:45pm
Fee $30.00
Treats adults, adolescents, and children.

contact: Danielle Lieb-Foley, MFT, ATR
1020 Southwest Taylor Street, Ste. 345
Portland, OR 97205
phone: 503-704-6101
email: danielle@portlandocd.com
website: http://www.portlandocd.com

TTM/Skin-picking Support Group

Has been meeting for over 15 years. New members, friends and family always welcome. Meets 4th Wednesday of the month; 6:30-8:00 pm. No charge.

contact: Dale Norma Oller, M.D.
address: 5319 SW Westgate Dr., Suite 131
Portland, OR 97221
phone: 503-203-1777

Willamette Valley

Willamette Valley Trichotillomania Support Group

This is a new free peer support group in the Willamette Valley area for all who are affected by Trichotillomania. This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:00 at a private residence.

contact: Teresa
email: williamettevalleytrich@yahoo.com

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia

The Trich Support Group

Support group for people with Trichotillomania, 18 years and older. We meet every other Wednesday 6:15 to 8:00 October thru May. The Trich Support Group provides a safe, comfortable and fun gathering for people to share their struggles and successes. Folks are encouraged to talk at their comfort level and to set goals if they wish. There is a great deal of information offered by participants from hairdressers to tools and strategies. Participants report a lessening of shame and an increase in self-esteem as they hear other accounts similar and different from their own. We usually share a pizza. The group is facilitated by Sally A. Allen, Psychologist and Dr. Judith Kolman.

contact: Sally A. Allen or Dr. Judith Kolman
address: 1062 Lancaster Avenue, Suite 9 Rosemont PA 19010
phone: 610/525-1510
website: http://www.rosemontcounseling.com

Pocono Mountains

Peer-facilitated support group for trichotillomania

Open to all who want to join for discussions, treatment stories, success stories, vents and overall great friends. All ages, men and women, welcome. Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month, start time 6:30. Please email Melissa for directions, and to be included in her Support Group emails.

email: melissa@cybermane.com

Rhode Island

Providence

New Group

This group is just getting started. For now, people in the area a connecting through an online email group. To join just send an email to RITrichSupport-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

South Carolina

Charlotte, NC/Fort Mill, SC

Trichotillomania Support Group of the Carolinas

The Trichotillomania Support Group of the Carolinas is comprised of other pullers and pickers of all ages, and their parents, friends, and/or other support people, who believe that supporting each other is a vital step towards recovery. The message board (linked below) is a place to provide loving support to one another in lieu of in-person meetings and to stay up-to-date on events. This is a safe and non-judgmental place to share ideas, strategies, difficulties and successes. We encourage you to ask questions and share insights.

Meeting dates: 3rd Saturday of every month 2-4 pm
Fort Mill Library@ Baxter Village
1818 Second Baxter Crossing
Fort Mill, SC
(Library phone 803 547-4114; Approx 20 mins south of Uptown Charlotte, NC)

website and contact info: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/charlottenc_trichsupport/

South Dakota

Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls Group

Support group meets at the Orthopedic Institute (attached to Avera McKennan Hospital) in Sioux Falls. The group meets the first Monday evening of every other month from 7:30-9:00. There is no charge and is open to adults.

contact: Kim Adams
address: Orthopedic Institute (attached to Avera McKennan Hospital)
phone: (605) 331-6412
email: trich2trich@yahoo.com

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