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Tennessee
Memphis
Memphis Trichotillomania Support Group
Run by a mom of a child who pulls, this is a new group open to all who are affected by trichotillomania; parents, children, adults. The purpose of this group is to connect with other people affected by trich, to share information and strategies, and have periodic guest speakers who will share their knowledge and expertise. This group will meet the 2nd Monday of every month, 6:00-7:30 pm.
Contact Jenny Henszey for more information
901-240-6677
Group meets at Hope Presbyterian Church, 8500 Walnut Grove Rd.
Cordova, TN 38018
website: http://web.me.com/jcoleman7474
Nashville
Nashville Trichotillomania Support Group for Kids and Parents
Now forming a new support group for kids and parents affected by trichotillomania. This group will draw on 12-step tools with a foundation in Christian principles. If this sounds interesting to you, please spread the word and get in touch by joining the yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trichkidsnashville
Contact Leah Feldman for more information
www.trichkidsnashville.wordpress.com
website:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trichkidsnashville
Texas
Austin
Austin Support Group
The Austin Support Group is free and open to all adult hair pullers and skin pickers. We meet every other Sunday from 5-6:30pm. This group is organized by volunteers and is for adults only, 18+. Please contact us (see below) for more information on how you can get involved and on the road to recovery.
contact: Evelyn
Meets at a private residence, please email for details.
email: austintrichgroup@gmail.com
website: http://groups.google.com/group/austin-trich-support-group
Dallas
The Dallas Trichotillomania and Skin Picking Support Group
This is a free, welcoming, warm atmosphere for teens and adults who suffer from trichotillomania and skin picking. It is a peer-moderated group. Meetings are open to teens and adults who are hair pullers and/or skin pickers and their loved ones. No need to sign up or RSVP in advance.
When: Second Sunday of each month; 4:00-5:30 pm
(There are occasional exceptions to meeting dates/times; email Susannah to be added to the reminder list--you can choose to remain anonymous to other group members when signing up.)
Where: The Lifeworks Group, P.A.
2515 Cedar Springs Road, 2nd floor (knock on door to be let in)
Dallas, TX 75201
(Note: Due to ongoing construction on Woodall Rodgers Freeway, check here for lane/partial freeway closures here to plan your drive: http://dfwtraffic.dot.state.tx.us )
contact: Susannah
email: dfwtrich@gmail.com
To communicate with group members online, join the Google Group:
http://groups.google.com/group/dallas-fort-worth-trichotillomania--skin-picking-support-group
Denton
This is a free monthly support group for hair pullers and skin pickers of all ages. Two separate groups are held, one for children and one for adults. The adult group meets from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. The children's group meets from 11:15 am -12:15 pm. Groups meet the first Saturday of every month. For more information please contact:
Judy DeKuehn, LPC.
email:
counseling@fpcounseling.com
website: www.freshperspectivescounseling.com
Phone: 940-380-1600
Address: Fresh Perspectives Counseling
501 S. Carroll, Ste 122
Denton, TXÂ 76201
Houston
The Houston TTM support group
The Houston TTM support group generally takes place online. This online support group respects privacy and anonymity making any TTM topic welcomed. Please note that we occasionally meet for face-to-face meetings. These face-to-face meetings are informal gatherings which usually take place at a restaurant or in a park every three months or so. Participants are encouraged to bring a loved one to these meetings. Anyone, of any age, is welcome! Please sign up to our group via the link below. Jennifer or Amy will be glad to assist you in getting signed up or offering any help or information.
contact: Jennifer or Amy
Jennifer: pixieladie@earthlink.net
Amy: awhitetree@uth.tmc.edu
website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TTMHouston/
San Antonio
Hair Pullers Anonymous Group
New group forming; all affected by trichotillomania welcome: sufferers, family, friends.
Contact Liz Harris for more information at 432-553-3734
or lizgrrl14@yahoo.com
website:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TTM_San_Antonio_TX
on Facebook: TTM.San.Antonio.TX@groups.facebook.com
Utah
Salt Lake City
Adult Support Group for Trichotillomania
Informal adult support group for people with trichotillomania. Please contact Robyn for more information.
Robyn
Salt Lake City, Utah
email: robyn@oler.com
Virginia
We're sorry; no current support groups for Virginia at this time.
Washington
Seattle
Seattle Area Professionally Assisted group for Trichotillomania and other BFRBs
A monthly 90 minute group, started in 2003, located at 318 W. Galer St., Ste. 201, Seattle WA 98119. Meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 pm. Cost is $75 per session or $300/six sessions if paid in advance (=$50 per group). The group is open to adults with compulsive hair pulling, skin picking, and other BFRBs, and is designed to supplement individual cognitive-behavioral therapy (eg., habit reversal training). It is also helpful for people who have had individual therapy in the past and wish to maintain their coping skills.
Dr. Kosins is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience treating body-focused repetitive behaviors, including trichotillomania, skin picking, etc. He has been in private practice in Seattle since 1988, emphasizing CBT for anxiety disorders and habit problems. He has been a Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington since 1990, in the Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology.
contact: David Kosins, Ph.D.
phone: 206-285-0900
email: dkosins@u.washington.edu
website: www.davidkosins.com
Tacoma
South Sound Trichsters Peer Support Group
Open to adult pullers and pickers. Check blog link below for most up-to-date meeting schedule.
Meets Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm at 7427 South Hosmer Street, Tacoma, WA 98408.
For more information please contact:
Jessica or Caitlyn
email: SouthSoundTrichsters@yahoo.com
website: http://southsoundtrichsters.blogspot.com/
Peer support group forming in Seattle area
Dates of meetings will depend on consensus, as well as location. For more information, contact Jessica at 206-291-5543 or midnitefirefly@aol.com
email: midnitefirefly@aol.com
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Washington DC
Capitol Trich Support Group
This is a weekly support group
meeting for adults with Trichotillomania and/or Dermatillomania,
meeting a block from the Capitol building, convenient to the
Capitol
South Metro stop (Blue and Orange lines). Directions: When you
arrive at the church, instead of going in through the main church
doors, which will be locked during the hours of our meeting, go through
the gate on the right side of the building. You will see a staircase
going down. Enter the building through the double doors at the bottom
of the staircase (the right-hand door should be unlocked, but it might
be a little sticky so give it a good tug). Take two immediate rights,
and the Fireside Room will be on your left, and is marked with a sign.
Meets every Monday at 6:30 - 8:00pm
Contact: Catherine
Lutheran Church of the Reformation: Fireside Room
212 E Capitol St.
Washington D.C
Email: polycat33@gmail.com
Mailing list: http://groups.google.com/group/capitoltrichsupportgroup
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Washington, D.C.
The DC Area Trich Support Group (DCAT)
The DC Area Trich Support Group (DCAT) is here to provide real-life, local, peer-to-peer support for people living with Trichotillomania, skin picking and other BFRBs. DCAT is comprised of other pullers and pickers who believe that supporting each other is a vital step towards recovery. The group plans to have at least one social event (like a picnic or dinner out) per month and a more formal, weekly support group may form depending on the needs of the members. Adults, children, teens, family members, significant others and friends are all welcome. Visit the website or send an email for more information.
email: DCareatrichsupport@gmail.com
website: http://sites.google.com/site/dcareatrichsupport
Wisconsin
Green Bay/Fox Valley/Sheboygan
Wisconsin Support Group
We are looking to form an informal adult support group for people who are challenged by this compulsive behavior and seek to meet others with this disorder. If you are interested or have questions please contact Mary.
contact: Mary
phone: (920) 465-4765
email: sswriter97@itol.com