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Arkansas
Fayetteville
John Marr, Ph.D.
Behavior Therapy & Counseling Clinic
Offers cognitive-behavior therapy for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. Treats all ages.
7 Colt Square
Fayetteville, AR 72703
479-575-0868
email: betherapy@sbcglobal.net
Arizona
Phoenix
John V. Scialli, M.D.
Offers a full psychiatric assessment culminating in a discussion of treatment options which include cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation training and/or medication. Dr. Scialli can provide all services solely or coordinate treatment with non-psychiatric colleagues.
Treats both trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking, all ages.
4647 N. 32nd St., Ste. 260
Phoenix, AZ 85018-3344
602-224-9888
email: scialli@mindspring.com
website: www.skinpick.com
Tucson
Randall J. Garland, Ph.D.
Offers cognitive-behavior therapy, including Habit Reversal Training, for adolescents and adults with trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, and anxiety disorders. Available on evenings and Saturdays.
3333 N. Campbell Ave., #5
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-322-9334
California
Arcadia
Elsa Busch, Psy.D.
CBT Center of L.A.
Dr. Busch specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, yet also incorporates Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Schema Therapy, and mindfulness to further promote well-being and to help individuals reach their personal treatment goals. Individual, group and family sessions for all ages. Treatment is collaborative, individualized and evidence-based. Dr. Busch treats trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking, as well as a variety of mood and anxiety disorders and OCD.
Dr. Busch also offers a Trichotillomania Support Group for adults (ages 18 and up). Group meets every Wednesday 7:00-8:00 pm. $40 fee per meeting. Members are taught HRT, CBT strategies, and Mindfulness Meditation in a supportive and collaborative environment.
77 Las Tunas Drive, Suite 204A
Aracadia, CA 91007
626-321-4789
email: elsa@CBTCenterLA.com
Berkeley, Castro Valley and Walnut Creek
Paula Christine, M.A., LMFT
"I've been a hair puller since I was four years old and was severely punished and shamed by those around me. I've been 'recovered' for some time now, through my own efforts, by synthesizing and applying everything I've read and experienced into a unique and dynamic offering of treatment. I work with all ages individually and creatively. I am committed to providing a safe, non-threatening, positive environment for all my clients and their loved ones."
3 office locations:
1543 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709
21700 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley, CA 94546
1844 San Miguel Dr., #306A, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
510-595-5588
email: pchristine@earthlink.net
Berkeley
Matthew White, M.D.
Offers treatment for people of all ages with trichotillomania. Clinical instructor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University.
Stanford University
401 Quarry Rd.
Stanford, CA 94305
650-725-5598
Beverly Hills
Joel L. Becker, Ph.D.
Cognitive Behavior Associates
We provide a multi-pronged approach to the Body Focused Repetitive Disorders. This includes cognitive (including mindfulness), behavioral, and systems interventions. We are empirically grounded and see outcome as a fact, not a hypothetical.
9171 Wilshire Blvd., #600
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-858-3831
website: http://www.cognitivebehaviorassociates.com
Calabasas and Santa Monica
Nan H. Tarlow, Ph.D.
Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy, including Habit Reversal Training, for compulsive hair pulling and skin picking. Treats all ages. Has been in private practice for 20 years, specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
2730 Wilshire Blvd., #600, Santa Monica, CA 90403
or 5000 N. Parkway #218, Calabasas
Santa Monica 310-208-4077
Calabasas 818-222-0294
email: nantarlow@gmail.com
El Dorado Hills
Richard A. Bermudes, M.D.
Mindful Health Solutions
Dr. Richard A. Bermudes and Dr. Mary Ann Barnovitz use their unique expertise to improve your health and help you make lasting changes in your life. The physicians of Mindful Health Solutions use an integrated approach. Your doctor is your therapist and combines the power of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a successful research-based approach, with a medication plan designed specifically for your changing needs. Mindful Health Solutions offers specialized care for a wide range of emotional conditions in adults and adolescents.
1020 Suncast Lane, #108
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
916-932-0380
email: info@mindfulhealthsolutions.com
website: http://www.mindfulhealthsolutions.com
Encino & Santa Clarita
Courtney Anne Jacobs, Ph.D.
Dr. Jacobs provides short-term cognitive-behavioral designed to gain control over trichotillomania and/or skin picking. She works with all ages. She also uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to help clients cope with underlying anxiety or depression.
16055 Ventura Blvd., #828, Encino, CA 91436 or
25050 Peachland Ave., Ste. 270, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
818-804-8170 Encino
email: drcourtneyjacobs@gmail.com
Escondido
Lori L. Riddle-Walker, MFT
Provides Habit Reversal Training for trichotillomania, skin picking and other impulse control disorders. Also provides exposure response prevention for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Works with all ages. See website for more information.
502 W. El Norte Parkway
Escondido, CA 92026
760-715-7273
email: llrwalker@sbcglobal.net
website: http://www.lrwalker.net
Glendora
Niccolous Thompson, Ph.D.
Dr. Thompson offers hypnosis and self-hypnosis training. He specializes in working with children and teens, and is the author of 'Hypnotherapy for Children," "Hypnotherapy for Teens," and "Trichotillomania...Tricking the Trich."
Thomson Hypnotherapy
1340 S. Barranca Ave.
Glendora, CA
91740
909-232-2258
email: niccthomson09@aol.com
website: www.dochypno.com
Los Angeles
Steven Reiter, Ph.D.
Graduate of TLC's Professional Training Institute
Dr. Reiter offers cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnosis, Habit Reversal Training, EMDR and VMBR for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. Treats all ages.
941 Westwood Bl., #214
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-208-8332
Zoya Korper, M.F.T.
Graduate of TLC's Professional Training Institute
Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy. Works with adolescents and adults with trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. Accepts PPO insurances. Sliding scale fees available.
1680 North Vine St., Suite 1205
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-497-1229
Tom Corboy, MFT
OCD Center of Los Angeles
The OCD Center of Los Angeles has four therapists on staff, all of whom specialize in the treatment of trichotillomania, compulsive skin-picking (CSP), OCD and related conditions. When treating trich and CSP, our program has a strong emphasis on Habit Reversal Training and Mindfulness-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Individual therapy for all ages is offered, as well as ten weekly groups, including a group for adults with trichotillomania and CSP and a group for children ages 8-14 with trichotillomania and CSP. Services in English and Spanish available.
10921 Wilshire Blvd., #502
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tom Corboy 310-335-5443
email: director@ocdla.com
website: http://www.ocdla.com
John Piacentini, Ph.D. & Director
UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety & Tic Disorders Program
Offers cognitive-behavioral and medication treatment to children and adolescents up to age 17 with OCD, other anxiety, tics, and trichotillomania.
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Room 1315
Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-206-6649
website: http://www.npi.ucla.edu/caap
Los Osos & San Luis Obispo
L. Michele Simone, LMFT
Treats adolescent and adult hair-pullers and skin-pickers. Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy; body-oriented psychotherapy.
From her own recovery and professional training and experience working with compulsive body-focused patterns, Michele Simone meets people where they are in their own patterns, to develop a daily structured recovery plan.
Offices in San Luis Obispo and Los Osos
1190 Marsh St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 and
900 Los Osos Valley Rd., Suite C
Los Osos, CA 93402
805-534-9373
email: lmsimone@gmail.com
website: www.michelesimone.com
Oakland
Joan Davidson, Ph.D., Graduate of TLC's Professional Training Institute
San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy
Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy and Habit Reversal Training for adults with trichotillomania and skin picking. Also available to provide consultation to clinicians new to working with patients with trichotillomania and skin picking.
5435 College Ave., #103
Oakland, CA 94618
510-652-4455 x11
website: www.sfbacct.com
Heidi Ronfeldt, Ph.D.
Dr. Ronfeldt provides cognitive-behavioral therapy and habit reversal training to children, adolescents, and adults with trichotillomania and skin picking.
5665 College Ave., Ste. 318B
Oakland, CA 94618
510-926-0490
email
: hronfeldt@yahoo.com
Redwood City & Palo Alto
Scott Granet, LCSW
Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Director, The OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern California
Offers cognitive behavioral therapy for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. Treats all ages.
The OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern California
501 Seaport Court, Suite 106
Redwood City, CA 94063 650-599-3325
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-853-2875
email: sgranet@ocd-bddclinic.com
website: www.ocd-bddclinic.com
Sacramento
Jennie Gault, MFT
Offers cognitive behavioral therapy, including Habit Reversal Training and treatment groups, to hair-pullers and skin-pickers, all ages. Also works with anxiety-related issues.
8980 Alderson Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95826
916-532-4368
email: jgault@mail.com
Robin Zasio, Psy.D.
The Anxiety Treatment Center
Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy, therapy groups, and Habit Reversal Training to hair-pullers and skin-pickers of all ages. Specializes in treating OCD and anxiety-spectrum disorders. The Anxiety Treatment Center is a full service clinic offering individual therapy and intensive outpatient therapy services. Individual, group and family therapy services offered. All Staff specialize in CBT and HRT techniques.
8980 Alderson Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95826
916-366-0647
email: drrobin@sierrabg.com
website: http://www.anxietytreatmentexperts.com
San Diego
Aleksandra Drecun, Psy.D.
Association for Compassionate Transformation
Dr. Drecun's practice is dedicated to empowering individuals, enriching lives, promoting personal growth and development by providing professionally competent and personally compassionate services. Offers cognitive behavioral therapy, therapy groups and hypnosis for hair pulling and skin picking in all age groups.
12526 High Bluff Drive, Ste. 300
San Diego, CA 92130
858-792-3541
email: dr.drecun@a4ct.com
website: www.a4ct.com
Jim Hatton, Ph.D., M.F.T.
Graduate of TLC's Professional Training Institute
The San Diego Regional Program for OCD and Trichotillomania
Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking.
5665 Oberlin Drive, #201
San Diego, CA 92121
858-457-8428
email: jdhatton@ucsd.edu
Leslie Scher Miller, Ph.D.
Dr. Scher Miller is a licensed and certified cognitive therapist who has been in practice for over 11 years. Outpatient services in a private practice setting available to people of all ages with a range of diagnoses. Dr. Scher Miller has extensive experience working with trichotillomania, skin picking and other body focused repetitive behaviors. Services offered include Habit Reversal Training, stimulus control, relaxation training, cognitive restructuring and family therapy when appropriate.
12625 High Bluff Dr., #302
San Diego, CA 92130
858-414-9332
email: drlsmiller@sbcglobal.net
San Francisco
Heather Wassarman , Ph.D.
Dr. Wassarman is a psychologist who specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy with adults. She's experienced with Habit Reversal Training for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking, as well as exposure and relapse prevention treatment for anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders. Private practice, located in downtown San Francisco.
220 Montgomery St., #1028
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-399-0255
website: www.sanfranciscocbt.com
San Jose & Santa Cruz
Donald Dufford, Ph.D.
Anxiety Treatment Services
Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy (including habit reversal training, stress/anxiety reduction, mindfulness training) for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. Treats adults (age 15 and up).
Dr. Dufford specializes in treating all anxiety disorders: Panic, Phobias, PTSD, OCD and associated issues (depression, interpersonal problems, self-esteem). He also offers Biofeedback, Hypnosis and EMDR when appropriate. Tuesday night support group for Anxiety and Phobias at the San Jose office location.
3880 South Bascom Ave., Suite 212
San Jose, CA 95124 and
5905 Soquel Drive, Suite 400
Soquel, CA 95073
408-559-9088 San Jose;
831-479-1960 Santa Cruz
email: drdufford@sbcglobal.net
website: www.anxietytreatmentservices.com
San Rafael & Marin County
Claudia Miles, LMFT , MFC
Offers psychodynamic therapy and mindfulness psychotherapy supplemented with cognitive-behavioral techniques.
One-time consultations and ongoing therapy available. Ms. Miles has treated adults, families and teens ages 12 and older dealing with trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking since 1996. She also offers education and consultation services to other therapists who may be new to treating trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. Insurance billing available; Anthem Blue Cross provider; evening and weekend appointments available. See website below for more information.
415-460-9737
email: ClaudiaMilesMFT@gmail.com
website: www.ClaudiaMiles.com
Santa Cruz
Renee Lion, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Ms. Lion provides psychotherapy services and utilizes cognitive behavioral techniques to help individuals struggling with trichotillomania, with a supportive, gentle approach. Treats all ages. Many insurances accepted.
1663 Dominican Way, Suite 110B
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
831-454-6450
email: rl_lion@yahoo.com
Santa Monica
Sherise Prince, Psy.D.
Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, Habit Reversal, relaxation/mindfulness training and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for children, adolescents and adults with trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. Dr. Prince also specializes in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders. Evening appointments and sliding scale fees available.
1247 7th St., Suite 202
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-582-5225
email: sprince@mednet.ucla.edu
Santa Rosa
Dr. Doris Sami
Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy, therapy group work for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. Treats all ages.
132 Leland, St.
Santa Rosa, CA
707-544-0821
email: doris@sami.org
website: http://www.sami.org
Litsa R. Tanner, M.S., M.F.T.
Graduate of TLC's Professional Training Institute
Santa Rosa Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. Treats all ages.
319 South E Street, Suite B
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707-545-4600 x3
email: litsa@srcbt.org
website: www.srcbt.org
Sherman Oaks
Lili Endlich, Ph.D., MFT
Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, interpersonal work for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. Specializes in treating anxiety disorders. Treats adolescents and adults.
3901 Kingswood Rd.
Sherman Oaks
818-783-2004
email: lendlich@sbcglobal.net
Torrance & Glendale
Rodney Boone, Ph.D.; Elsa Busch, Psy.D.; Sherise Prince, M.A.
CBT Center of Southern California
Treats adolescent and adult hair-pullers and skin-pickers. Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy; Habit Reversal Training; therapy groups; mindfulness training.
Trich-n-Pick Group
Support/treatment group for adults suffering from ttm, nail-biting, skin picking
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 pm at Glendale office
$35/session
Free telephone consultation
Torrance & Glendale offices:
Torrance: 24445 Hawthorne Blvd., #105
Glendale: 116 N. Maryland Ave., #230
310-375-4855
818-547-2623
website: http://www.cbtsocal.com
Torrance & Newport Beach
Marie Lee, Ph.D.
South Bay Psychological Center
Offering individual treatment for hair pullers and skin-pickers using cognitive-behavioral therapy, Habit Reversal Training & Mindfulness Training.
2 Office Locations:
24445 Hawthorne Blvd., Ste. 105, Torrance, CA 90505
4060 Campus Dr., Ste. 120, Newport Beach, CA 92660
310-373-6359
email: marie@southbaypsych.com
website: www.southbaypsych.com
Van Nuys
Antoinette (Toni) Attell, CHT
Offers hypnotherapy for people of all ages with trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking.
6632 Columbus Ave .
Van Nuys, CA 91405
818-787-8685
email: attell@attell.com
website: www.hypnosis4you.net
Walnut Creek
Wendy L. Ritchey, Ph.D.
Ritchey Consulting, Inc.
Primarily uses Cognitive-Behavioral approach, but also has training and expertise in other methodologies such as EMDR, ACT, interpersonal, couples and marital therapy approaches. Treats trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking, ages 10 and older.
1280 Boulevard Way, Suite 201
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
925-938-7511
email: w.ritchey@mindspring.com
Tami Sonnier, MFT, RN
The Attachment Therapy Group
Ms. Sonnier works using a combination of techniques, addressing awareness issues, competing behaviors, relaxation techniques and emotional processing. Ms. Sonnier is experienced in working with families dealing with trichotillomania, including with children and adolescent sufferers. She offers cognitive-behavioral therapy including Habit Reversal Training; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; BSFF; and shame reduction work. Accepts some insurances.
3000 Citrus Circle, Suite 109
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925-980-1805
email: tsonnier@gmail.com
website: http://www.attachmenttherapygroup.com
Colorado
Boulder
Gale Osterberg, LCSW
Works with hair-pullers and skin-pickers. Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy; Habit Reversal Training; biofeedback; relaxation training; awareness training; stress management training; modified to suit each individual. Specializes in treating OCD, anxiety, worry, panic and phobias. Mondays-Thursdays. Accepts many insurances.
2043 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO 80302
303-443-8592
email: gosterberg@gmail.com
Denver
Jill Kauffman, Ph.D.
Dr. Kauffman offers evidence-based therapy for skin picking and hair pulling. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) offered. Works mostly with adults and adolescents, occasionally with children.
1720 S. Bellaire St., Suite 808
Denver, CO 80222
303-759-3720 x3
Gail Martz-Nelson, Psy.D.
Treats adolescents and adults, for hair-pullers and skin-pickers. Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy; Habit Reversal Training. Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00-9:00
"I prefer a collaborative approach to Trich treatment. We will evaluate the history of your Trich, its impact on your life, current triggers, interventions to increase awareness, and provide alternative behaviors. Dealing with clients' feelings about having and coping with Trich is equally important."
1720 S. Bellaire St., #808
Denver, CO 80222
303-759-3720
Ellen Lewis, M.D.
Offers medications, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for adults with trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking.
425 S. Cherry St., #600
Denver, CO 80246
303-399-9214
Connecticut
Hartford
David Tolin, Ph.D.
Institute of Living: Anxiety Disorders Center
Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy and therapy groups for people of all ages with trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. Many insurances accepted.
200 Retreat Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106
860-545-7685
email: dtolin@harthosp.org
website: www.instituteofliving.org/adc
Wallingford
Rhoda Kreisman, Ph.D.
Graduate of TLC's Professional Training Institute
Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. Works with all ages. Accepts many insurances.
393 Center St.
Wallingford, CT 06492
203-265-4036
email: rhoda393@aol.com
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