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District of Columbia

Washington, D.C.

James Gray, Ph.D.

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy and Habit Reversal Training to compulsive skin-pickers and hair-pullers. Treats all ages. Offers evening and Saturday appointments.

4801 Wisconsin Ave., #502
Washington, DC 20016
202-537-0963
email: jgray@american.edu

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Florida

Boca Raton

Jodi Jacobson, LCSW

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy to children, adolescents and adults for anxiety disorders, OC Spectrum disorders including trichotillomania and skin picking, Tourette's, tic disorders, hoarding, and body dysmorphic disorder.

7301A West Palmetto Park Rd., Suite 106C
Boca Raton, FL 33433
561-391-4669

Cynthia Last, Ph.D.

Cognitive-behavior therapy for all child, adolescent and adult anxiety disorders, including OC spectrum disorders such as OCD, trich, skin picking, tics, body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding.  After-school and evening appointments available. See website below for more information.

2499 Glades Rd., Suite 205A
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561-955-1200
email: info@drcynthialast.com
website: www.drcynthialast.com

Stacy Sanders Shaup , Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
OCD Resource Center of Florida

Provides cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) treatment, and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for trichotillomania and skin picking.  Treats children, adolescents and adults.  Also treats anxiety disorders such as OCD, perfectionism, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social phobia, specific phobias, separation anxiety disorder, and body dysmorphic disorder.

3475 Sheridan St., Suite 310, Hollywood, FL 33021 and
1499 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33486
954-962-6662 x4
email: stacyshaup@ocdhope.com
website: www.ocdhope.com/about-sanders-bio.php

Ft. Lauderdale & Weston

Regine Diamond, LCSW

Experienced psychotherapist who specializes in the treatment of trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, OCD and other anxiety disorders.  Provides Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Habit Reversal Training and Relaxation Training for children, adolescents and adults.  Office hours are flexible and evening and Saturday appointments offered.

Eiglarsh Building, 2625 Weston Rd., Weston, FL  33331 or
2699 Stirling Rd., #A-105, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-964-3259
email: regine@reginediamond.com
website: http://www.RegineDiamond.com

Hollywood
Stacy Sanders Shaup , Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
OCD Resource Center of Florida

Provides cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) treatment, and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for trichotillomania and skin picking.  Treats children, adolescents and adults.  Also treats anxiety disorders such as OCD, perfectionism, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social phobia, specific phobias, separation anxiety disorder, and body dysmorphic disorder.

3475 Sheridan St., Suite 310, Hollywood, FL 33021 and
1499 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33486
954-962-6662 x4
email: stacyshaup@ocdhope.com
website: www.ocdhope.com/about-sanders-bio.php

New Port Richey

Steven Pence, Ph.D.

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy and Habit Reversal Training for trichotillomania, skin picking and clinical hair-pulling for all ages.  Both weekly and intensive therapy options are available, depending on symptom severity. 

3030 Starkey Blvd., Ste. 128
New Port Richey, FL 34655
727-569-2239
email: spence@ocdandanxietytreatment.com
website: www.ocdandanxietytreatment.com

Orlando

Mary Travis, Ph.D.
Travis Psycho-Educational Services

Offers individualized, holistic approach to treatment.  Clients benefit from a variety of tools and treatments.  Support groups available.  Versed in cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness.  Dr. Mary is a proponent of Positive Psychology, which emphasizes respect, resilience and individual empowerment.

Winter Park Executive Center
1950 Lee Road, Suite 213
Winter Park, FL 32789
407-644-1522
email: drmary@travisps.com
website: http://www.travisps.com

St. Petersburg/Tampa

Eric Storch, Ph.D.
University of South Florida OCD and Related Disorders Program

The University of South Florida OCD and Related Disorders Program specializes in state-of-the-art psychological and psychiatric treatment of OCD and related disorders such as trichotillomania and skin picking. We have a team of expert psychologists and psychiatrists who have published prolifically in these areas and received funding from the National Institutes of Health for their Research.

USF OCD Program
University of South Florida
800 6th St. South, Box 7523
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
 727-767-8230        
email: estorch@health.usf.edu

Weston

Jonathan Hoffman, Ph.D.
NeuroBehavioral Institute

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy, therapy groups, and Habit Reversal Training for hair-pullers and skin-pickers of all ages. Staff includes practitioners who provide family therapy and many other modalities of treatment.

2233 N. Commerce Parkway, Ste. 3
Weston, FL 33326
954-217-1757
website: www.nbiweston.com

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Georgia

Alpharetta

Bernard Wolfberg, M.D.

Offers medication management for adults with trichotillomania, skin picking and related body-focused repetitive behaviors.

1040 Cambridge Square, Unit D
Alpharetta, GA 30009
770-664-6229

Athens

Kasey Brown, LMSW
Georgia Center for OCD & Anxiety

Kasey is a Licensed Master Social Worker who specializes exclusively in OCD and Anxiety Disorders as well as trichotillomania and skin picking.  Kasey offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for hair pullers and skin pickers of all ages.

188 S. Milledge Ave., Suite 2
Athens, GA 30605
706-425-2809
email: info@GeorgiaOCDandAnxiety.com
website: www.GeorgiaOCDandAnxiety.com

Justin Shewell, Psy.D., LCSW
Georgia Center for OCD & Anxiety

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Habit Reversal Training for hair pullers and skin pickers of all ages.  Specializes in OCD, OCD-related conditions, trichotillomania, and anxiety disorders.  Both individual and family therapy offered.  Evening appointments available.

188 S. Milledge Ave., Suite 2
Athens, GA 30605
706-425-2809
email: info@GeorgiaOCDandAnxiety.com
website: www.GeorgiaOCDandAnxiety.com

Atlanta

Rebecca Beaton, Ph.D.
Anxiety & Stress Management Institute

The Anxiety & Stress Management Institute is a holistic, integrative facility focused on health and well-being.  The diverse staff is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of mental and physical health professionals.  Practitioners use well-researched treatment methods, and have all obtained additional training and certification in their specialty areas.    Cognitive behavioral therapy, therapy groups, hypnosis offered to hair pullers and skin pickers of all ages.

1640 Powers Ferry Rd., Bldg. 9, Ste. 100
Atlanta, GA 30067
770-953-0080
email: drbeaton@stressmgt.net
website: www.StressMgt.net

Atlanta

Pamela Dorsett, Ph.D.
Graduate of TLC's Professional Training Institute
Behavioral Institute of Atlanta

Offers assessment and treatment for children, adolescents and adults from a cognitive-behavioral model, with a specialization in OCD and OCD-spectrum disorders, such as trichotillomania and skin picking. 

6000 Lake Forrest Dr., Suite 103
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-256-9325
email: pgdorsett@aol.com
website: www.bia1.com

Atlanta

Christina Hall, Psy.D.

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy to skin pickers and hair pullers of all ages.  Accepts some insurances.

1350 Spring St. NW, Suite 225
Atlanta, GA 30309
678-358-6927

Atlanta

Barbara O. Rothbaum, Ph.D.
Emory University

Offers DBT-Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults with trichotillomania.

1256 Briarcliff Rd.
Atlanta, GA  30306
404-712-8300
email: brothba@emory.edu or carndt@emory.edu
website: www.psychiatry.emory.edu/PROGRAMS/Trauma

Atlanta

Elana Zimand, Ph.D.

Offers cognitive behavioral treatment for hair pullers and skin pickers of all ages.  Specializes in anxiety disorders, behavioral problems, trichotillomania and mood disorders.

3500 Piedmont Rd. NE, Ste. 775
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-664-6398
email: ezimand@gmail.com
website: www.ezimand.com

Decatur

Natalie C. Arnette , Ph.D.
Virtually Better, Inc.

Offers cognitive behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for hair pullers and skin pickers of all ages.  Works with impulse-control disorders, OCD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD.  Also offers an adolescent girls' group for trichotillomania that meets 1 afternoon per month.  Call or email for more information.

2440 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 200
Decatur, GA 30033
404-634-3400
email: arnette@virtuallybetter.com
website: www.virtuallybetter.com

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Idaho

Meridian

Jennifer LaJeunesse, LCSW
Northwest Neurobehavioral Health, LLC

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescents and adults managing skin picking, hair pulling, mood disorders, and life adjustment issues.  Can refer clients for psychological testing and/or medication evaluation and management, if indicated.

208-955-7334
email: jlajeunesse@nnhidaho.com
website: www.nnhidaho.com

Meridian

Kimberly L. Parks, Ph.D.
Graduate of TLC's Professional Training Institute
Northwest Neurobehavioral Health, LLC

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy, including Habit Reversal Training, for people of all ages struggling with anxiety disorders, trichotillomania and skin picking.  Can refer for medications if needed. 

2076 S. Eagle Rd.
Meridian, ID 83642
208-955-7333
email: kparks@nnhidaho.com
website: www.nnhidaho.com

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Illinois

Chicago and Rolling Meadows

David Carbonell, Ph.D.
Anxiety Treatment Center

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders and OCD spectrum disorders, including trichotillomania.  Works with adolescents and adults.

5105 Tollview Drive, Suite 103
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 and
333 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 801
Chicago, IL 60601
847-481-5251
website: www.anxietycoach.com

Chicago

Ira S. Halper, M.D., Director
Cognitive Therapy Center

Dr. Halper is a Board Certified psychiatrist and Director of the Cognitive Therapy Center of the Department of Psychiatry at Rush University Medical Center.  He offers habit reversal training, other cognitive-behavioral therapies, and medication for adults and adolescents with trichotillomania and compulsive skin-picking, and the anxiety and depression that often accompany these disorders.  Dr. Halper has an interest in both cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychopharmacology, and has had a number of years of experience in the use of these treatment modalities.

1725 W. Harrison, Suite 958
Chicago, IL 60612
312-226-0300
email: ira_halper@rush.edu
website: http://www.irahalper.yourmd.com

Chicago

Amer Smajkic, M.D.
Child, Adolescent and General Psychiatrist

Offers medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy for trichotillomania and skin picking.  Treats all ages.  Some insurances accepted.

233 E. Erie, #802
Chicago, IL 60611
312-893-5701
email: asmajkic@mac.com
website: www.chicagochildpsychiatryassociates.com

Crystal Lake

Tim Re, Psy.D.

Dr. Re specializes in treating anxiety, OCD, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors such as hair pulling and skin picking, and addictions.  Cognitive-behavioral therapy offered; can refer for medication.

820 E. Terra Cotta Ave., #144
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
847-413-9700
email: timre9700@yahoo.com

Deerfield

Claudine Dunne, Psy.D.
Graduate of TLC's Professional Training Institute
Drs. Gault, Fishbein & Associates

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for adults, adolescents and children with trichotillomania and/or compulsive skin picking.  Dr. Dunne conducts comprehensive assessments and works collaboratively with parents, teachers, schools and other allied health professionals to optimize client change and growth.  She specializes in working with children and adolescents.  See website for more information.

770 Lake-Cook Rd., Suite 250
Deerfield, IL 60015
847-977-4881
847-267-0001
website: www.gfapsych.com

Evanston & Highwood

Louise Berner-Holmberg, MD
Fenix Family Health Center
Graduate of TLC's Professional Training Institute

Offers primary care medicine for trichotillomania and skin picking disorder. Can give local referrals for cognitive-behavioral therapy. Treats adolescents and adults. Speaks Spanish and Italian.

130 Washington St.
Highwood, IL 60040
847-909-2004
email: drberner@fenixclinic.org
website: www.fenixclinic.org

Naperville

Jane Bodine, LCPC

Works with hair-pullers and skin-pickers of all ages. Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy, Habit Reversal Training, relaxation training, therapy groups.  Also provides professional school consultations to advocate for educational plans (504/IEP).  Has specialized in OCD and OC spectrum disorders since the mid-80s. Also offers support groups for trichotillomania/skin picking: one for junior high ages, one for high school ages and one for adults.  All are professionally facilitated, with sliding scale fees.

Solo private practice in great location, accessible by train, bus, car.
200 S. Main St.
Naperville, IL 60540
630-416-3146
email: janeoctric@yahoo.com
website: www.janebodine.weebly.com

Niles

Debra Haley, Ph.D.
Graduate of TLC's Professional Training Institute

Offers comprehensive cognitive-behavioral therapy for those suffering with Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, such as hair pulling and skin picking, in a warm and caring environment.

7900 N. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 234
Niles, IL 60714
847-663-1638

Northbrook

Karen L. Cassiday, Ph.D.
Anxiety & Agoraphobia Treatment Center

Specialty clinic offering individualized assessment, using the full range of cognitive behavioral strategies.  Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy, therapy groups, Habit Reversal Training for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. All ages treated.  Evening appointments available.  Located in both downtown Chicago and a northern suburb nearby, Northbrook.

1500 Skokie Blvd., #204
Northbrook, IL 60062 and
656 W. Randolph, #4W
Chicago, IL 60661
847-559-0001
website: www.AnxietyTreatmentCenter.com
email: karencassiday@gmail.com

Northfield

Bryan Bugay, M.Ed., LCPC
Graduate of TLC's Virtual Professional Training Institute

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, OCD, and anxiety disorders. Therapy groups, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Habit Reversal Training also available.  Treats all ages. Accepts some insurances.

550 Frontage Rd., Suite 3515
Northfield, IL 60093
773-318-8959
email: b-r-y-a-n@comcast.net
website: http://www.bryanbugay.com

Northfield

Mona H. Berman, MA, LCPC

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for trichotillomania and skin picking disorder.  Treats all ages; specializes in treating children.

550 Frontage Rd., Suite 2424
Northfield, IL 60093
847-604-1848
email: mhberman@aol.com
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Kansas

Overland Park

Lisa R. Hale, Ph.D.
Kansas City Center for Anxiety Treatment

Specialty practice for anxiety & related disorders including trichotillomania and skin picking, utilizing evidence-based psychotherapy centered on CBT/ERP & HRT.  Treatment offered for all ages. The Center opened in 2005 as a research and educational affiliate of the University of Kansas Medical Center.

10555 Marty, Ste. 100
Overland Park, KS 66212
913-649-8820
email: info@kcanxiety.com
website: www.kcanxiety.com

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Kentucky

Louisville

Dr. Jeffrey A. Romer, D. Min. PCC, LMFT
Lutheran Family Services

Offers cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnosis, psychodynamic psychotherapy for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. Treats all ages.

1864 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
502-899-5991

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