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Find a Treatment Provider: States MA - MO

Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri

Maine

Portland

Barbara Peisner, LCSW

Clinical social worker in private practice offers counseling to adults, utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy, Habit Reversal Training, mindfulness, insight-oriented therapy, relaxation training and hypnotherapy. Warm, accepting atmosphere.  Most insurances accepted, including MaineCare.  Sliding scale fees available.  Some evening appointments available.

500 Forest Avenue, Suite 9
Portland, ME 04101
207-699-2545

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Maryland

Baltimore

H. Richard Waranch, Ph.D.
Graduate of the TLC Professional Training Institute

Treats hair-pullers and skin-pickers of all ages.
Offers individually tailored treatment programs using a combination of behavior modification, cognitive-behavior therapy, relaxation training, family therapy, and supervision of the use of N-Acetylcysteine.  Some insurance plans accepted.  Evening appointments available.

3655B Old Court Rd., #22
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-6001
email: rickwaranch@gmail.com

Columbia

Deborah S. Cole, Psy.D.
Graduate of the TLC Professional Training Institute

Clinical psychologist in private practice.  Works with trichotillomania, OCD, anxiety disorders and depression.  Also evaluates and works with ADHD, learning disabilities, compulsive spending and sexual compulsivity.  Certified school psychologist.  Treats all ages.

Kings Contrivance Village Center
8640 Guilford Rd., #235
Columbia, MD 21046
410-381-7551 or 301-596-5916
email: classicart@verizon.net
website: www.psychotherapyinmd.com

Gaithersburg

Christine Vercellino, LCSW-C, MSW

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for trichotillomania, skin picking, and anxiety disorders.  Also offers Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and self-hypnosis.  Home-visits and therapist-assisted exposure available, if appropriate.  Many insurances accepted.  Evening appointments and sliding scale fees available.

16031 Comprint Circle
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-330-0377
email: cvercell4@verizon.net

Monkton & Lutherville

Carol E. Watkins, M.D.
Graduate of the TLC Professional Training Institute

Treats hair-pullers and skin-pickers of all ages.
Offers medication, cognitive-behavioral therapy and hypnosis.

16829 York Rd., Monkton, MD 21111
and 2360 W. Joppa Rd., Ste. 223, Lutherville, MD  21093
410-329-2028
email: carol.watkins@gmail.com
website: www.ncpamd.com

Potomac

Joyce Robbins, LCSW

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy, awareness training, imagery, relaxation training for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking.  Can refer for medication.  Treats ages 10 and up. 

11305 Rouen Dr.
Potomac, MD 20854
301-983-8368
email: kangre@comcast.net

Rockville

Ling L. Wu, Psy.D.
Graduate of the TLC Professional Training Institute

Treats hair-pullers and skin-pickers of all ages.
Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy, Habit Reversal Training, interpersonal psychotherapy, and response prevention. Accepts Medicare, Managed Health Network, Multi-plan/PHCS, Carefirst BCBS, Anthem BCBS, Unicare/HealthLink and LifeSynch/Humana.  Sliding scale fees available.  Evening appointments offered.

15807-A Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, MD 20855
240-285-0047
email: linglwu@aol.com

Silver Spring

Charles Mansueto, Ph.D., Director
Ruth Golomb, M.Ed., LCPC
Sherrie Vavrichek, LCSW, CBCD
Noah Winetraub, Psy.D.
Jennifer Kessler, Ph.D.
Lisa Levine, Psy.D.
Elspeth Bell, Ph.D.
Graduate of the TLC Professional Training Institute
The Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking as well as anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD. Treats all ages.

11227 Lockwood Dr.
Silver Spring, MD 20901
301-593-4040

Elspeth Bell's email address: ebellphd@yahoo.com

Silver Spring & Rockville

Mary Alvord, Ph.D.
Graduate of the TLC Professional Training Institute

Alvord, Baker & Assoc., LLC

Treats hair-pullers and skin-pickers of all ages.
Large group private practice.  Primarily cognitive-behavioral in orientation toward treatment, using primarily habit reversal techniques for trichotillomania.  Practice also treats broader spectrum of disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and offers groups for social anxiety and social competence.

11161 New Hampshire Ave., Suite 307, Silver Spring, MD  20904
and 3200 Tower Oaks Blvd., Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852
301-593-6554
email: malvord@alvordbaker.com
website: www.alvordbaker.com

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Massachusetts

Agawam

Joanne Craig-Nelson, CAGS, LMHC, BCBA
Individual and Family Counseling Center
Graduate of the TLC Professional Training Institute

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy using a comprehensive model for behavioral treatment of trichotillomania and skin picking.  Works with all ages.  Works with children with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families.  Accepts most insurance.  Evening appointments available.

200 Silver St., Unit 106
Agawam, MA 01001
413-789-9198
email: jocraignelson@yahoo.com

Boston

Nancy Keuthen, Ph.D., Co-Director
Trichotillomania Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking.

Trichotillomania Clinic
Massachusetts General Hospital
Simches Research Building
185 Cambridge St., Floor 2
Boston, MA 02114
617-726-4074

Ted A. Grossbart, Ph.D.

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnosis, psychodynamic psychotherapy and couples therapy for hair-pullers and skin-pickers. Treats adolescents and adults.

466 Commonwealth Ave., Suite 201
Boston, MA 02215
617-536-0480
email: ted@grossbart.com
website: http://www.grossbart.com

Fitchburg

Peter W. Moran, Ph.D.

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for adults with trichotillomania.  Accepts most insurance.

33 Electric Ave., Suite 205
Fitchburg, MA 01420
774-253-1573
email: pwmoran12@aol.com

Pembroke

Deborah Osgood-Hynes, Psy.D.
Center for Behavioral Health, LLC

Offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for people with trichotillomania, skin picking, OCD, anxiety and depression.  Blue Cross and Medicare accepted.   Treats adolescents and adults.

31 Schoosett St., Suite 205
Pembroke, MA 02359
781-829-0902
email: centerforbehavioralhealth@comcast.net

 

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Michigan

Ann Arbor

Laurie Krauth, MA, LLP

In practice since 1994, Laurie specializes in treating anxiety disorders, including trichotillomania, skin picking and nail biting.  She uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, Habit Reversal Training, Stimulus Control, and is incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).  Laurie works in and out of the office with clients. Her goal is to help you develop strategies you can use to control your behaviors so you don't need her! Laurie is a master's level clinical psychologist with a limited license (LLP). A LLP permits practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist (Nathan Claunch, PhD, the responsible party for this listing). Laurie is on the Scientific Advisory Board of the OCD Foundation of Michigan, and has written articles on OCD that are available on her website. Laurie works with adolescents and adults, and also treats individuals and couples with depression, intimacy, LGBT and women's issues.

2002 Hogback Road Suite 15
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734-973-3100
email: lkrauth@comcast.net
website: www.LaurieKrauth.com

Bloomfield Hills

Randy Dean, M.D.

Offers psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring; coordinating and collaborating with cognitive-behavioral therapists. Treats all ages for both trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking.

E-4111 Andover Rd., Ste. 220
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
248-290-5400
email: nbmg@comcast.net

Grand Rapids

Alan D. Carriero, LMSW, ACSW

Adolescents/Adults/OCD/OC Spectrum/Trichotillomania/Skin Picking/BDD/Hypochondriasis/Hoarding/Individual & Group Therapy/Support Groups/Home Visits/CBT/ERP
Specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for treating OCD and other OC spectrum disorders, including TTM, compulsive skin picking, hypochondriasis, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and other anxiety disorders.

Professionally facilitated support groups for children and adults available.

4467 Cascade Rd. SE
Suite 4481
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-940-9091
website: http://www.ocdgrandrapids.com

Saginaw

Mohammad Jafferany, M.D.
Dept. of Psychiatry, Synergy Medical Education Alliance

Prescribes and manages medications and individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults with trichotillomania, skin picking, and other psychodermatological disorders. Treatment approach is client-tailored, meeting with individual needs, and consists of cognitive behavioral therapy and Habit Reversal therapy.

1000 Houghton Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48602
989-583-6986
email: mjafferany@synergymedical.org

West Bloomfield

David J. Wartel, Ph.D.
Wartel Psychological Services

Offers cognitive behavior therapy and habit reversal training for hair pulling and skin picking. Treats all ages.

6346 Orchard Lake Rd., Suite 107
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
248-626-1330

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Minnesota

Bloomington

Suzanne L. Krueger, Psy.D.
Suzanne L. Krueger & Associates, P.C.

Dr. Krueger is a licensed psychologist in private practice. Offers treatment to adolescents and adults in individual therapy and specializes in working with those who have trichotillomania. Dr. Krueger emphasizes insight, self-awareness and empowerment to help people lead more gratifying lives. Cognitive behavioral strategies are used to help promote growth. With trichotillomania, habit reversal training is incorporated.

900 American Blvd., #103
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-854-7771
email: info@suzannekrueger.com
website: http://www.SuzanneKrueger.com

Minneapolis

Dr. Jon E. Grant
Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota

Offers medication and medication management, clinical evaluation, cognitive-behavioral therapy for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking. Treats adolescents and adults. Accepts all types of insurance, and sliding scale fee payments. Evening appointments available.

2450 Riverside Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-273-9736
email: grant045@umn.edu

Minneapolis

Mary E. Cady, Psy.D., M.Ed.
Anxiety Treatment Resources

I provide individual psychotherapy for adults with TTM, compulsive skin picking, all anxiety disorders and associated depression. My treatment approach integrates methods to meet clients' individual needs and is typically Cognitive-Behavioral, with Habit Reversal Training, but may also include worry control, reducing automatic negative thinking, stress management/relaxation strategies, mindfulness or self-hypnosis. My emphasis is on a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

900 American Blvd. East, Suite 201
Minneapolis, MN 55420-1393
952-854-2622 (option #1)
website: http://www.anxietytreatmentres.com/

Minnetonka

Renae Reinardy, Psy.D.
Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change

Dr. Reinardy is trained in cognitive behavioral theory and therapy. She offers individual and group treatment to people of all ages, treating trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, OCD and related disorders. She works collaboratively with clients to provide empirically validated treatment. Treatment is skills based and is tailored to meet individual goals.

14525 Highway 7, Suite 340
Minnetonka, MN 55345
952-367-4100
email: drreinardy@lakesidecenter.org
website: http://www.lakesidecenter.org

Savage

Kathryn E. Moore, Ph.D.

Dr. Moore offers individual therapy to children and adolescents with trichotillomania, typically teaching cognitive-behavioral strategies and Habit Reversal Training.  Dr. Moore also offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for OCD and other anxiety disorders as well as depression and behavior disorders.  She also offers education and assistance to parents of young people with trichotillomania.  All types of insurance accepted.

8646 Eagle Creek Circle, Suite 105
Savage, MN 55378
952-224-9065
website: www.kathrynemoorephd.com

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Missouri

St. Louis

Dr. Erikalin Ashton
St. Louis Behavioral Medicine

We are an evidence-based treatment facility, offering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Habit Reversal Training to clients of all ages struggling with trichotillomania.

1129 Macklind Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-534-0200
website: http://www.slbmi.com

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