It is hard enough going out in public on a bad hair or skin day, but hiding your trichotillomania and skin picking disorder are nearly impossible with some services. Sadly, many people with a BFRB like trichotillomania or excoriation disorders …
Author: Priscilla Elliott, MA, LPC
Priscilla Elliott is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in south Austin. She owns and provides psychotherapy at Courage Counseling, PLLC. While specializing in helping clients who are struggling with trauma, trichotillomania, and/or skin picking disorder; she also supports many in life transitions, anxiety, and depression. Call now for help: 512-673-3987
Community Resources for BFRBs
Priscilla Elliott, MA, LPC
Posted in Skin Picking Disorder Treatment Austin, Trichotillomania Treatment Austin, Uncategorized
Seven Reasons to Choose Group Therapy
Priscilla Elliott, MA, LPC
Posted in Skin Picking Disorder Treatment Austin, Trichotillomania Treatment Austin
Group therapy is when about 3-12 clients, who do not know each other outside of the therapy setting, meet weekly with a therapist to participate in a therapeutic experience that is designed for individual enrichment. Group therapy can address issues …
Your Nervous System- Trauma, Anxiety, and Relationships
I am not a “smoke and mirrors” therapist. I like to understand and help my client understand what is happening in their brain, bodies, and relationships both psychologically and physiologically. We start with simplified versions of the nervous system anatomy …
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Junk Drawer Guide to Meditation
Priscilla Elliott, MA, LPC
Posted in PTSD & Trauma Treatment Austin, Skin Picking Disorder Treatment Austin, Trichotillomania Treatment Austin
Meditation and mindfulness do not come easy to everyone. Unfortunately, those who need it the most are frequently the very people who struggle with it the most. Our symptoms, bodily pains, and mental chatter become such a distraction that we …
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Trichotillomania
Guest Post by Ariel Taylor – a writer and mental health advocate. TrichStop.com Many people are completely unaware of this condition called trichotillomania that affects two to three percent of Americans. But if you are aware of the condition of …
13 Skin Care Tips for Skin Picking Disorder
Skin Picking Disorder, also called Excoriation Disorder or Dermatillomania, is not a problem of the skin as much as it impacts the skin. It is not uncommon for those struggling with skin picking to pick at general medical type skin …
8 Self Help Tips from Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy
I am frequently asked about how clients may use the benefits of Somatic Experiencing trauma therapy in their everyday lives. These may be to provide comfort or healing in between therapy sessions or as part of a self help efforts. …
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Think Outside of the Fidget Box
Priscilla Elliott, MA, LPC
Posted in Skin Picking Disorder Treatment Austin, Trichotillomania Treatment Austin
When trying to get control of skin picking disorder (Excoriation disorder), hair pulling disorder (trichotillomania), and other body focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), there tends to be a lot of discussion about fidgets. But are they the cure? Do they help? …
Moving on November 29, 2015!
Moving on Up! Courage Counseling is moving right after Thanksgiving. Don’t worry, we aren’t going far! We will be in the same building, just a new suite upstairs. To get there, look for the stairwell closest to the front door …
New BFRB Group Starts Sept 17! Sign up today!
Priscilla Elliott, MA, LPC
Posted in Skin Picking Disorder Treatment Austin, Trichotillomania Treatment Austin
This fall I am starting the 2nd cohort of my group for people who struggle with body focused repetitive behaviors (bfrbs) such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking disorder. Members will get a free copy of the work book I …
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