Community Resources for BFRBs
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 avoid self care and medical care because they are afraid their disorders will be seen, misunderstood, and they may be judged or shamed for it.
This doesn’t mean that people with a BFRB must stay limited to specialized or sensitive professionals. If you are comfortable with any facility or provider who makes you happy and you like the work or help they provide- go with it! and let me know if they need to be added to my list to help others with a BFRB!
My hopes is that publishing this is a jumping off point to discover and share more resources after hearing back from our local BFRB community. So Please, share your feedback! Priscilla@courage-counseling.com
BFRB-FRIENDLY SALONS:
Amber Shastid, Private Room in Salon and In-Home Haircuts (Professional stylist who has been trained on trich by Priscilla Elliott and who is open to doing in-home haircuts)
https://www.ambershastid.com/
Jacquie Nguyen, Stylist
512-745-2770 (cell)
joelraysalon.com
I have heard of several more in town but was unable to confirm they are still actively seeing clients in Austin.
Ricky Knowles – Hair + Wellness (Houston area) – Recommended by a group member. Mostly does wigs/extensions/etc but also haircuts for people with trich and says about 40% of his clients have trich. From a group member: “I felt completely comfortable there and really inspired that he dedicates so much of his time to help people with this disorder.”
713-623-4247
hairandwellness.com
Tattoo- Permanent Make up and Medical Tattoos
Brow Rehab: Mary Rae Arvizu
512-842-7699
www.realisticNippleTattoos.com
Massage therapists
Laura Sanders, LMT & LE
elevate.amtamembers.com
elevatewithlaura@gmail.com
call or text 512-906-9953
Aestheticians
LePa Spa
http://lepa-esthetics.com/
Laura Sanders, LMT & LE
elevate.amtamembers.com
elevatewithlaura@gmail.com
call or text 512-906-9953
Dermatologists
Evans Dermatology
Erin McIntyre, NP
Colby Evans, MD
Lindsey Detwiler, PA-C
Eye Doctors
Dr Linda M Pak
www.pakfamliyeyecare.com
512-891-9969
Acupuncturists
Paula Bruno, PhD
twoheartswellness.com
Psychiatrists
Dale Hsieh, MD
512.850.1537
Lori Fox, NP
(512) 430-1130
Denae Rickenbacker, MD
512-690-2075
Physical Therapists
Shelbi Foti, PT, DPT
512-387-4096
Parr PT in Austin & Houston, Texas and Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Dentists
Thomas C. Gent, DDS
(512) 593-6758
https://www.soladentalaustin.com/
I’m still seeking BFRB compassionate professionals for these categories:
Gynecologists
Nail Salons
Gastroenterologist (Trichophagia can lead to serious conditions needing medical attention)
Orthopedics (Pain and Injury is common in adults with BFRBs due to repetitive use injuries to hands, neck, and back from picking and pulling in similar patterns over years.
Ear Nose Throat Doctor (ENT- Nose picking is an often unmentioned part of BFRBs that can lead to damage or infection that needs medical treatment.)