Trichotillomania Support in Yukon
Find a therapist in Yukon who understands trichotillomania. Whether you pull your own hair or you’re supporting a child or someone you love, search by city or town, from Watson Lake to Dawson City, for someone near you, or choose Online to see who works with people anywhere in Yukon.
Find a therapist for trichotillomania in Yukon
Yukon was the last place in Canada to regulate psychologists, starting only in February 2025. Very few of its counsellors, psychologists and social workers learned about hair pulling in training. Connecting you with people who already understand it is the reason this directory exists.
Everyone listed has told us they understand trichotillomania and already help people who pull. The directory includes therapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners, NLP practitioners and coaches. Every listing shows how that person works, whether they see people in person, online or both, and what they charge. Each one has a private contact form. New people join regularly.
About four in five Yukoners live in and around Whitehorse. If you’re in Dawson City, Old Crow or anywhere along the highways, you can see who works online across Yukon.
We’re building the Yukon directory.
Keep updated as we’re a new directory actively seeking new trich-aware therapists to join.
See practitioners who work online →Tell me when a practitioner lists in Yukon
Frequently Asked Questions about Trichotillomania in Yukon
Find a TherapistHow do I find a trichotillomania therapist near me in Yukon?›
Search the directory by city or town. In-person options are mostly in Whitehorse. Everyone listed has told us they understand hair pulling, and each listing shows how they work, what they charge and how to get in touch.
Can I have sessions online from anywhere in Yukon?›
Yes. Online sessions work anywhere with a steady connection, and some practitioners also offer phone sessions. Psychologists generally need to be registered in Yukon to work with you. Counsellors, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches aren’t bound by those rules. Choose Online in the search to see who works with people in Yukon.
How much does trichotillomania therapy cost in Yukon?›
Most private sessions in Yukon cost $140 to $250, and many counsellors in Whitehorse charge around $175. Psychologists usually charge more. Every listing shows its own prices. Many extended health plans pay part of the cost for some types of practitioner, and many people offer a free first call.
What kinds of help are there for hair pulling in Yukon?›
People work with therapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners, NLP practitioners and coaches. Different people find different things helpful. What everyone in this directory has in common is that they understand hair pulling.
Do I need a doctor’s note or a diagnosis to get help in Yukon?›
No. You can contact anyone listed in our directory directly, without a doctor’s note or a diagnosis. Just tell them you pull your hair and you’re looking for someone who understands trichotillomania.
My child pulls their hair. What do I do first?›
Stay steady and don’t tell them off, because pressure and punishment reliably make pulling worse. Start with The Parent’s Guide to Trichotillomania, then look for someone whose listing says they work with children and teens.
Are there trichotillomania support groups in Yukon?›
We haven’t found an in-person group in Yukon yet. Yukoners can join online groups through the International OCD Foundation’s listings and BFRB Changemakers, or the Canadian BFRB Support Network’s Facebook group. If you run a group, tell us and we’ll list it.
How common is hair pulling in Yukon?›
About 1 in 50 people have trichotillomania, so close to 1,000 Yukoners. It often starts between ages 10 and 13, and most people who pull have never knowingly met someone else who does. Learn more in our complete guide to trichotillomania.
How to get in touch with a therapist
You can message anyone in the Yukon directory right now. You don’t need a doctor’s note or a diagnosis.
When you write, say what it is: “I pull my hair. I’m looking for someone who understands trichotillomania.” Their reply tells you a lot about whether they’re the right fit.
In person, nearly all options are in Whitehorse. Outside the capital, the nearest private practitioner can be hundreds of kilometres away. That’s why online sessions are already normal here: many practitioners who work with Yukoners see people by video or phone only.
Psychologists who see Yukoners, including online, generally need to be registered in Yukon. Counsellors, social workers, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches aren’t licensed by the territory, so those rules don’t apply to them.
You can also book free counselling through the Yukon government, in Whitehorse or at community hubs. That route exists, but longer-term support often means a wait, and you can’t choose someone who understands hair pulling.
How to choose who to work with
People who pull find help from many kinds of practitioners: therapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners, NLP practitioners and coaches. Different people find different things helpful.
If you’d like to check someone’s registration:
- Psychologists: “psychologist” is now a protected title in Yukon. The Government of Yukon keeps a public registry of psychologists.
- Counsellors: the territory doesn’t regulate counselling. Many counsellors hold the Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) credential from the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
- Social workers: Yukon doesn’t register social workers yet. Many who work here are registered in another province, and their listing will say where.
Hypnotherapy, EFT, NLP and coaching aren’t regulated by the territory either. They have their own professional associations instead.
Everyone on this site has one thing in common: they’ve told us they understand hair pulling. On a first call, you can ask:
- Have you helped people who pull their hair before?
- How do you work? What happens in the first few sessions?
- What if I feel it isn’t right for me?
There’s more in our guide to how to talk to someone who can help.
Charities and groups in Yukon
Yukon has no charity just for hair pulling or other body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs). These organizations can still help, and all of them work across the territory or online.
Canadian BFRB Support Network
A volunteer-run Canadian non-profit, founded in 2013, focused on hair pulling, skin picking and related behaviours. It shares information and runs a private Facebook group for Canadians.
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
A US foundation with a large section on BFRBs, including trichotillomania. Its Find Help directory lists hair pulling support groups, many of which meet online.
CMHA Yukon
The Yukon division of the Canadian Mental Health Association, based on Baxter Street in Whitehorse. It offers free short-term counselling to youth over 13, adults, couples and families, in person, by phone or online. It isn’t about hair pulling, but it welcomes anyone.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Support by phone or online chat for all Indigenous people in Canada, any time of day. Call 1-855-242-3310.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
If things ever feel too much to handle on your own, call or text 9-8-8, any time.
Support groups in Yukon
We haven’t found an in-person trichotillomania group in Yukon yet. With so few people spread over so much land, most Yukoners who pull connect with others online.
- Canadian BFRB Support Network: a private Facebook group for Canadians who pull or pick.
- IOCDF hair pulling groups: the IOCDF’s Find Help directory lists groups for people who pull, many meeting by video.
- BFRB Changemakers: free monthly online peer groups for adults who pull or pick. Many list Eastern times, so check each one against Yukon time.
For parents: The Parent’s Guide to Trichotillomania helps you understand what your child is going through.
Do you run a Yukon group? Tell us and we’ll list it for free.
Not all pulling is the same
Many people who pull notice two different kinds of pulling. Some do both.
Focused pulling is done with attention. It often follows an urge, a tense feeling, or a sense that one hair feels wrong: coarse, kinked or out of place. The pull brings a moment of relief or satisfaction. Some people search for a particular hair, or look at or touch the root afterwards.
Automatic pulling happens outside awareness. A hand drifts to the scalp, brows or lashes while reading, scrolling, driving or lying awake. The person only notices later, when there are hairs on the desk or the car seat.
Knowing which kind you do, and when, often shapes the conversation with a practitioner. It also explains why “just stop” misses the mark. You can’t simply decide against something you don’t notice you’re doing.
Trichotillomania is a body-focused repetitive behaviour, recognized in the DSM-5 and the ICD-10 (F63.3). It affects about 1 in 50 people. It usually starts around ages 10 to 13, though it can begin at any age. It isn’t a bad habit, attention-seeking, self-harm or a lack of willpower. Most people who pull have never knowingly met someone else who does.
About this page
Sources: Government of Yukon (psychologist regulation and registry, social work regulation, counselling services); CBC News; Canadian Association of Social Workers; Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association; Psychology Today (Whitehorse cost data); Yukon Bureau of Statistics; Canadian BFRB Support Network; International OCD Foundation; BFRB Changemakers; CMHA Yukon; Hope for Wellness Helpline; 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline.
Things change. We check this page often, but always check prices and qualifications with the person you contact. This page is information, not medical advice.
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About Yukon
Yukon is Canada’s westernmost territory, home to about 48,000 people. It split from the Northwest Territories in 1898, during the Klondike Gold Rush. The St. Elias Mountains rise in the southwest, and the Yukon River runs north and west into Alaska.
Whitehorse, the capital and largest city, holds about four in five Yukoners. Downtown runs along the river, Riverdale lies across it, and Whistle Bend is the fastest-growing neighbourhood. Dawson City, the gold rush town, sits where the Klondike River meets the Yukon. Watson Lake is on the Alaska Highway near the British Columbia border. Haines Junction is the gateway to Kluane. Old Crow, north of the Arctic Circle, is the only community with no road access.
Attractions in Yukon
Yukon’s landmarks trace the gold rush, the river steamers and the Alaska Highway, set among Canada’s highest mountains.
S.S. Klondike National Historic Site (Whitehorse)
The S.S. Klondike II was launched at Whitehorse in 1937, replacing a sternwheeler of the same name that sank the year before. It was the largest vessel to work the Canadian stretch of the Yukon River. Its last run in 1955 ended commercial steamboat travel in Yukon. It became a National Historic Site in 1967.
Kluane National Park and Reserve (Haines Junction)
Kluane holds 17 of Canada’s 20 highest mountains, including Mount Logan, the country’s highest at 5,959 metres. Much of the park lies under the largest non-polar icefields in the world. In 1979 it became part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site shared with neighbouring parks in Alaska and British Columbia.
Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site (Dawson City)
Parks Canada looks after more than a dozen gold rush buildings in the heart of Dawson City. The Palace Grand Theatre opened in 1899, built by showman Arizona Charlie Meadows, and was rebuilt as a close replica in 1962. The site also takes in the sternwheeler S.S. Keno and poet Robert Service’s cabin.
Sign Post Forest (Watson Lake)
In 1942, US Army Private Carl K. Lindley was repairing a directional signpost while the Alaska Highway was being built. He added a sign pointing to his hometown of Danville, Illinois. Travellers have added their own ever since. The forest now holds tens of thousands of signs from around the world.
Tombstone Territorial Park (Dempster Highway)
Tombstone protects 2,200 square kilometres of jagged peaks, permafrost landforms and tundra north of Dawson City. The Dempster Highway runs through it. Its Hän name, Ddhäl Ch’èl Cha Nän, means “ragged mountain land.” The park is a legacy of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in land claim agreement and lies within their traditional territory.