Trichotillomania Support in Louisiana

Find a therapist in Louisiana 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 Shreveport to New Orleans, for someone near you, or choose Online to see who works with people anywhere in Louisiana.

Find a therapist for trichotillomania in Louisiana

Outside New Orleans and Baton Rouge, it can be hard to find anyone nearby who understands hair pulling. Louisiana is now one of the first states where licensed counselors from other member states can work with you online. Psychologists are set to follow in 2028. Connecting you with people who already understand hair pulling is the reason this directory exists.

The directory includes therapists, counselors, 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, so you can get in touch without sharing your details publicly.

If there’s no one near you in Acadiana, the River Parishes or north Louisiana yet, you can see who works online across Louisiana.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trichotillomania in Louisiana

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How do I find a trichotillomania therapist near me in Louisiana?›

Search our directory by town or city. Every listing shows how the person works, what they charge and whether they see people in person, online or both. Most in-person options are in greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Elsewhere, many people choose online sessions.

Can I have sessions online from anywhere in Louisiana?›

Yes. Many people listed work online with clients anywhere in Louisiana. Licensed counselors from some other states can now work with Louisianians online, and psychologists from other states will be able to from 2028. Hypnotherapists and coaches aren’t limited by state lines.

How much does trichotillomania therapy cost in Louisiana?›

Private sessions in Louisiana usually cost $90 to $165, with around $130 typical. Every listing shows its own prices. Some insurance plans pay part of the cost for some practitioner types, and many people offer a free first call.

What kinds of help are there for hair pulling?›

People who pull work with therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners, NLP practitioners and coaches. Different people find different things helpful. Everyone in our directory has told us they understand hair pulling and already help people who pull.

Do I need a doctor’s note or a diagnosis to get help in Louisiana?›

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, and look for someone in the directory whose listing says they work with children and teens.

Are there trichotillomania support groups in Louisiana?›

We haven’t found an in-person trichotillomania group in Louisiana yet. Louisianians can join online groups through the International OCD Foundation’s listings and BFRB Changemakers, and NAMI Louisiana runs general peer groups. If you run a group, tell us and we’ll list it.

How common is hair pulling in Louisiana?›

About 1 in 50 people have trichotillomania, so roughly 45,000 to 90,000 Louisianians. It’s a body-focused repetitive behavior recognized in the DSM-5 and ICD-10, not a bad habit, and it often starts between ages 10 and 13. Learn more in our complete guide to trichotillomania.

How to get in touch with a therapist

You can message anyone listed here today. You don’t need a doctor’s note or a diagnosis first.

When you write, say what it is: “I pull my hair. I’m looking for someone who understands trichotillomania.” How they reply tells you a lot about whether they’re a good fit.

Most Louisiana practitioners work in greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge. There are smaller clusters in Shreveport, Lafayette and Lake Charles. In many rural parishes the nearest office is an hour’s drive or more, which is why online sessions matter here.

Licensed counselors from several other states can now work with Louisianians online, under an interstate agreement Louisiana joined in 2026. A similar agreement for psychologists takes effect on January 1, 2028. Hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches aren’t bound by these licensing rules, so many already work with people in any state.

You can also go through your insurance or a community behavioral health provider. That route exists, and it often takes longer, usually without a choice of someone who understands hair pulling.

How to choose who to work with

People who pull find help from all kinds of practitioners: therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, hypnotherapists, EFT practitioners and coaches. Different people find different things helpful. What matters is that you feel understood.

If you’d like to check a licensed clinician, Louisiana has free public lookups. “Psychologist” is a protected title, and psychologists are listed with the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Licensed professional counselors (LPCs) and marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) are on the Louisiana LPC Board search. Social workers are on the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners search. Many other good kinds of help aren’t licensed by the state at all and belong to their own professional associations.

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?

Charities and groups in Louisiana

Louisiana has no charity just for hair pulling or other body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). It does have a local affiliate of the national OCD organization. These are the groups most useful to Louisianians who pull.

International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

The main US home for BFRB support, including trichotillomania. Its website explains hair pulling in plain terms, and its support-group listings include online BFRB groups open to people anywhere in the US.

OCD Louisiana

The official Louisiana affiliate of the IOCDF. Its website covers BFRBs, including hair pulling, and it hosts the New Orleans OCD Walk.

BFRB Changemakers

A US nonprofit focused on hair pulling, skin picking and related behaviors. It hosts a free monthly online peer group for adults.

NAMI Louisiana

The state branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, with local affiliates in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Shreveport, Lake Charles and Ruston. Its free peer and family groups aren’t specific to hair pulling but welcome anyone.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988, any time of day or night, if things ever feel too much to handle on your own.

Support groups in Louisiana

We haven’t found an in-person trichotillomania group anywhere in Louisiana yet, so most Louisianians who pull connect with others online. For something this private, many people find that easier.

IOCDF support-group listings: online BFRB groups that anyone in Louisiana can join.
BFRB Changemakers: a free monthly online peer group for adults who pull or pick.
NAMI Louisiana: general mental health peer groups, in person in Lafayette, Monroe and other towns, and online.

For parents: our guide The Parent’s Guide to Trichotillomania helps you understand what your child is going through.

Do you run a Louisiana group? Tell us and we’ll list it for free.

What Hiding It Costs

Most people who pull spend years hiding it. They part their hair a certain way, fill in brows with pencil, wear false lashes or keep a hat on. In a Louisiana summer, heat and humidity make a wig or heavy makeup harder to keep in place. A pool party or a day at the beach can bring real dread.

The hiding goes beyond looks. People skip swimming, haircuts, windy days and doctor’s visits. They turn down sleepovers and keep others at arm’s length, because closeness means someone might notice. Some keep the secret from partners for years.

All of this takes energy. A lot of mental space goes into planning, checking mirrors and watching for anyone looking too closely. Many people say the hiding feels heavier than the pulling itself.

Concealment also keeps people apart. Because almost everyone hides it, most people who pull believe they’re the only one. That silence is part of how the condition works, not a personal failing. Trichotillomania isn’t a bad habit, self-harm, attention-seeking or a lack of willpower.

Saying it out loud, even once and even to one person, often brings relief. Many people remember that moment as the first time they felt they weren’t alone.

About this page

Sources: Counseling Compact Commission; Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners; Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners; TherapyExplained Louisiana therapy cost data (2026); SimplePractice therapy rates by state; International OCD Foundation; OCD Louisiana; BFRB Changemakers; NAMI Louisiana; 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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 Louisiana

Louisiana, the Pelican State, is divided into 64 parishes rather than counties, a legacy of its French and Spanish colonial past. New Orleans, its largest city, sits on a bend of the Mississippi River. Its most famous districts are the French Quarter, the Garden District and Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny.

Upriver, Baton Rouge is the state capital and home to Louisiana State University. West of it, the Atchafalaya Basin, the largest river swamp in the United States, lies between the capital and Lafayette, the center of Cajun Acadiana. Lake Charles anchors the southwest near the Texas line. In the north, Shreveport sits on the Red River and Monroe on the Ouachita. The pine woods of the Kisatchie National Forest cover much of central Louisiana.

Attractions in Louisiana

Louisiana draws visitors for its French and Spanish colonial past, its Cajun and Creole culture, and some of the oldest landmarks in North America.

St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square (New Orleans)

A church has stood on this French Quarter site since the 1720s, and St. Louis Cathedral is one of the oldest cathedrals in continuous use in the United States. Most of the three-steepled building dates from 1850 and 1851, after its central tower collapsed. The Cabildo and the Presbytère stand on either side, facing Jackson Square.

Louisiana State Capitol (Baton Rouge)

At 450 feet and 34 floors, this Art Deco tower is the tallest state capitol in the country. Governor Huey P. Long drove the project, and it was built in 14 months and dedicated in 1932. Long was shot inside the building in 1935 and is buried in the gardens out front.

Vermilionville (Lafayette)

This living history museum opened in 1990 on 23 acres along the Bayou Vermilion. It shows how Acadian, Creole and Native American people lived in the region between 1765 and 1890. Restored and replica homes fill the village, and costumed interpreters demonstrate the crafts early settlers relied on.

Creole Nature Trail (Lake Charles and Cameron Parish)

This 180-mile route through the prairies and marshes of the southwest is Louisiana’s only All-American Road. Locals call the area Louisiana’s Outback. At Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, the 1.5-mile Wetland Walkway leads into marsh where alligators live. The route also reaches 26 miles of natural Gulf beaches.

Poverty Point World Heritage Site (near Epps)

Hunter-gatherers built these earthworks between about 1700 and 1100 BC: mounds, six nested half-ring ridges and a central plaza. The largest, Mound A, rises about 72 feet. In 2014 Poverty Point became Louisiana’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an on-site museum displays artifacts traded from hundreds of miles away.