Medical and Therapeutic Provider Online Referral Directory

Ivy Ruths, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and director of the Houston Anxiety and Wellness Center. She is passionate about helping individuals and families change their lives for the better by utilizing treatments that work. She has been treating BFRBs since 2011. Dr. Ruths earned Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston. She completed her dissertation titled, Trichotillomania: Internal and external cues in the investigation of hair pulling modalities with Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D. Before opening Houston Anxiety and Wellness Center, Dr. Ruths worked at the OCD Institute of Texas (previously the Houston OCD Program) treating severe OCD and anxiety disorders on a residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient level.

Hello, I am happy to provide telehealth counseling services in the state of Colorado. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, and can only see clients who reside there. I am only providing individual counseling at this time, and I am not accepting insurance. I do have a sliding scale for those who need financial assistance. Due to strict Medicaid laws, I can't offer any services if you have medicaid insurance.

Dr. Randall provides cognitive behavior therapy for adults struggling with hair pulling, skin picking, and other BFRBs with a focus on the comprehensive model.

The Reeds Center specializes in evidence-based cognitive-behavioral treatments for trichotillomania and skin picking, as well as OCD, anxiety disorders and related problems. Treats adolescents and adults. Intensive treatment programs and a sliding scale of fees.

My therapy practice is focused mainly on obsessive compulsive disorders (approximately 60%) including BFRBs. In my work with OCD, I utilize cognitive behavioral approaches including HRT, ERP, IBA, and ACT. My other areas of focus include ADHD and eating disorders (binge eating and obesity in particular). I also work with other presenting concerns, such as traumatic stress and anxiety disorders. Outside of the therapy component of my practice, I also do family systems work, psychometric assessments, research, consulting, and teaching. I have worked in a range of settings including post-secondary institutions, the justice system, and in community mental health. I currently work exclusively in private practice, and have availability to meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I have evening availability on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

I work with clients of all genders and sexual orientations. In addition to my training as a psychologist, I also do research in the areas of family systems, gender studies, and disability studies. My office is accessible for individuals who make use of mobility aids.

Dr. Shelton Pelosi provides cognitive-behavioral therapy for mood disorders, anxiety disorders and BFRBs (including trichotillomania and excoriation disorder) for adolescents and adults. Additional treatment approaches are available, including mindfulness meditation. Her work utilizes integration of clinical and performance psychology to address the needs of individuals pursuing health and being their best.