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Find the underlying biochemical imbalances causing the hair-pulling urges. Provide personalised treatment and support for individuals.

Specializes in treating trichotillomania, skin picking, and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, as well as anxiety disorders and relationship problems. Ms. Sirowitz has advanced training in psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy and attended the first TLC Professional Training Institute in 2003. She is uniquely qualified to treat people with body-focused disorders, having struggled with trich herself. She works with adults, adolescents, children and parents to develop an individual program to meet their needs. Treatments may include cognitive behavior therapy, habit reversal training, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and relapse prevention.

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Laura Sproch, PhD, CEDS has been working in the field of psychology for over 15 years. Dr. Sproch is a clinical psychologist who believes in offering treatments that work, are based in science, and have an end goal (i.e., evidence-based treatment). This means, that she typically takes a behavioral, and cognitive behavioral, approach to her treatment. In addition to treating body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., hair pulling, skin picking), she also specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal difficulties.

Dr. Sproch received her doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology from Hofstra University, which prides itself as a leader in the New York area for its commitment to cognitive behavioral and behavioral training, and evidence-based practices. Prior to Hofstra, she received her BA in Psychology from Vassar College.

Dr. Sproch has received extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and family-based treatment (FBT) for anorexia nervosa. Dr. Sproch is a graduate of the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors’ Virtual Professional Training Institute and is a certified eating disorder specialist through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. She has offered comprehensive academic, achievement, and psychological assessments; has been integrally involved in behavioral analysis and planning; and has provided outpatient therapeutic services for a range of mood, anxiety, interpersonal, and adjustment challenges. She has an interest in responsible and carefully planned teletherapy and has published an

Dr. Sproch has offered training and presentations across the country in a variety of different formats, from academic conferences, to local community practices, to news programs, to Podcasts. She has a particular interest in working to educate both the professional and nonprofessional community about mental health in an effort to improve early intervention and prevention.

Laura Yocum, MS, PPS, received both her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and her School Counseling / Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential at California State University at Northridge (CSUN). Prior to joining the OCD Center of Los Angeles in 2011, Laura spent three years working as a therapist for students and their families at the middle school and high school levels. She also has extensive training in Art Therapy and Music Therapy for the treatment of children and teenagers. Laura specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based CBT for adults, adolescents, and children with a wide range of disorders including OCD, Trichotillomania, and Dermatillomania. She has presented at annual conferences of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and the TLC Foundation for BFRBs, and is a professional member of both organizations. Laura provides individual therapy, online therapy, and intensive outpatient treatment exclusively at our Woodland Hills office.

I provide support and compassion for those dealing with body focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like trichotillomania (hair pulling) and dermatillomania (skin picking). By raising awareness and educating my clients, I have been able to reduce the stigma associated with these behaviors in order to create an environment that supports self-acceptance and encourages personal growth.