Therapy for Individuals with Alopecia in New York

Virtual mental health support for all types of hair los

You’re likely here because you’re tired of hair loss dictating your life

Maybe you have been told that it is “just hair”

Maybe you have been told your hair loss is a problem to fixed

Maybe you spent many years feeling like you don’t belong or fit in with peers

You’re sick of questioning your worth and confidence because of your hair

Deep down you know you want to live a more authentic life but just don’t know how to get there

You’re in the right place!

therapy for alopecia

Hello! I am so glad you found your way here. My name is Alison and I have had Alopecia Areata since age 3 and have been completely bald since age 6. My lived experience with hair loss is one of the main reasons I wanted to become a therapists because I noticed there were minimal professionals who could truly understand the impact.

Many people downplayed it to “just hair” or tried to push me towards covering my hair loss, but they never could validate the pain or support me in figuring out how to it felt most authentic to cope with my hair loss.

One of my main missions as a therapist has been to support the hair loss community (if you’re looking for resources beyond therapy, you can check out my other website that soley focuses on hair loss resources)

In our work together…

You won’t have to worry about your experience being diminished to “just hair”

You will be equipped with coping skills to soften the pain

We will gently unpack the grief and determine steps forward

We will uncover what feels most authentic to you on this journey (rocking bald/patchy, wigs, treatments, or anything in between!)

Ultimately, we will make sure your life does not feel held back by hair loss.

You deserve to work with a therapist who understands the complexity of your story and we wil meet you where you’re at to help you towards your goals.

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Alison Mann, LCSW, Hair Loss Therapist

Specialties

  • Body Image

  • Anxiety/OCD

  • ADHD

  • Eating Disorders

  • Body Dysmorphia

  • Trichotillomania

  • Dermatillomania

  • Eating disorders

  • Binge eating disorder

  • Anorexia

  • Bulimia

  • Physical differences (hair loss, limb differences, etc)

Modalities

  • CBT

  • CBT-E

  • DBT

  • Mirror exposure therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Self compassion practices

  • HAES

  • Fat positive

  • Body-Positive

  • ND Affirming

FAQs

  • Yes. While therapy cannot stop hair loss itself, it can help with the emotional impact of alopecia including anxiety, grief, shame, social withdrawal, body image struggles, and loss of confidence. Many people with alopecia find themselves constantly thinking about their appearance, avoiding situations, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Therapy creates space to process these experiences while helping you build a healthier relationship with your body and identity. The goal being we can help you get to a place that you are living a fulfilling life, no matter how much hair you have.

  • Therapy for alopecia may help with:

    • Body image concerns

    • Social anxiety or fear of judgment

    • Dating and relationship concerns

    • Mirror checking or appearance checking

    • Grief and identity shifts

    • Anxiety or depression related to hair loss

    • Difficulty accepting changes in appearance

    • Parenting stress related to a child’s alopecia

    • Perfectionism and self-worth tied to appearance

    • Medical anxiety and treatment decisions

    • Boundaries and communication strategies with family/friends around discussing Alopecia

    • Working towards acceptance of hair loss

  • Yes. Parents often carry immense worry about their child’s confidence, social experiences, bullying, treatment decisions, or emotional wellbeing. Therapy can help parents navigate these fears while also providing you strategies to support your child in developing resilience and a healthier relationship with appearance. It is important for parents to have a safe outlet for their feelings related to Alopecia so that those feelings are not felt by the child.

  • Yes. Many people feel torn between pursuing treatment and trying to emotionally accept hair loss. Therapy is not about pushing you toward or away from treatment, but rather helping your unique path become more clear (hair loss is not a one-size-fits-all journey). What many don’t realize is that acceptance and treatment can co-exist together.

    I can help you navigate the emotional complexity, fears, hopes, uncertainty, and pressures that often come with these decisions.

  • Making sure you find a therapist who is a good fit is crucial. That is why we will start with a 15min consultation together. During this call, I will explore what you are looking for and you will be able to ask me any questions as well. If we decide it is a good fit, then we will schedule our initial appointment! You can use the contact form or link below.

    If for any reason it is not a good fit, then I am happy to offer you referrals.