Trichotillomania Therapist Guide

"Trichotillomania (TTM) is a disorder of secrecy and shame. Many with the problem do not know it has a name, and many who know what they have, cannot find knowledgeable providers. Research on the etiology, maintenance, and treatment of TTM has grown dramatically since this program was first published. Still, our understanding of this complicated disorder remains incomplete, and few effective therapeutic options exist. Behavior therapy still maintains the strongest empirical support (Farhat et al., 2020 ), having reliably outperformed medications in head-to-head, albeit small, efficacy trials. Unfortunately, the number of mental health providers familiar with TTM and its treatment remains limited. This therapist guide and client workbook were written as tools for therapists to become familiar with an effective treatment for TTM"--