Resources
Explore Free Healing Podcasts
Trich Talks! A Podcast
Trich Talks: The Podcast is an insightful and empowering show hosted by Barbara Lally, dedicated to raising awareness and fostering conversations about body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as trichotillomania (hair-pulling), dermatillomania (skin picking), and onychophagia (nail biting). Through personal stories, expert interviews, and thoughtful discussions, Barbara provides support, education, and resources for those affected by these behaviors, as well as their families and friends. The podcast explores the psychological, emotional, and physical aspects of BFRBs, offering a safe space for listeners to connect, learn, and find healing. With a focus on breaking the stigma surrounding these often-misunderstood conditions, Trich Talks is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand or manage BFRBs, helping listeners on their journey toward self-acceptance and recovery.
Explore Safe End Self-Harm Support Groups
Barbara Lally Free BFRB Support Group
Barbara Lally’s free BFRB group, now part of BFRB Changemakers, offers connection, support, and empowerment for those navigating hair pulling, skin picking, and related behaviors, you’re not alone.
Type of Support Group
BFRB’s
Location & Time
Virtual
Held Once A Month
Age Range & Cost
Open to All
Free
HeyPeers
HeyPeers offers virtual, peer-led support groups for mental health, recovery, grief, and more. Hosted by trained peers with lived experience. Safe, flexible, and accessible support whenever you need it.
Type of Support Group
Self-harm, Eating Disorders, Addiction, Trauma & PTSD, Depression, Bi-Polar, Mental Health, Grief & Loss
Location & Time
Virtual
Various
Age Range & Cost
Open to All
Free
Pick, Pull, Bite: Finding the Light (A BFRB Support Group)
A welcoming monthly Zoom group for adults navigating hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, and other BFRBs. Offers support, shared strategies, and self-acceptance, no pressure to be behavior-free.
Type of Support Group
BFRB’s
Location & Time
Virtual
1st Thursday of every month at 8pm EST
Age Range & Cost
Open to All
Free
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance – San Diego Chapter
Peer-led, nonjudgmental support for those living with depression or bipolar disorder. DBSA San Diego offers free, trauma-informed groups in-person and virtual for adults, families, and LGBTQ+ community members.
Type of Support Group
Location & Time
Hybrid
Various
Age Range & Cost
Adults
Free
DBSA California – Depression & Bipolar Support Group
Peer-led support groups across California for depression, bipolar, and mood disorders. Free, nonjudgmental spaces rooted in lived experience, trauma-informed care, and compassionate connection. No diagnosis or referral needed.
Type of Support Group
Location & Time
In-person
Various
Age Range & Cost
Open to All
Free
National Alliance For Eating Disorders – Support Group
Free, nationwide virtual support for adults in eating disorder recovery. Inclusive, trauma-informed, and peer-led offering connection, validation, and hope for all genders and diagnoses. No referral required.
Type of Support Group
Location & Time
Hybrid
Various
Age Range & Cost
Open to All
Free
ANAD
ANAD pioneered the eating disorder peer support group more than 45 years ago, and today we are the largest peer support resource for eating disorders in the country. ANAD’s eating disorder support groups provide a free, virtual space where people can come together and find community in recovery.
Type of Support Group
Eating Disorders
Location & Time
Virtual
Various
Age Range & Cost
Open to All
Free
Explore End Self-Harm Safe Therapists
Jennifer Little – Healing Hearts Therapy
Rooted in lived experience, Jennifer offers trauma-informed care for children and adults. Specializing in EMDR, neurofeedback, and mood disorders, she brings compassion, expertise, and purpose to every session.
Insurance Accepted
Aetna – WebTPA, Anthem Blue Cross, Beacon Health Options, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Kaiser Permanente, Magellan Health, Optum, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Therapeutic Focus
ADHD / Attention Issues, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Chronic Illness, Depression, Eating Disorders, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), PTSD & Trauma, Self-Harm & Suicidality
Style of Treatment
Art Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Family & Relationship, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Play Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy
Age of clients
Children, Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders
Dana Alavi – Healing Hearts Therapy
Dana draws from personal and professional experience to support families with empathy. EMDR-trained, she helps clients navigate trauma, reunification, and relational healing through insight, warmth, and trauma-informed care.
Insurance Accepted
Aetna – WebTPA, Anthem Blue Cross, Beacon Health Options, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Magellan Health, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Therapeutic Focus
Addiction, Anxiety, Child and Adolescent Issues, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse / Intimate Partner Violence, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief & Loss, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Oppositional Defiance, Parenting Support, Peer Relationships, Personality Disorders, Psychosis / Schizophrenia, PTSD & Trauma, Relationship Issues
Style of Treatment
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy
Age of clients
Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders
Arianna Raiola – Healing Hearts Therapy
Arianna Raiola offers holistic, person-centered therapy shaped by global experiences, motherhood, and wellness. She supports teens and adults navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, and more with deep empathy and cultural insight.
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Beacon Health Options, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Kaiser Permanente, Magellan Health, Optum, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Therapeutic Focus
Addiction, Anxiety, Depression
Style of Treatment
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Systems Therapy, Family & Relationship, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma-Informed Therapy
Age of clients
Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders
Sara Baker – Sabi Pathways
Sara, Founder of SABI Pathways, leads a thriving holistic therapy group. She supports ambitious clients through mind-body-spirit healing, blending therapy, coaching, and mentorship for empowered, integrative mental wellness.
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Optum, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Therapeutic Focus
Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Abuse / Intimate Partner Violence, PTSD & Trauma, Self-Harm & Suicidality
Style of Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family & Relationship, Hypnotherapy, Mental and Emotional Release®, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Neuro-linguistic programming, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy
Age of clients
Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders
Explore Safe End Self-Harm Tattoo Artists
Katherine Brannock
Katherine creates symbolic, healing tattoos in a trauma-informed space. Her thoughtful approach empowers clients in recovery to reclaim their stories through meaningful ink rooted in transformation, identity, and spiritual connection.
Shop Name
KATHERINE BRANNOCK
Tattoo Style
Single Needle / Fine Line, Neo-Traditional, Conceptual / Modern Styles, Surrealism, Illustrative, Lettering & Symbolic, Specialty / Niche Styles, Cover-Up / Scar Covering
Experience with Self-Harm Scars
Yes
Offers Free Consultation
Yes
Minimum
350
Jose Rodriguez
Jose offers trauma-informed tattoos with empathy and care, supporting clients reclaiming their bodies after self-harm. His calm presence and custom designs create a safe, healing experience for every client.
Shop Name
Wolf and Shadow Tattoo Collective
Tattoo Style
American Traditional, Black & Grey, Single Needle / Fine Line, Color-Focused Styles, Cover-Up / Scar Covering
Experience with Self-Harm Scars
Yes
Offers Free Consultation
Yes
Minimum
100
Shifra Ink
Shifra is a North Hollywood and San Diego tattoo artist creating healing-centered designs for self-harm and surgical scars. With lived experience, she offers compassion, consent, and a calming presence.
Shop Name
MonsterLand Tattoo Tavern
Tattoo Style
American Traditional, Black & Grey, Color-Focused Styles, Color Realism, Watercolor, Cover-Up / Scar Covering
Experience with Self-Harm Scars
Yes
Offers Free Consultation
Yes
Minimum
100
Jae
Jae creates surreal, symbolic tattoos with intention and care. Trained in trauma-informed practices, he offers a calm, supportive space for clients in recovery seeking healing through expressive, meaningful body art.
Shop Name
Addictive Arts Tattoo
Tattoo Style
Black & Grey, Single Needle / Fine Line, Color Realism, Lettering & Symbolic, Cover-Up / Scar Covering
Experience with Self-Harm Scars
Yes
Offers Free Consultation
Yes
Minimum
300
Karin Ackerman-Saunders
Karin offers award-winning realism and a compassionate, grounded presence. Her San Diego studio is a trusted, trauma-informed space for anyone in recovery seeking empowerment and healing through meaningful, high-quality tattoo art.
Shop Name
The Oracle Tattoo Studio
Tattoo Style
Color Realism, Neo-Traditional, Cover-Up / Scar Covering
Experience with Self-Harm Scars
Yes
Offers Free Consultation
Yes
Minimum
100
Britta Christiansen
Britta creates ethereal, watercolor-inspired tattoos with care and intention. Known for her calming presence, she offers a safe, healing space for self-expression, especially for those recovering from self-harm.
Shop Name
BUJU Tatttoo
Tattoo Style
Abstract, Watercolor, Specialty / Niche Styles, Cover-Up / Scar Covering
Experience with Self-Harm Scars
Yes
Offers Free Consultation
Yes
Minimum
150
Jill Hollingsworth
Jill specializes in vibrant, empowering tattoos with over 20 years of experience. She offers a trauma-informed space for self-harm recovery, scar cover-ups, and healing-centered art that celebrates personal transformation.
Shop Name
BUJU Tatttoo
Tattoo Style
American Traditional, Black & Grey, Blackwork, Color-Focused Styles
Experience with Self-Harm Scars
Yes
Offers Free Consultation
Yes
Minimum
200
Clister Smith
Clister creates trauma-informed, emotionally resonant tattoos that honor healing and self-expression. Known for black and grey realism, cover-ups, and BFRB-sensitive designs, he offers a safe, respectful space for recovery.
Shop Name
Beauty In Pain Tattoo
Tattoo Style
Black & Grey, Color Realism, Specialty / Niche Styles, Cover-Up / Scar Covering
Experience with Self-Harm Scars
Yes
Offers Free Consultation
Yes
Minimum
120
Bobbi Stalnaker
As a verified artist with End Self-Harm, Bobbi supports healing, empowerment, and personal expression through meaningful tattoo work, offering a safe, judgment-free space for those in recovery.
Shop Name
BUJU Tattoo
Tattoo Style
Blackwork, Single Needle / Fine Line, Cover-Up / Scar Covering
Experience with Self-Harm Scars
Yes
Offers Free Consultation
Yes
Minimum
100
Maliya Mora
San Diego-based tattoo artist blending fineline realism, anime/manga, and deeply personal storytelling. Maliya is known for her collaborative approach, soft presence, and detail-driven custom work.
Shop Name
Wolf and Shadow Tattoo Collective
Tattoo Style
Anime / Pop Culture, Black & Grey, Black & Grey Realism, Single Needle / Fine Line, Cover-Up / Scar Covering
Experience with Self-Harm Scars
Yes
Offers Free Consultation
Yes
Minimum
150
Briana Robinson
San Diego’s Sun Child, Briana Robinson of BUJU Tattoo opened Buju in 2011. She loves vibrant colors that illuminate the skin. A classically trained illustrator
Shop Name
BUJU Tattoo
Tattoo Style
Single Needle / Fine Line, Color-Focused Styles, Color Realism, Cover-Up / Scar Covering
Experience with Self-Harm Scars
Yes
Offers Free Consultation
Yes
Minimum
350
Explore free worksheets and emotional tools for recovery
Building Trust
Use this page as a journal prompt or conversation starter, and revisit it over time to see how your trust circle grows. Healing happens in relationships—and it starts with you.
Self-Harm Spectrum Tracker
This worksheet can help you track shifts in your daily activities over time and notice patterns that affect your emotional and physical well-being.
Self-Love Journal
This self-love journal helps you connect with your strengths and inner voice. Write about what you admire in yourself, proud moments, and future hopes.
Healthy Habits: Routine Tracker
This worksheet helps you track your self-care routines throughout the week. Use it to reflect on habits that support healing and stability.
Noticing Your Thoughts
Use this worksheet to name and understand your thoughts. Writing them down can help create distance and bring emotional clarity — especially in overwhelming moments.
What’s In Our Control & What’s Not
This worksheet helps teens and young adults sort through what’s in their control and what isn’t, using a simple Venn diagram. A great tool for emotional regulation and grounding.
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding techniques — a simple sensory-based strategy for calming anxiety and reconnecting to your body in the present moment.
Be A Hero: Role Models & Self-Empowerment
This worksheet helps users reflect on role models and the traits they admire, guiding them to define what being a 'hero' means to them.
Asking For Help
Asking For Help is a helpful tool for emotional wellness and self-reflection. This worksheet encourages individuals to explore their feelings, habits, or support systems in a safe, structured format. It can be used in therapy, school settings, or personal growth journals. Use the Asking for Help worksheet to deepen your insight and practice self-awareness. Print it out, revisit it regularly, and notice your progress over time.