Hair loss is more than a cosmetic concern—it can deeply affect your mental and emotional well-being. Whether caused by a medical condition, stress, trauma, or personal choice, losing hair can impact how you feel about yourself and how you move through the world.
If you're experiencing emotional distress related to hair loss, psychotherapy can help.
How Hair Loss Affects Mental Health
Hair is closely connected to identity, culture, confidence, and self-expression. Hair loss may lead to:
Low self-esteem or body image concerns
Anxiety or depression
Social withdrawal or relationship challenges
Grief, shame, or frustration
Trauma from medical treatment or accidents
These emotional responses are valid—and you deserve a space to work through them with support and compassion.
What Psychotherapy Can Offer
As a Psychiatric and Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner, I understand both the emotional and physical aspects of hair loss. In therapy, we can work together to:
Process the emotional impact of hair loss
Rebuild confidence and body image
Explore identity and self-worth beyond appearance
Learn healthy coping strategies for stress or anxiety
Address trauma or medical experiences related to hair loss
Whether your hair loss is temporary, permanent, or uncertain, your emotional healing matters.