SkinPick is the world’s leading platform for Dermatillomania treatment

Our Mission

We’re the go-to online community for people suffering from compulsive skin picking.

At SkinPick, we believe that everyone should have access to the tools they need to find treatment and develop coping skills that will help them live their best life.

Our Team

The people behind SkinPick include experienced and accredited psychologists (Psy.D), marriage and family therapists (LMFT), professional counselors (LPC), clinical social workers (LCSW), editors, and advisors.

Dr. Sofia Wenzler

Clinical Psychologist

Sofia is a licensed clinical psychologist and holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Right after finishing her Master’s degree at the Goethe-University in Frankfurt, Germany, she started practicing in the Department of Psychiatry at the University Hospital Frankfurt working with adolescents. Additionally, she conducted research projects on emotion processing as part of her PhD thesis. Her clinical training focused on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the treatment of children, youth and parents suffering from a range of different psychological disorders in public and private settings.

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Michaela Chatzimanoli

Clinical Psychologist

Michaela Chatzimanoli is a Clinical Psychologist and a certified trauma therapist, specifically working with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and CRM (Comprehensive Resource Model). She has been practicing therapy in private practice since 2010 and working with the program since 2016. Completed her bachelor studies at the University of Crete, in Greece and finished her masters at the University of Leiden, the Netherlands. These studies provided the opportunity and tools to work as a life coach, providing seminars on acculturation and life skills to expatriates.

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Vedrana Mirkovic

clinical psychologist

Vedrana is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. She graduated from University of Novi Sad, Department of Psychology and is trained in Transactional-assimilative approach to psychotherapy and Sociopsychodrama. She is most interested in identity development and identity integration and qualitative research in psychology. She has experience in working with adolescents and their parents, especially concerning themes like sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Daiana Cimpoies

Clinical Psychologist
My name is Daiana, I am a wife, a mother, a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. I have a MSc degree in clinical psychology and counseling from the West University of Timisoara. I have been trained in CBT and EMDR Therapy and have almost 10 years of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults. My clinical journey started with autistic children and their families. Since then, I have helped people with anxiety related disorders, depression, impulse control disorders, PTSD and parenting difficulties.
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Ivana Savic

Psychologist
I am Ivana Savić, psychologist and psychotherapist. I have been actively working as a therapist for many years now, helping individuals and families to deal with various clinical issues, including body focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), depression, grief and trauma. I graduated from the University of Belgrade and I was also trained as a systemic and family psychotherapist. Apart from working as a therapist, I’ve been supporting vulnerable groups in the society by being a part of non profit organizations that are promoting importance of mental health among youth
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Dr. Dawn Ferrara

LPC, Psy.d, LMFT
With over 25 years of clinical practice, Dawn brings experience, education and a passion for educating others about mental health issues to her writing. She holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, a Doctorate in Psychology and is a Board-Certified Telemental Health Provider. Practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Dawn worked with teens and adults, specializing in anxiety disorders, work-life issues, and family therapy.
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Katerina Nikolakopoulou

Clinical Psychologist
Katerina Nikolakopoulou, is a licensed clinical psychologist with a BSc degree in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a MSc in Cognitive Neuropsychology from the Vrije Universiteit van Amsterdam. She started running her own practice in Amsterdam in 2016 and moved her practice to Athens in 2020. Since 2018 she continued working on her education following a 4-year training to become a systemic psychotherapist.
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Laura Santner

LCSW, PTR

Laura Santner is a Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Poetry Therapist specializing in the treatment of Anxiety and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. She received her training at New York University and the International Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy. Laura Santner is a graduate from the Trichotillomania Learning Center's (TLC) Professional Training Institute and participated in TLC’s Early Clinician Award Program. Ms.

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Maya Schonbach

B.A. PSYCHOLOGY

Maya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Reichman University in Israel and a Bachelor of Math from the University of Waterloo in Canada. Maya works with clients using psychodynamic approaches as well as various CBT interventions including ACT. Maya’s research focuses on OCD, specifically Relationship OCD, as well as transdiagnostic CBT protocols.

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Meryl Da Costa Rohland

Community management

Meryl is a Mindfulness & Positive Psychology Specialist Wellness Counsellor and Marketing & Communications Specialist. Having over 20 years of experience in counseling, marketing and communications, media relations, and training within the mental health, physical health, and well-being industry. Meryl is overseeing customer relations and community management

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Aylen Gomez Ovejero

Clinical Psychologist

Aylen is a clinical psychologist with a decade of experience in both clinical and organizational settings. She holds a masters degree in psychology from The National University of Córdoba, Argentina. Further, she is also an ICF-certified coach and mindfulness consultant while specializing in treating anxiety, depression, and issues related to violence. With a solid foundation in compassion therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices, she skillfully integrates these approaches to support and empower individuals in their personal and professional development.

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Lindsay Meissner

clinical social worker

Lindsay is a clinical social worker who earned her masters degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College.  Beginning as a youth camp counselor, her direct services experience now spans 13 organizations over 15 years. She has nine years of experience as a licensed social worker, and approximately seven as a clinical therapist for adults ages 18 and up.

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Tasneem Abrahams

Occupational Therapist

Tasneem graduated from the University of Cape Town, South Africa in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. She is also a graduate of the TLC foundation Professional Training Institute (BFRB.org).

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Ana Perović

Clinical Psychologist

Ana is a Clinical Psychologist and a Psychotherapist. She holds M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology with a background in mentalization and attachment theory. She is trained in in Personal Construct Psychotherapy within Serbian Constructivist Association in Belgrade, Serbia. Her personal interest in mindfulness practices along with a mindfulness training she completed within Association for Mental Health Promotion led to incorporating practices such as meditation and breathing exercises in her therapy work.

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Dr. Vladimir Miletić

MD, Psychotherapist

Vladimir is a psychotherapist and mindfulness instructor. He graduated from University of Belgrade's School of Medicine and trained in psychotherapy at the Serbian Constructivist Association where he taught constructivist psychology for several years, eventually becoming their consultant for borderline and psychotic states. In 2015 he edited the Handbook of LGBT Psychotherapy, the first gay-affirmative psychotherapy textbook in Serbia.

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Trudi Griffin

MS, LPC

Education, experience, and compassion for people informs Trudi's research and writing about mental health. She holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Addictions and Mental Health from Marquette University, with Bachelor’s degrees in Communications and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay.

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Dr. Arthur S. Trotzky

Ph.D, LPC

Dr. Arthur S. Trotzky (Ph.D.), is an internationally known treatment specialist, well known for his work in addictions. Dr. Trotzky transitioned exclusively to Internet therapy after a successful and prestigious career. Dr. Trotzky was therapist and case manager in the Recovering Professionals Program at Ridgeview Institute in Smyrna, Georgia. Prior to his work at Ridgeview Institute, Dr. Trotzky was a senior staff therapist for a Child and Family Clinic for 27 years and Clinical Director of a first of a kind twelve-step rehabilitation center. Dr.

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LaVerne Kalafor

Clinical Social Worker

LaVerne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist with many years of experience working with families and children, individuals and groups. Born and raised in New Jersey, she completed her MSW degree at Rutgers University and one of the first to become licensed as a NJ Clinical Social Worker in 1986. She earned a second masters level degree in 2000 as an Educational Specialist (Ed. S.) in Psychology at Rider University. She worked as a school psychologist and as a licensed clinical social work in both the public and private practice domains.

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Dr. Margarida Rafael

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Rafael got her doctorate degree in clinical psychology in 2017, and has worked in private practice ever since. She studied in Chicago, trained with medical and psychology researchers from Boston to Los Angeles, and is now based in Lisbon, Portugal. Most of her clinical experience is based on trauma related disorders and underlying anxiety problems. Through a relational approach, Dr. Rafael relies on empirical based knowledge and strategies in therapy while focusing on building a strong therapeutic alliance with her clients.

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Dr. R. Y. Langham

Ph.D, MFT
Dr. R. Y. Langham holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Fisk University, a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (M.M.F.T.) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University, and a Ph.D. in Family Psychology from Capella University. She is currently a family psychologist, medical, health & wellness contributor, copywriter, researcher and psychological consultant. Dr. R. Y.
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Marlene Hidalgo

Clinical Psychologist

I studied Psychology at University of Costa Rica and worked at the outpatient division of the Children's National Hospital, as well with survivors to childhood cancer and their families. At Cornell I studied the processes of transmission from parental to non-parental roles in late adolescence with Urie Bronfenbrenner at the Human Development and Family Studies Department. Interested in Field Work and diversity across cultures I went on to study Cultural Anthropology at the New School for Social Research in New York.

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We’ve helped thousands of people

Average reduction in Dermatillomania symptoms
Symptom severity measured via the skin picking test, taken every session
within 3 weeks
over 80 of clients experience reduction in symptoms
within 3 months
clients experience substantial reduction in symptoms of 46 on average (compared to symptom severity at the beginning of the program)

91
of clients who finish the main modules of the program would recommend SkinPick to others

Words from clients

Helpful program with compassionate support and clear direction

This is a wonderful program. Thank you! I like all the education, easy availability of therapist, clear directions on what to focus on next, writing works well for me.

February 2025

Efficient and effective program with real results

This program was efficient, realistic, and effective. I cannot believe that it was able to have the results it did, and I am now in a much better, happier spot thanks to the results.

February 2025

Amazing, easy and well organized

Amazing program. Easy to complete, well organized. I learned so many life skills in understanding my emotions.

February 2025

Skin picking reduced, excited to continue the journey

Very helpful, my skin picking has definitely decreased because of the programme and the help from my assigned therapist. I look forward to continue using the tools on my own and continue my Journey. 

February 2025

Perfect program

It's a perfect program with great tools and support from therapist. Can't find a better price for the quality and effectiveness anywhere else.

January 2025

Helped me understand my triggers and brought real breakthroughs

The research clearly works, particularly in helping skin pickers become aware of the behaviour and the urges coming up in our bodies and thoughts. That is the breakthrough! Vedrana is a brilliant therapist, super perceptive, patient, compassionate. I felt very safe to speak with her about anything, and I also felt she helped prompt me to see patterns without telling me anything. She is a credit to the team! Very helpful and well laid out course/programme.

January 2025

Supportive and understanding, made me feel less alone

I really enjoyed my experience with everyone I interacted with, the program itself, and I learned a lot! Special thanks to Daiana! She was lovely :) She was lovely, optimistic, kind, responded quickly, and very knowledgeable! I am sad to go but unfortunately, money is getting in the way. Thank you!!! I would definitely continue if I did not already have a weekly therapist and additional incoming medical expenses that seem to be taking priority. It is a great program and I didn't feel alone even though it was virtual/via chat!! 

January 2025

Relief in finding the right therapist and practical tools for progress

I was so relieved I didn't have to try a bunch of therapists before I found someone I connected with. She has been invaluable to my growth over the past year, and I very much look forward to returning to our regular sessions soon! The tools are great resources for use in every day life, and the informative program modules gave me the vocabulary to talk about my experiences with picking. Hugely effective.

January 2025

Well-structured program with helpful and attentive support

The program is well structured and there are lots of resources available. Our therapist was knowledgeable and accessible. She was really helpful and attentive. Well-structured program with helpful and attentive support.
 

December 2024

My therapist- supportive, knowledgeable, and offered kind guidance

My therapist is lovely and very supportive. She provided detailed answers. Kindness in her approach. She is clearly very knowledgeable.

November 2024

Our Leadership

SkinPick is a Helping Minds Ltd. brand
Nathan Margulis
CEO
Eran Price
COO
Dr. Sofia Wenzler
Chief Clinical Officer

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