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Meet Dr. Kelsey Shogren
About Dr. Kelsey Shogren
I'm Dr. Kelsey Shogren, a clinical psychologist based in Berkeley, California, specializing in body-focused repetitive behaviors including trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation disorder (skin picking).
Treating these behaviors is both a personal and professional passion of mine. I have lived with trichotillomania myself, and that experience continues to shape how I approach this work.
I understand how confusing, isolating, and difficult these behaviors can be to explain. My goal is not to position myself as the expert on your experience, but to work collaboratively with you to better understand your patterns and help you regain a sense of choice in moments that feel automatic.
Specialized Experience
I remain actively involved in the BFRB community through consultation, collaboration, education, and ongoing professional development.
My clinical background also includes extensive work with trauma and PTSD through the Veterans Affairs system, supporting veterans, first responders, and survivors of assault.
Additionally, more than a decade of teaching classical piano has given me a unique perspective on repetition, procedural memory, and the ways habits become deeply ingrained over time.
Why Superbloom?
I chose the name Superbloom because it reflects the way I think about growth and change.
A superbloom occurs when flowers thrive in places that once appeared barren. When the right conditions are present, growth becomes possible.
The fireweed flower is one of the first flowers to bloom after wildfire. It serves as a reminder that growth, resilience, and beauty can emerge through difficult experiences.
Growth can emerge from struggle.