# Azra A. Kim, LCSW, LMSW's Blog

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## Articles

- Silent Struggle with Hair Pulling: When to Seek Trichotillomania Therapy
  - URL: https://blog.azraalic.com/blog/silent-struggle-with-hair-pulling-when-to-seek-trichotillomania
  - Summary: Learn key signs hair pulling needs support, what therapy involves, and how trichotillomania therapy can help you regain control and confidence
  - Word count: 1374
  - Reading time: 6 min
  - Published: 2026-08-10
  - Category: Tips & Guides
- Managing Anxiety and Skin Picking When Perfectionism Takes Control
  - URL: https://blog.azraalic.com/blog/managing-anxiety-and-skin-picking-when-perfectionism-takes
  - Summary: Learn how to manage anxiety-related skin picking when perfectionism spikes, with practical strategies and virtual therapy support for adults in CA and MI
  - Word count: 1313
  - Reading time: 6 min
  - Published: 2026-08-04
  - Category: Tips & Guides
- Anxiety-Driven Skin Picking at Work: Coping, Disclosure, and Triggers
  - URL: https://blog.azraalic.com/blog/anxiety-driven-skin-picking-at-work-coping-disclosure
  - Summary: Learn discreet ways to manage anxiety-related skin picking at work, decide on disclosure, and handle meetings and travel triggers confidently
  - Word count: 1493
  - Reading time: 7 min
  - Published: 2026-07-27
  - Category: Tips & Guides
- Quiet Compulsions at Work: Checking, Reassurance, Over-Preparing, and OCD
  - URL: https://blog.azraalic.com/blog/quiet-compulsions-at-work-checking-reassurance-over-preparing
  - Summary: Learn how mental checking, reassurance, and over-preparing fuel OCD at work, plus therapy for intrusive thoughts that builds confidence and calm
  - Word count: 1543
  - Reading time: 7 min
  - Published: 2026-07-27
  - Category: Tips & Guides
- Navigating Maladaptive Perfectionism in New Motherhood
  - URL: https://blog.azraalic.com/blog/navigating-maladaptive-perfectionism-in-new-motherhood
  - Summary: Learn how maladaptive perfectionism affects new mothers, and explore compassionate ways to manage anxiety, OCD traits, and self pressure in postpartum life
  - Word count: 1490
  - Reading time: 7 min
  - Published: 2026-07-21
  - Category: Tips & Guides
- Skin Picking Anxiety Loop: How to Break the Urge–Relief–Shame Cycle
  - URL: https://blog.azraalic.com/blog/skin-picking-anxiety-loop-how-to-break-the-urgereliefshame-cycle
  - Summary: Learn how anxiety-related skin picking follows an urge relief shame loop and try in the moment tools to interrupt it and feel calmer fast
  - Word count: 1511
  - Reading time: 7 min
  - Published: 2026-07-02
  - Category: Tips & Guides
- Inside Dermatillomania Treatment: What Adults Can Expect
  - URL: https://blog.azraalic.com/blog/inside-dermatillomania-treatment-what-adults-can-expect
  - Summary: Learn what dermatillomania treatment looks like for adults in therapy, including expectations, evidence-based approaches, and virtual care options
  - Word count: 1468
  - Reading time: 7 min
  - Published: 2026-06-27
  - Category: Tips & Guides
- Break the Perfectionism-Procrastination Cycle and Reduce Anxiety
  - URL: https://blog.azraalic.com/blog/break-the-perfectionism-procrastination-cycle-and-reduce-anxiety
  - Summary: Learn practical steps to break maladaptive perfectionism patterns, reduce anxiety, and take action without lowering standards in daily life
  - Word count: 1403
  - Reading time: 6 min
  - Published: 2026-06-27
  - Category: Tips & Guides
- When Perfectionism Fuels Your Anxiety: Signs It Is Time for Therapy
  - URL: https://blog.azraalic.com/blog/when-perfectionism-fuels-your-anxiety-signs-it-is-time
  - Summary: Learn how perfectionism drives anxiety and the signs it is time to seek perfectionism therapy with virtual support for adults in CA and MI
  - Word count: 1507
  - Reading time: 7 min
  - Published: 2026-06-27
  - Category: Tips & Guides
- Perinatal OCD Mental Rituals: How to Explain It to Partners and Providers
  - URL: https://blog.azraalic.com/blog/perinatal-ocd-mental-rituals-how-to-explain-it-to-partners
  - Summary: Learn scripts and practical tips to explain perinatal OCD mental rituals to partners and providers, spot red flags, and get the right support
  - Word count: 1613
  - Reading time: 7 min
  - Published: 2026-05-21
  - Category: Tips & Guides
- Break Free From Maladaptive Perfectionism: CBT/ACT Exercises for Triggers
  - URL: https://blog.azraalic.com/blog/break-free-from-maladaptive-perfectionism-cbtact-exercises
  - Summary: Learn how to break maladaptive perfectionism with practical CBT and ACT exercises for work, parenting, and relationships in everyday moments
  - Word count: 1669
  - Reading time: 8 min
  - Published: 2026-05-14
  - Category: Tips & Guides
- What Perfectionism Therapy Looks Like in Real Life
  - URL: https://blog.azraalic.com/blog/what-perfectionism-therapy-looks-like-in-real-life
  - Summary: See how perfectionism therapy works in real sessions, with practical steps to reduce anxiety, build self-compassion, and change unhelpful habits
  - Word count: 1500
  - Reading time: 7 min
  - Published: 2026-05-07
  - Category: Tips & Guides
- Perinatal OCD vs. Postpartum Psychosis: How to Tell the Difference
  - URL: https://blog.azraalic.com/blog/perinatal-ocd-vs-postpartum-psychosis-how-to-tell-the-difference
  - Summary: Learn how perinatal OCD differs from postpartum psychosis, why intrusive thoughts happen, and when to seek urgent help without shame
  - Word count: 1429
  - Reading time: 7 min
  - Published: 2026-04-30
  - Category: Tips & Guides

## Categories

- [Tips & Guides](https://blog.azraalic.com/category/tips-guides): Practical, educational articles that explain mental health topics and what therapy can look like in everyday life.

## About

Azra A. Kim, LCSW, LMSW's Blog publishes articles about tips & guides.
Total articles: 13