Alison Mann, LCSW

04/04/2026

I want to add that these skills can be implemented more easily AFTER you have let your grieve hair loss. These are not things I was able to do overnight & they aren’t skills I expect any of my clients to do overnight❤️

This is just to share what coping continues to look like as someone who has been bald for over two decades. There are also plenty of other skills that I use (and teach), but I wanted to include to the ones that come up most often for me in daily moments 🫶🏻

04/02/2026

When in doubt 1. Validate the pain 2. Ask what would be most supportive 3. Keep the door open

03/31/2026

You can count on me to say it!

03/26/2026

Holding space for body grief is crucial when raising a kid with Alopecia ❤️ Body grief is an essential component of building body resilience, so how can you hold space for your child’s body grief through Alopecia? I know first instincts might be how can you “fix” the situation when your child expresses body grief, and you may decide to proceed with some sort of concrete solution too, but the first step needs to be holding space for these emotions.

Comment “guide” and I will send you my FREE 5 steps to holding space for body grief!

As a reminder, all of my parent resources now live in Substack! If you find the guide helpful, you can subscribe as a free or paid subscriber to get my resources directly to your inbox ❤️

03/14/2026

Sometimes what your child with Alopecia needs most is not a “fix”, but rather someone who is willing to hold space for their body grief.

Body grief is an essential component of building body resilience & you plant a protective seed each time you can hold that space❤️

Comment “substack” and I will send you link to subscribe so you can read my FREE guide!

03/12/2026

If you have ever felt like you were mentally malfunctioning trying to balance all the things that come after an Alopecia diagnosis… you’re not alone!

One of the things I have wanted to be more dedicated to is providing Alopecia parents resources. It became clear to me after my NAAF presentation with parents last year that there is a big gap in parent support.

Transparently, I have done some trial and error with support options that didn’t seem to have enough flexibility (which parents need with your busy lives)! FINALLY, I feel like I have thought of a model that will work well & serve as a detailed resource hub for parents!

I have had an empty substack account for months now & have decided it will be used strictly as a space for Alopecia parent resources! I hope to build out this corner of the internet into many detailed resources on all types of topics related to supporting your kid with Alopecia (hopefully it turns into the closest thing to a guidebook!)

There are both Free & $8/month subscription options ✨ You can comment “Substack” and I will send you the link to subscribe!

03/02/2026

Hair loss is often visible, but many of it’s impacts are not. This is my new psychoeducational series: Invisible impacts of hair loss!

Bite sized educational resources that can help those in your life better understand your experience. Today’s post is about Window of Tolerance✨

As always, leave any questions you have below⬇️

04/29/2023

Acceptance sounds so simple, but it can be really hard! No matter what stage of life you are in, it is something that requires continuous practice.

If you have been wanting to work on self acceptance, I am currently accepting new clients in NY! You can use the link in my bio to set up a free 15 min consultation💓

04/29/2023

Have you had trouble finding your confidence since hair loss?

Are you not sure how to start increasing your self esteem in a world that shames hair loss?

Maybe you have felt intense social anxiety or struggled to live your life as fully as you want?

My signature evidenced based coaching program, Reclaim Alopecia Roadmap, is coming soon! It is for those struggling to find confidence, empowerment and self acceptance after hair loss❤️ As a therapist and someone with hair loss since age 4, I know exactly what the formula is to start feeling more in control of your journey!

I will take you step by step with actionable guides, evidence based mental health tools, exercises, individualized support & group support to get you where you want to be! No one deserves to feel held back by hair loss.

If you or someone else in your life is looking to reclaim their power since hair loss and no longer let it control their life, make sure you click the link and fill out the form to be notified of the launch!! https://www.aidbyali.com/coaching

11/23/2022

My "Uniqueness is Beauty" collection is out now! Beauty does not exist without body diversity of all kinds & we were never meant to live within societal boxes. Help spread this message through this collection! Perfect gift for adults and kids because no one is too young or too old to embrace differences and be part of this change. 5% of all net profits of the collection will be donated each month to a different mental health non profit, National Alopecia Areata Foundation, or Childrens Alopecia Project. You can shop under the "shop" tab on this page or on www.aidbyali.com

05/28/2021

Wrote a piece about how my hair loss and gymnastics journeys intertwined ❤️ If you want to know about my full Alopecia story check it out!

“I felt like I had no identity other than being the weird bald girl. Every time I looked in the mirror, I was disappointed with what I saw.”

03/23/2021

Your worth is not dependent on your job, pay, looks, or anything. You are just as worthy as the next person💕