Body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB)

If you or your loved ones are struggling with a body-focused repetitive behavior such as trichotillomania, dermatillomania or onychophagia, you know that the experience is often accompanied by feelings of isolation, shame, and a myriad of other difficult emotions. Drawing from several different treatment modalities, including the ComB model, CBT and DBT, I will tailor treatment to your needs and support you in your BFRB management head-on.

What would it be like to feel more in control of your BFRB? This is an area of difficulty I have extensive training and experience in. I offer both individual and group therapy for these treatment issues.

I have extensive training and experience in treating Trichotillomania and other BFRBs.

BFRBs can be driven by anxiety or neurodivergence and it's important to know the difference. Together, we will figure out the FUNCTION of your BFRB and pick the right interventions to reduce its destructive power while honoring underlying sensory needs.

Trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation disorder (skin picking) can cause sufferers to feel isolated and lost. I can help get you on the road to recovery.

BFRBs function differently in each individual. In some cases, it's harmless stimming but it can also progress to highly destructive habits. I use ERP and Habit Reversal Training to develop a treatment plan that respects folks' neurological needs for stimulation while reducing or eliminating harmful picking/pulling behaviors.

Along with my training in OCD, I also have received training in the treatment of body-focused repetitive behaviors including trichotillomania and excoriation disorder.

TICs Tourette Syndrome Trichotillomania Excoriation Disorder Misophonia

Well versed in Habit Reversal Training (HRT) and Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) Treatment for Excoriation (Skin Picking) and Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Disorders, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) enhanced behavioral therapy.

I have experience helping those with BFRB's including skin picking and hair pulling. I use Exposure Response Prevention and Habit Reversal Training to address these.

The Comprehensive Model for Behavioral Treatment (ComB) is effective in addressing these behaviors, and involves identifying your triggers, including situations in which you are most likely to pick or pull, sensory cues and related intrusive thoughts. We then develop and try out an alternative plan and track the effectiveness of this approach. Together, we can develop a sustainable plan to help you best surf the urges to pick and pull.

I have been trained and certified through the international TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors to offer the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatments available for BFRB’s. These include the “ComB” model of comprehensive behavioral treatment and Mindfulness-Based Impulse Reduction.

trained in habit-reversal

I've been working with those who have body-focused repetitive behaviors since 2008. I use Habit Reversal Training, an evidence based treatment for BFRBs, to help you gain awareness into these behaviors while working on competing responses to ultimately reduce the problematic behavior.

Struggling with Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania), Skin Picking (Excoriation), or Nail Biting Disorder (Onychophagia)? Serving children, teens, and adults, I evaluate and treat in a collaborative way while incorporating Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) including ComB and Habit Reversal. If you are a parent of a child struggling with hair pulling or skin picking, I am here to provide support for you and help for your child.

Comprehensive Model for Behavioral Treatment (ComB) is an evidence based treatment for BFRBs and my approach in effecting long-lasting change and recovery. Coupled with a hefty dose of self-compassion and psychoeducation, we will dig deep into the behavior (whether it's skin picking, nail biting, hair pulling, etc) and assess all the functions it is serving and replace them with new strategies.