Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors Therapists in Chandler, AZ

Body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking (excoriation disorder) can be distressing and difficult to manage alone. Treatment focuses on understanding triggers, improving awareness of behaviors, and developing practical strategies to reduce urges. Medication management and behavioral techniques can help individuals gain greater control and reduce the impact these behaviors have on daily life.

I try to teach my clients to love themselves and what to do with the repetitive thoughts

Specializing in hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting, I use habit reversal, acceptance strategies, and CBT techniques to break cycles and build healthier habits.

Dr. Tice specializes in the treatment of BFRBs, such as picking, hairpulling (trichotillomania), and other issues related to repetitive body issues.

This component is for individuals struggling with body-focused repetitive behaviors, supporting self-awareness, coping strategies, and skill-building to reduce urges and improve emotional and daily functioning.

Chandler is one of Phoenix's most economically dynamic suburbs — home to Intel's major chip manufacturing campus and a growing semiconductor and technology sector — creating demand for therapists experienced with high-performance careers, workplace stress, and the psychological pressures of the tech industry. The city has a significant South Asian and East Asian professional population alongside a large and long-established Hispanic community, generating broad demand for culturally affirming therapy across very different backgrounds. Chandler Regional Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources, with a private therapy community serving the DC Ranch corridor and the Price Freeway tech corridor. Chandler's suburban character and intense summer heat contribute to social isolation concerns that therapists frequently address.

Gender ID

	73%	Female
	27%	Male

Session Type

	60%	In Person and Online
	40%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

100%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
60%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
50%	Behavioral Therapy
50%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
40%	Relational Psychotherapy
40%	Psychosocial Therapy
40%	Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
80%	Teen
80%	Young Adult
60%	Senior
50%	Children

Client Focus

50%	Women
40%	Military / Veterans
40%	Persons with Disabilities
40%	LGBTQ+
30%	Christian

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Chandler, Arizona AZ

Carolyne Mburu-Gerena

Meliora Counseling & Wellness

Anna Urbaniak

Alexander Tice

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Chandler, Arizona Statistics

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Offer sliding scale