Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors Therapists in Tucson, 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.

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.

I have extensive training and experience with behavior modification therapy. I start with learning what purpose or function the behaviors serve. Next, we explore if there is a healthier alternative, discover the root cause of the behavior, and/or focus on habit reduction and eventually elimination.

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

Many people suffer silently through BFRBs. We are here to help you learn how to reduce your hair pulling, skin picking, etc. while navigating the emotional impact of BFRBs. We assist you in learning how to have more awareness of your behaviors, learn how to manage your urges differently, and ultimately reduce the BFRBs and their impact on your life. We offer both individual and class formats for BFRB treatment.

Tucson's large Hispanic population — spanning both sides of the US-Mexico border — and its position as a university city anchored by the University of Arizona together define the city's therapy landscape. Bilingual Spanish-English therapists are in consistent demand, and therapists experienced with border-crossing trauma, immigration stress, and bicultural identity serve an important clinical role. The city's proximity to the Tohono O'odham Nation and other tribal communities creates demand for therapists trained in Indigenous trauma, historical loss, and culturally grounded care. Banner — University Medical Center Tucson provides institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private practice community serving the Foothills, midtown, and the university corridor.

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%	Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
40%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
40%	Psychosocial Therapy

Ages Served

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

Client Focus

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

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Tucson, Arizona AZ

Carolyne Mburu-Gerena

Anna Urbaniak

Kimberlee Zetocha Halverson

Meliora Counseling & Wellness

Juniper Mental Health

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Tucson, Arizona Statistics

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