Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Chula Vista, California CA
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BFRB
Jennifer Warkentin
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Repetitive picking, restricting, exercising, or injurious behaviors require specialized care. I use a body-positive approach to treat these and pay special attention to the underlying causes contributing to symptomatic behaviors.
18 Years Experience
Online in Chula Vista, CA California (Online Only)
BFRB
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Body-focused repetitive behaviors — hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting — are driven by a nervous system seeking self-regulation through sensation. The brain reaches for these behaviors the way it reaches for any compulsion: to manage arousal, anxiety, or emotional discomfort it cannot otherwise process.
Neurofeedback addresses the underlying dysregulation directly, training the brain to self-soothe without the behavior — reducing the neurological urge before it becomes an action.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chula Vista, CA
BFRB
Arpi Isayan, EMDR Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I support clients struggling with trichotillomania, skin picking, and other BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviors). These patterns often develop in response to anxiety, trauma, or emotional stress. Using EMDR and evidence-based strategies, I help clients better understand their urges, reduce harmful behaviors, and build greater self-awareness and compassion.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chula Vista, CA California (Online Only)
BFRB
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We offer compassionate, non-shaming support for body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting. We focus on increasing awareness, reducing shame, understanding triggers, and building practical coping strategies. Our work is strengths-based and respects the role BFRBs may play in emotional regulation.
7 Years Experience
Online in Chula Vista, CA California
BFRB
Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
Skin picking, hair pulling and nail biting habits (BFRB's, Body focused repetitive behaviors) are notoriously hard to stop. And they can cause real damage, embarrassment and isolation. If you have had failed attempts to stop these habits, it is not your fault. Working with an experienced therapist using evidence based treatments gives you a big advantage and can lead you to quick and successful long term management. I combine insightful, caring depth work with scientifically validated evidence based techniques that are most effective in freeing you from harmful habits and helping you to reclaim the balanced, happy life you deserve.
35 Years Experience
Online in Chula Vista, CA California (Online Only)
Chula Vista is one of California's fastest-growing cities and sits directly north of the US-Mexico border, with a predominantly Hispanic population and a large community of residents who maintain close ties to Tijuana — making bilingual Spanish-English therapy not a specialty but a basic access requirement for much of the population. The city's location within the broader San Diego metro means residents have access to the full range of institutional mental health resources, including Scripps Health and Sharp HealthCare, while Chula Vista's own private therapy community has expanded significantly alongside its population growth. The city's significant Filipino community and growing South Asian population add further dimensions to the demand for culturally competent care. Military families connected to Naval Base San Diego also form part of the local therapy clientele given the city's proximity to base housing.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Chula Vista, California Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Chula Vista, California average 19 years of experience and charge around $242 per session. 87% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Psychoeducational Therapy (100%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (88%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (63%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$242
Accept insurance
63%
Offer sliding scale
13%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 15% |
Non-Binary |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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| 13% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 100% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 88% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 63% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 63% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 50% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 50% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 50% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 63% | Senior |
| 50% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 63% | Women |
| 50% | Native American |
| 50% | Men |