Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Pasadena, California CA
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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 Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
BFRB
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Addressing behaviors like hair pulling or skin picking with tools to increase awareness and control.
7 Years Experience
Online in Pasadena, CA California
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 Pasadena, CA California
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 Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
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 Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Pasadena is home to Caltech and the Huntington Hospital, and the city's intellectual, academic culture creates demand for therapists experienced in working with high-achievers navigating perfectionism, burnout, and the psychological demands of elite academic and scientific environments. The city's established residential character and proximity to Los Angeles give it a distinct therapy landscape — less entertainment-focused than West Hollywood, more oriented toward depth work, relationships, and long-term growth. Pasadena also has a significant older adult population, with therapists specializing in aging, life review, and elder family dynamics well represented. Many practices serve clients drawn from across the San Gabriel Valley and Foothill communities.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Pasadena, California Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Pasadena, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $250 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (100%), Psychoeducational Therapy (100%), and Family Systems Therapy (71%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$250
Accept insurance
71%
Offer sliding scale
14%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 17% |
Non-Binary |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 100% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 100% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 71% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 71% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 57% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 57% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 57% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 43% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | LGBTQ+ |
| 57% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 57% | Women |
| 43% | Asian |
| 43% | Black / African American |