Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in San Diego, CA
Browse Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in San Diego, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 in San Diego, CA 92121
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 San Diego, CA (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
In-Person Near San Diego, CA
Online in San Diego, CA
BFRB
Danielle Greenspan, LMFT, LPCC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 104395, LPCC 4889
I have extensive experience working with individuals with Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors including hair pulling, skin picking and other behaviors that can be harmful and distressing. I use a client-centered approach to tailor interventions to fit my clients' needs. I particularly like using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to work through these behaviors.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA (Online Only)
San Diego's identity as a major military and biotech hub creates dual demand for therapists specializing in veteran trauma and PTSD on one hand, and the high-functioning anxiety and burnout of the life sciences industry on the other. The city's large active-duty population at Naval Base San Diego and Camp Pendleton means therapists with military specialty training are consistently sought after, and many practices are specifically oriented toward service members and their families. San Diego's border location and large Latino population drive demand for bilingual therapists and culturally affirming care for immigrant and mixed-status families. Scripps Health and UC San Diego Health provide institutional mental health anchors across the county.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in San Diego, CA Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in San Diego, CA 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 Family Systems Therapy (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% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 63% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 50% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 50% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 50% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 50% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 63% | Women |
| 50% | Asian |
| 50% | Black / African American |