Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in San Francisco, California CA
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Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
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 San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
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 Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare
Psychologist, PhD, HSP, PSYPACT+California
We provide targeted treatment for BFRBs such as skin picking and hair pulling (trichotillomania) using habit reversal training and evidence-based behavioral strategies to reduce urges and increase control.
20 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
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 Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
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 San Francisco, CA California
San Francisco's extreme housing costs and the psychological toll of the tech industry — characterized by intense performance pressure, rapid layoff cycles, and boom-bust uncertainty — have made burnout, anxiety, and economic grief among the most common presenting concerns. The city has a historically significant LGBTQ+ community, and affirming therapists specializing in gender identity, queer relationships, and HIV-related concerns remain an important part of the local therapy landscape. UCSF Health provides world-class institutional mental health resources, while the city's dense network of independent practitioners reflects a culture that has long embraced therapy as a normal and valued part of life. Telehealth has expanded access significantly for Bay Area residents commuting from Oakland, the East Bay, and the Peninsula.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in San Francisco, California Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in San Francisco, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $225 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (90%), Psychoeducational Therapy (70%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (60%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$225
Accept insurance
60%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 12% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 90% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 70% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 60% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 50% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 50% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 50% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 50% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Senior |
| 60% | Teen |
| 40% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 40% | Men |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |