Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Solana Beach, CA
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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 Solana Beach, CA
BFRB
Micaela Magazzu-Alaman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, cheek biting, and other body-focused repetitive behaviors can be frustrating, confusing, and difficult to change through willpower alone. Many people have also spent years hiding their behaviors or feeling shame about something they do not fully understand.
I approach BFRBs with curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we can identify patterns, triggers, sensory experiences, environments, emotions, and routines associated with the behavior. Treatment may include increasing awareness, reducing barriers to change, modifying environments, finding alternative sensory experiences, and developing individualized strategies based on what your particular behavior is providing or responding to.
The goal is not shame or perfect control. It is greater awareness, choice, self-understanding, and access to tools that can reduce the impact BFRBs have on your life.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Solana Beach, CA
Online in Solana Beach, CA
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 Solana Beach, CA (Online Only)
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 Solana Beach, CA (Online Only)
BFRB
Dr. Sharareh Namjoo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
Body-focused repetitive behaviors, such as hair pulling, skin picking, or nail biting, can feel difficult to control and may lead to shame, frustration, or isolation. These behaviors are not personal failures; they are often connected to stress, emotional discomfort, sensory needs, or learned patterns of relief.
I help clients identify triggers, increase awareness of urges, develop healthier competing responses, and strengthen emotional regulation. Through compassionate, nonjudgmental care, we work to reduce shame, improve self-control, and create practical strategies that support lasting change.
26 Years Experience
Online in Solana Beach, CA (Online Only)
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Solana Beach, CA Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Solana Beach, CA average 20 years of experience and charge around $236 per session. 89% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Psychoeducational Therapy (78%), and Behavioral Therapy (56%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$236
Accept insurance
56%
Offer sliding scale
22%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 45% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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| 11% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 78% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 56% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 56% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 56% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 56% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 67% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 56% | Jewish |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Military / Veterans |
| 56% | Persons with Disabilities |