Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors Therapists in Chicago, IL

Stephanie is passionate about providing evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for older adolescents, young adults and adults with OCD, depression, anxiety and related disorders. Stephanie received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, one of the top training institutions in the field of social work. Prior to that, she graduated cum laude from Northwestern University with a double major in Psychology and Science in Human Culture. Stephanie has provided individualized treatment across outpatient and school settings, serving patients of all ages. Additionally, she gained extensive training and experience providing evidence-based treatment across outpatient clinics specializing in OCD, anxiety and related disorders.

Body-focused repetitive behaviors comprise of a group of behaviors that can include pulling at or biting hair, picking at skin or nails, and other behaviors that result in damage to the body. I use evidence-based interventions including habit reversal training and the comprehensive behavioral model (ComB) to treat trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation (skin picking).

I help my clients build awareness, reduce urges, and develop healthier coping skills to help manage their BFRB's. With evidence based approaches like Habit Reversal Training, I work with my clients to feel more in control of their behaviors.

At Bloom we assist clients address body-focused repetitive behavior through compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic approaches that promote healthier coping patterns.

Specializing in hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting, I use habit reversal, acceptance strategies, and CBT techniques to break cycles and build healthier habits.

Chicago's size and diversity mean therapists here cover an exceptionally wide range of specialties, with strong representation in trauma, anxiety, depression, and cultural identity work across the city's distinct neighborhoods. The South and West Sides experience community-level trauma tied to violence and systemic inequity, driving particular demand for therapists who specialize in PTSD, grief, and resilience-focused work. The city is home to Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, and the University of Chicago Medicine, with a large independent practice community concentrated in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, and the Loop. Chicago also has robust bilingual therapy communities serving its large Spanish-speaking, Polish, and Mandarin-speaking populations.

Gender ID

	73%	Female
	27%	Male

Session Type

	69%	In Person and Online
	31%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

92%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
69%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
54%	Behavioral Therapy
38%	Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
31%	Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
31%	Feminist Therapy
31%	Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Ages Served

92%	Adult
85%	Young Adult
77%	Teen
46%	Children
46%	Senior

Client Focus

46%	Women
38%	LGBTQ+
31%	Men
23%	Jewish
23%	Military / Veterans

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Chicago, IL

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Sarah Farris

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Bloom Behavioral Health Ptrs

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