Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors Therapists in Peoria, IL

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

Dr. Tice specializes in the treatment of BFRBs, such as picking, hairpulling (trichotillomania), and other issues related to repetitive body issues.

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.

This component is for individuals struggling with body-focused repetitive behaviors, supporting self-awareness, coping strategies, and skill-building to reduce urges and improve emotional and daily functioning.

Peoria is a central Illinois city historically associated with the phrase 'Will it play in Peoria?'—a cultural benchmark for mainstream American taste—and home to major Caterpillar Inc. operations—the company that has shaped the city's industrial identity and workforce for generations. The city has faced significant challenges from deindustrialization and population decline, and OSF HealthCare's large integrated health system—including behavioral health services—is one of the most significant mental health resources for central Illinois. Bradley University contributes a student population and some counseling capacity, and a private therapy sector serves the professional and healthcare community. Common therapy concerns include economic anxiety tied to Caterpillar's global business cycles, depression and anxiety in a community navigating population and economic decline, industrial workforce stress, and the mental health challenges of mid-size Midwestern cities working to reimagine their futures.

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 Peoria, IL

Bloom Behavioral Health Ptrs

Alexander Tice

Sarah Farris

Rachel Purcell

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP