Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Colesville, Maryland MD
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Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Christine Highfill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC-S
Living with BFRBs such as hair pulling, skin picking, or nail biting can feel exhausting and isolating. These behaviors are often misunderstood, yet they are common ways of coping with stress, anxiety, or sensory needs. I provide a compassionate, judgment-free space to explore the roots of these behaviors while also developing practical tools to reduce urges, increase awareness, and build healthier coping strategies. Together, we’ll focus on breaking cycles of shame, strengthening self-acceptance, and creating supportive routines so that you can feel more in control and at peace in your daily life.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Colesville, MD
Online in Colesville, Maryland
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
With tics and body focused behaviors, I take a warm approach using exposure and response prevention. I have special training in this area.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Colesville, MD
Online in Colesville, Maryland
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Louisa Lombard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, PPS
Struggling with BFRBs, aka skin picking, nail biting, lip or cheek biting, hair pulling and other self-grooming behaviors is a challenge that many people experience, and often silently. The truth is that they are very common and tend to occur most often for people who are "big wave surfers emotionally," as someone phrased it in a BFRB training. I work primarily with people who identify as a bit more sensitive, perfectionistic, empathetic, people pleasers, deep-feelers or Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and/or Neurodivergent.
BFRBs can feel genuinely satisfying and helpful in the short-term because they help us regulate uncomfortable emotions that we are feeling, so BFRBs have a function which is why plenty of people do not want to give them up fully. In the long-term, significant BFRBs can cause us to feel uncomfortable in our skin and lead to feelings of embarrassment, shame and guilt. BFRB supportive therapy helps us learn a person's unique patterns and urges and often includes therapies like Habit Reversal Training, Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and lots of self-compassion.
12 Years Experience
Online in Colesville, Maryland (Online Only)
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
David Houston Murphy
Psychologist, PhD, LP, PSYPACT
I help clients identify the anxiety that often is underneath the surface of these behaviors. We work on reducing overall anxiety. We also work on emotional and behaviors aspects to reduce the severity of these behaviors.
3 Years Experience
Online in Colesville, Maryland
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Anna Urbaniak
Psychologist, PhD
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.
14 Years Experience
Online in Colesville, Maryland (Online Only)