Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors Therapists in Springfield, MA

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

I utilize habit reversal training techniques to address body focused repetitive behaviors that client's may come in with. I help clients identify triggers, strengthen awareness of behavioral patterns, and develop practical tools to interrupt the cycle of pulling, picking, biting, or other repetitive behaviors. Treatment is tailored to each individual, with a focus on increasing control, self-compassion, and overall well-being.

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Body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking (excoriation disorder) can be distressing and difficult to manage alone. Treatment focuses on understanding triggers, improving awareness of behaviors, and developing practical strategies to reduce urges. Medication management and behavioral techniques can help individuals gain greater control and reduce the impact these behaviors have on daily life.

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.

Springfield is the largest city in western Massachusetts and one of the state's most economically challenged communities, with high rates of poverty, significant post-industrial decline, and a large Puerto Rican population that makes it one of the most culturally distinct cities in New England. Spanish-language therapy is essential, and the demand for bilingual practitioners who understand the specific experiences of Puerto Rican and broader Latino communities significantly shapes the local mental health landscape. Baystate Health operates behavioral health programs in the city, and several community mental health centers provide sliding-scale and publicly funded services for residents who cannot afford private therapy. Common therapy concerns include trauma, anxiety, depression, economic stress, and the complex intergenerational dynamics of a diaspora community that has been central to Springfield's identity for decades.

Gender ID

	50%	Female
	50%	Male

Session Type

	80%	In Person and Online
	20%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

100%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
80%	Behavioral Therapy
60%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
60%	Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
40%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
40%	Developmental Therapy
40%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
80%	Teen
80%	Young Adult
60%	Children
40%	Senior

Client Focus

60%	Persons with Disabilities
40%	Asian
40%	Black / African American
40%	Christian
40%	Hispanic / Latino

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Springfield, MA

Alexander Tice

Brianna Price

Powell Mental Health

Carolyne Mburu-Gerena

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP