Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors Therapists in Reno, NV

Skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting — these behaviors often carry a quiet weight of shame that makes them harder to talk about. We create a space where you can explore the function these behaviors serve and build gentler alternatives, without judgment or pressure to be "perfect" about progress.

Many people suffer silently through BFRBs. We are here to help you learn how to reduce your hair pulling, skin picking, etc. while navigating the emotional impact of BFRBs. We assist you in learning how to have more awareness of your behaviors, learn how to manage your urges differently, and ultimately reduce the BFRBs and their impact on your life. We offer both individual and class formats for BFRB treatment.

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.

I have extensive training and experience with behavior modification therapy. I start with learning what purpose or function the behaviors serve. Next, we explore if there is a healthier alternative, discover the root cause of the behavior, and/or focus on habit reduction and eventually elimination.

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

Reno's rapid growth — driven by a wave of tech and logistics companies relocating from California, anchored by facilities from Tesla, Apple, and Amazon — has transformed a gambling-and-entertainment city into a more economically diverse metro, and its therapy community is evolving to serve both the long-established casino workforce and a growing population of tech transplants. The city's proximity to the Sierra Nevada and outdoor recreation culture attracts a younger, health-conscious demographic who are generally comfortable seeking therapy, while the older gaming-industry workforce may carry greater stigma around help-seeking. Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine provide institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private therapy community. Reno's significant homeless population and substance use challenges mean therapists specializing in co-occurring disorders serve an especially important community role.

Gender ID

	69%	Female
	31%	Male

Session Type

	64%	In Person and Online
	36%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

100%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
64%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
45%	Behavioral Therapy
45%	Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
45%	Relational Psychotherapy
45%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
36%	Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
82%	Teen
82%	Young Adult
55%	Children
55%	Senior

Client Focus

45%	Women
36%	LGBTQ+
27%	Men
27%	Military / Veterans
27%	Persons with Disabilities

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Reno, Nevada NV

Smee Wellness LLC

Juniper Mental Health

Anna Urbaniak

Kimberlee Zetocha Halverson

Alexander Tice

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Reno, Nevada Statistics

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