Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Cary, NC
Browse Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Cary, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
BFRB
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)—like skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting, or cheek biting—are often misunderstood, minimized, or treated like “bad habits” that you should just be able to stop. In reality, these behaviors are complex and often serve a purpose, whether that’s regulating anxiety, managing sensory input, or creating a sense of relief or control. Many people carry a lot of shame around BFRBs, especially when others don’t understand or when it’s been dismissed in the past. At Nour Counseling, we take this seriously—and we approach it without judgment.
We work with you to understand the patterns behind your BFRBs—when they happen, what triggers them, and what they’re doing for you in the moment. From there, we build practical, individualized strategies to reduce harm and increase awareness, whether that’s through stimulus control, replacement behaviors, sensory supports, or nervous system regulation. We also address the emotional layer—shame, frustration, and the cycle of trying to stop and feeling like you’ve “failed.” This work is not about willpower. It’s about understanding your brain and body, and creating realistic, supportive ways to shift patterns over time.
9 Years Experience
Online in Cary, NC (Online Only)
BFRB
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Addressing behaviors like hair pulling or skin picking with tools to increase awareness and control.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cary, NC
Online in Cary, NC
BFRB
Brave Young Minds
Psychologist
Dr. Vivyan is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of Trichotillomania (hair pulling) and Excoriation Disorder (skin picking). She uses Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) Treatment to give you the awareness to control these behaviors with confidence.
8 Years Experience
Online in Cary, NC
BFRB
Dr. Jillian Mahatha
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ph.D., LCMHC, NCC, ACS, CCTP
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who experience body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair pulling, skin picking, and related behaviors. I help clients develop greater awareness of their triggers, build effective coping strategies, and learn healthier ways to manage urges while improving overall well-being.
14 Years Experience
Online in Cary, NC (Online Only)
BFRB
Alexander Tice
Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Tice specializes in the treatment of BFRBs, such as picking, hairpulling (trichotillomania), and other issues related to repetitive body issues.
8 Years Experience
Online in Cary, NC
Cary is one of the most affluent suburbs in the Research Triangle, home to a high concentration of technology and pharmaceutical workers drawn by employers like SAS Institute and the broader Research Triangle Park economy, and the city's mental health landscape is shaped by the particular stresses of high-achievement professional culture and a large transplant population navigating relocation. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, perfectionism, work-life balance, relationship difficulties, and the identity challenges of building a life in a community where many residents are far from extended family and long-term social networks. A well-developed private therapy sector serves Cary, and the proximity to Raleigh's larger market gives residents access to a wide range of specialties and modalities. The city's highly educated and professionally successful population tends toward an open and pragmatic attitude toward therapy.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Cary, NC Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Cary, NC average 14 years of experience and charge around $229 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (86%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (57%), and Behavioral Therapy (57%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$229
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 86% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 57% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 57% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 50% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 43% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 86% | Young Adult |
| 79% | Teen |
| 71% | Senior |
| 57% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 43% | Military / Veterans |
| 43% | Persons with Disabilities |