Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Durham, North Carolina NC
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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 in Durham, NC 27707
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
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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 Durham, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
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Rebecca Young
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
I provide specialized treatment for body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair pulling and skin picking, using evidence-based approaches to increase awareness, reduce urges, and build healthier coping strategies.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Durham, NC
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
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Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer treatment of body-focused repetitive behaviors.
18 Years Experience
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
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 Durham, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Durham is home to Duke University and Duke University Medical Center, one of the leading psychiatric research and treatment centers in the country — an institution that deeply shapes the quality and sophistication of the local therapy community. The Research Triangle's concentration of academics, researchers, and healthcare professionals creates demand for therapists with intellectual depth and experience with high-achievement anxiety, identity work, and the stresses of competitive knowledge-economy careers. Durham also has a vibrant Black community with deep historical roots, and therapists offering culturally affirming care, racial identity work, and intergenerational trauma support are well represented. The city's progressive culture sustains strong demand for LGBTQ+-affirming therapists, and many practitioners integrate social-justice-informed approaches across their work.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Durham, North Carolina Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Durham, North Carolina average 13 years of experience and charge around $224 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (86%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (57%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (50%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$224
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
43%
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% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 50% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 50% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 50% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 43% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 86% | Young Adult |
| 79% | Senior |
| 79% | Teen |
| 57% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 43% | Christian |
| 43% | Men |