Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Burlington, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Tamara Daniszewski
Registered Social Worker, M.ED, MSW, RSW
Hair pulling, skin picking or other repetitive behaviours are not just “bad habits.” They are often ways the nervous system tries to cope with stress, anxiety or overwhelm. Therapy focuses on reducing shame, increasing awareness and building healthier coping tools that actually work.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7M 4P6
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario
Rikki-Lee Epp
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, Dipl. Psych.
I work with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (like hair pulling or skin picking) by exploring the emotional and relational roots of these symptoms. Through a psychodynamic lens, we look at how these behaviors may unconsciously serve to manage overwhelming feelings, self-criticism, or unresolved inner conflict. Our work supports deeper self-understanding, emotional regulation, and gentler ways of relating to the self.
3 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Dr. Devina Daya
Psychologist, Ph.D., C. Psych
I support individuals struggling with body-focused repetitive behaviours, such as hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting. Using evidence-based approaches, we work to increase awareness of triggers, build alternative coping strategies, and reduce shame while fostering lasting behavioural change.
5 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
We support individuals struggling with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), which include behaviours such as hair-pulling, skin-picking, and nail-biting. Our therapists help you understand your triggers, break the cycle, and develop healthier coping strategies that work in real time.
You can work to reduce stress, improve self-esteem, and regain control over your behaviors. Take the first step toward lasting change and contact us today!
14 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
I approach body-focused repetitive behaviors—such as skin picking, hair pulling, or nail biting—as meaningful responses, often serving as ways the body regulates tension or unmet emotional needs. Together, we explore what these behaviors are expressing and the patterns behind them. Through increased awareness and a more compassionate relationship with oneself, change can emerge in a way that is both sustainable and respectful.
2 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Yasmin Rombola-Bacchus
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, Registered Psychotherapist, Dipl. Psych.
I provide strategies to challenge negative self-perceptions, build self-esteem, and foster self-acceptance. My approach focuses on exploring the underlying factors contributing to your concerns and developing practical techniques to enhance your experience. Together, we work towards breaking free from harmful pressures, and achieving a balanced and fulfilling life.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burlington, ON
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario
Shelley Murphy, Food & Body Image Hypnotherapist
Hypnotherapist, BASc, Former RD
Unwanted body focused repetitive behaviours often originate in the subconscious mind as coping mechanisms for stress, boredom, or emotional discomfort. Hypnosis works by accessing that subconscious space and helping to reframe the mind’s association with the habit, release the need for it, and create new mental pathways that support calm, awareness, and control.
3 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Burlington is one of the most affluent cities in the Greater Toronto Area — situated between Hamilton and Oakville along the western shore of Lake Ontario — with a largely White, upper-middle-class population and a therapy culture shaped by the stresses of high-income suburban family life, corporate careers, and the pressure to maintain prosperity across generations. Joseph Brant Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside a well-established private therapy community serving the Alton Village, Tansley, and Millcroft neighborhoods. Burlington's relative homogeneity is changing as immigration diversifies the population, with growing South Asian and East Asian communities beginning to shape a broader range of therapy demand. The city's proximity to Hamilton's therapy ecosystem and the broader GTA network means specialist care is generally accessible for those willing to travel or use telehealth.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Burlington, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Burlington, Ontario, Canada average 9 years of experience and charge around $180 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (93%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (79%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (71%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$180
Accept insurance
71%
Offer sliding scale
64%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 93% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 79% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 71% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 71% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 71% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 64% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 64% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 86% | Young Adult |
| 79% | Teen |
| 71% | Senior |
| 43% | Children |
Client Focus
| 86% | Women |
| 79% | Men |
| 71% | Black / African American |
| 71% | LGBTQ+ |
| 64% | Asian |