Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Saint Marys, ON
Browse Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Saint Marys, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you find yourself pulling your hair, picking at your skin, biting your nails, or engaging in other repetitive behaviours that feel hard to stop, you are not alone. Body-focused repetitive behaviours often develop as a way to manage stress, anxiety, boredom, or nervous system overwhelm. They can provide temporary relief but leave you feeling frustrated, ashamed, or out of control afterward.
At Selah Counselling, we approach these behaviours with compassion and curiosity, not judgment. Together, we explore what is driving the behaviour beneath the surface. We examine triggers, emotional patterns, and nervous system regulation while developing practical tools to interrupt the cycle. Our work focuses on increasing awareness, strengthening coping skills, and helping your body feel safer without relying on habits that cause distress. The goal is not simply to stop the behaviour, but to understand it and support lasting change from the inside out.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Marys, ON
Online in Saint Marys, ON
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
Online in Saint Marys, ON (Online Only)
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
Online in Saint Marys, ON
Angela Jones
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW (Psychotherapist)
BFRBs such as hair pulling, skin picking, or nail biting can feel impossible to control and often come with feelings of shame or frustration. I provide evidence-based treatment including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Habit Reversal Training (HRT) and elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My goal is to help you build awareness, reduce harmful patterns, and develop healthier coping strategies so you can feel more in control and compassionate toward yourself.
11 Years Experience
Online in Saint Marys, ON
Ashleigh Bell
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
Hair pulling, skin picking, or nail-biting can feel automatic and embarrassing. I offer a non-judgmental space to understand the emotional and sensory triggers behind these behaviours and introduce practical strategies to reduce harm, increase awareness, and respond to urges in gentler ways.
5 Years Experience
Online in Saint Marys, ON
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Saint Marys, ON Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Saint Marys, ON average 9 years of experience and charge around $177 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (94%), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) (76%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (76%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$177
Accept insurance
76%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 94% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 76% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 76% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 76% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 76% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 71% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 71% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 88% | Young Adult |
| 82% | Teen |
| 76% | Senior |
| 41% | Children |
Client Focus
| 88% | Women |
| 82% | Men |
| 76% | Black / African American |
| 71% | Asian |
| 71% | LGBTQ+ |