Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Browse Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Paighe Rojas
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
If you pick, pull, bite, or repeat body-focused habits that feel soothing in the moment but distressing afterward, you’re not broken—your system is self-regulating. We’ll identify triggers, strengthen alternative regulation strategies, and reduce shame so you can interrupt the cycle with more choice. Progress is possible, and it doesn’t require willpower alone.
9 Years Experience
Online in Sault Ste. Marie, ON
BFRB
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 Sault Ste. Marie, ON
BFRB
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 Sault Ste. Marie, ON
BFRB
Edan Tasca
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
We treat BFRBs—hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting—using Habit Reversal Training, stimulus control, and shame-free coaching. You’ll track urges, practice competing responses, and celebrate micro-wins. Change is measurable and compassionate.
10 Years Experience
Online in Sault Ste. Marie, ON
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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
Online in Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Sault Ste. Marie, ON Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Sault Ste. Marie, 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+ |