Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Wasaga Beach, ON
Browse Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Wasaga Beach, ON
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 Wasaga Beach, ON (Online Only)
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 Wasaga Beach, ON
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 Wasaga Beach, ON
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 Wasaga Beach, ON
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Wasaga Beach, ON Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Wasaga Beach, ON average 9 years of experience and charge around $175 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (94%), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) (75%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (75%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$175
Accept insurance
75%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 94% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 75% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 75% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 75% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 75% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 69% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 69% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 88% | Young Adult |
| 81% | Teen |
| 75% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 88% | Women |
| 81% | Men |
| 75% | Black / African American |
| 69% | Asian |
| 69% | LGBTQ+ |