Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors Therapists in Providence, RI

Expert Treatment for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) with Dr. Allyson Fellows, Psy.D. Are you struggling with Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as hair pulling, skin picking, or nail biting? Dr. Allyson Fellows, Psy.D., is here to help. As a licensed clinical psychologist, FL, Dr. Fellows specializes in providing expert treatment for BFRBs. About Dr. Allyson Fellows Dr. Allyson Fellows earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University and has extensive postdoctoral training. With years of experience in treating BFRBs, Dr. Fellows is dedicated to helping her clients overcome these challenging behaviors and achieve lasting relief. Why Choose Dr. Fellows for BFRB Treatment? Expertise: Dr. Fellows has specialized training and experience in treating various BFRBs, including trichotillomania (hair pulling), dermatillomania (skin picking), and onychophagia (nail biting). Evidence-Based Techniques: Utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), habit reversal training (HRT), and mindfulness strategies, Dr. Fellows provides effective and proven methods to reduce and manage BFRBs. Personalized Care: Each treatment plan is tailored to the unique needs of the client, ensuring a comprehensive and individualized approach to managing BFRBs. Our Approach Dr. Fellows combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with habit reversal training (HRT) and mindfulness techniques to help clients understand and manage their BFRBs. Through these evidence-based methods, clients learn to replace harmful behaviors with healthier coping strategies, leading to lasting change and improved quality of life. Get Started Today Take control of your Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors with the expert guidance of Dr. Allyson Fellows. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin your journey to a healthier, more confident you.

Specializing in hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting, I use habit reversal, acceptance strategies, and CBT techniques to break cycles and build healthier habits.

We offer treatment of body-focused repetitive behaviors.

Body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking (excoriation disorder) can be distressing and difficult to manage alone. Treatment focuses on understanding triggers, improving awareness of behaviors, and developing practical strategies to reduce urges. Medication management and behavioral techniques can help individuals gain greater control and reduce the impact these behaviors have on daily life.

Dr. Tice specializes in the treatment of BFRBs, such as picking, hairpulling (trichotillomania), and other issues related to repetitive body issues.

Providence is home to Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and Providence College — together generating significant student mental health demand and a creative, intellectually engaged population that views therapy favorably and tends toward longer-term, exploratory work. The city has a large Cape Verdean and Latino community, with a significant Guatemalan and Dominican population that creates demand for culturally affirming, Spanish-speaking therapists who understand the particular dynamics of immigrant family life in New England. Rhode Island Hospital and the Brown University Health system provide institutional mental health resources, while Brown's Warren Alpert Medical School maintains important psychiatric training programs. Providence's arts and hospitality economy creates consistent demand for therapists experienced with creative identity, economic precarity, and the mental health challenges of artists and performers.

Gender ID

	73%	Female
	27%	Male

Session Type

	60%	In Person and Online
	40%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

100%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
60%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
60%	Behavioral Therapy
40%	Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
40%	Psychosocial Therapy
40%	Relational Psychotherapy
40%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
80%	Teen
80%	Young Adult
50%	Children
50%	Senior

Client Focus

60%	Women
50%	LGBTQ+
40%	Men
40%	Military / Veterans
40%	Persons with Disabilities

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Providence, RI

Allyson Fellows, Psy.D.

Anna Urbaniak

Seven Hills Psychology

Carolyne Mburu-Gerena

Alexander Tice