Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Kiawah Island, South Carolina SC
Kiawah Island Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$224
Gender ID
| 79% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 50% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 25% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 25% | Feminist Therapy |
We are proud to feature top rated Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Kiawah Island. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Elena Katrantzos
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
We specialize in treating Trichotillomania and excoriation disorder. We utilize evidence based practices such as HRT and ComB strategies to help you manage these conditions.
11 Years Experience
Online in Kiawah Island, SC South Carolina (Online Only)
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Alexander Tice
Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Tice specializes in the treatment of BFRBs, such as picking, hairpulling (trichotillomania), and other issues related to repetitive body issues.
8 Years Experience
Online in Kiawah Island, SC South Carolina
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LMHC, LCPC, LPC
Rocker Health has experienced and competent staff to deal with these issues.
15 Years Experience
Online in Kiawah Island, SC South Carolina
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
BFRBs: Beyond the "Habit"
Compassionate Care for Hair Pulling, Skin Picking, & More
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), such as Trichotillomania (hair pulling) and Dermatillomania (skin picking), are frequently misunderstood as simple nervous habits or "grooming gone wrong." In reality, they are complex, self-regulatory responses to a nervous system seeking balance. I provide a shame-free, clinically sophisticated space to help you understand your urges and reclaim your relationship with your body.
Understanding the Cycle
BFRBs often thrive in the shadows of secrecy. In our work, we pull back the curtain on the cycle of:
The Sensory Urge: Identifying the "itch" or "tension" that precedes the behavior—often a response to overwhelm or a need for stimulation.
The Trance State: Addressing the "zoning out" that occurs during picking or pulling, where the behavior becomes a way to numb out or manage intense emotions.
The Shame Spiral: Breaking the cycle of regret and physical "fixing" that often follows, which only increases the anxiety that fuels the next urge.
An Integrated Path to Healing
Using my training in EMDR, Systems Theory, and Attachment, we move beyond basic "willpower" to address the deeper neurological and emotional drivers:
Somatic Regulation: We use grounding techniques to increase your Window of Tolerance, helping you stay present when the urge to pick or pull feels overwhelming.
EMDR for Body Shame: Many people with BFRBs carry deep-seated trauma or negative self-beliefs regarding their appearance. We use EMDR to process these "stuck" emotions, reducing the internal pressure that fuels the behavior.
Environmental & Sensory Styling: We look at your "system"—your home, your workspace, and your routine—to create sensory-safe environments that reduce triggers and provide healthier outlets for nervous energy.
You Are More Than Your Behavior
Whether you have struggled since childhood or have recently experienced a flare-up due to burnout or life transitions, I am here to help. We don’t just aim for "stoppage"; we aim for body neutrality, self-compassion, and a regulated nervous system.
21 Years Experience
Online in Kiawah Island, SC South Carolina (Online Only)
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Progressable
Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapy / Hypnotherapy
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors are issues of identity, core beliefs and heart/brain connection. Progressable helps clients break free through finding corrosive beliefs and their origin, rooting in new core beliefs and desired behaviours through the use of meditation (created specifically for the client) and mental imaging.
2 Years Experience
Online in Kiawah Island, SC South Carolina (Online Only)