Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in North Charleston, SC
Browse Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in North Charleston, South Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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 North Charleston, SC
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Elena Katrantzos
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, 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 North Charleston, SC (Online Only)
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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 North Charleston, SC
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Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Addressing behaviors like hair pulling or skin picking with tools to increase awareness and control.
7 Years Experience
Online in North Charleston, SC
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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 North Charleston, SC (Online Only)
North Charleston is South Carolina's third-largest city and home to Joint Base Charleston—a major combined naval and air force installation—as well as a significant Boeing manufacturing facility and the Port of Charleston's main terminal operations, creating a community defined by military service, industrial employment, and logistics. The city has a large and historically rooted African-American community, and the intersection of military culture, Black community identity, and the legacy of a city situated near the site of both the start of the Civil War and the 2015 Emanuel AME Church shooting creates a psychologically complex community context. Trident Health's behavioral health programs and the Veterans Affairs system serve the military and veteran population alongside private practitioners. Common therapy concerns include military and veteran mental health, racial trauma and community grief, employment and economic stress, and the particular identity dynamics of a majority-minority city adjacent to the tourism-focused historic Charleston.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in North Charleston, SC Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in North Charleston, SC average 13 years of experience and charge around $239 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (93%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (64%), and Behavioral Therapy (57%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$239
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 93% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 64% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 57% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 43% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 86% | Young Adult |
| 79% | Teen |
| 64% | Senior |
| 50% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Christian |
| 36% | Jewish |
| 36% | Men |