Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Smyrna, Tennessee TN
Smyrna Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$222
Gender ID
| 82% |
Female |
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| 18% |
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
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 50% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 40% | Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) |
| 30% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 30% | Feminist Therapy |
| 30% | Narrative Therapy |
We are proud to feature top rated Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Smyrna. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Anna Urbaniak
Psychologist, PhD
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.
15 Years Experience
Online in Smyrna, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
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 Smyrna, TN Tennessee (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 Smyrna, TN Tennessee
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
With tics and body focused behaviors, I take a warm approach using exposure and response prevention. I have special training in this area.
19 Years Experience
Online in Smyrna, TN Tennessee
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Brave Young Minds
Psychologist
Dr. Vivyan is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of Trichotillomania (hair pulling) and Excoriation Disorder (skin picking). She uses Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) Treatment to give you the awareness to control these behaviors with confidence.
8 Years Experience
Online in Smyrna, TN Tennessee