Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors Therapists in Amarillo, TX

Many people suffer silently through BFRBs. We are here to help you learn how to reduce your hair pulling, skin picking, etc. while navigating the emotional impact of BFRBs. We assist you in learning how to have more awareness of your behaviors, learn how to manage your urges differently, and ultimately reduce the BFRBs and their impact on your life. We offer both individual and class formats for BFRB treatment.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who experience body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair pulling, skin picking, and related behaviors. I help clients develop greater awareness of their triggers, build effective coping strategies, and learn healthier ways to manage urges while improving overall well-being.

Skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting — these behaviors often carry a quiet weight of shame that makes them harder to talk about. We create a space where you can explore the function these behaviors serve and build gentler alternatives, without judgment or pressure to be "perfect" about progress.

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

I have extensive training and experience with behavior modification therapy. I start with learning what purpose or function the behaviors serve. Next, we explore if there is a healthier alternative, discover the root cause of the behavior, and/or focus on habit reduction and eventually elimination.

Amarillo sits at the heart of the Texas Panhandle — a vast agricultural and energy-producing region — with a therapy community shaped by its role as the commercial and medical center for a large, largely rural surrounding population. The city's predominantly conservative, faith-oriented culture means spiritually integrated therapy is a mainstream part of the local offering rather than a specialty niche. BSA Health System and Northwest Texas Healthcare System provide institutional mental health anchors for the Panhandle region, with a private therapy community that serves both city residents and clients traveling in from smaller surrounding communities. Amarillo's significant Hispanic population and growing refugee and immigrant communities create ongoing demand for bilingual and culturally informed therapists.

Gender ID

	77%	Female
	23%	Male

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

83%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
58%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
50%	Behavioral Therapy
42%	Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
42%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
42%	Psychoeducational Therapy
42%	Relational Psychotherapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
83%	Young Adult
75%	Teen
58%	Senior
50%	Children

Client Focus

50%	Women
42%	LGBTQ+
33%	Men
33%	Military / Veterans
33%	Persons with Disabilities

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Amarillo, TX

Juniper Mental Health

Dr. Jillian Mahatha

Smee Wellness LLC

Alexander Tice

Kimberlee Zetocha Halverson