Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in McAllen, TX
Browse Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in McAllen, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Dr. Jillian Mahatha
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ph.D., LCMHC, NCC, ACS, CCTP
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.
14 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX (Online Only)
BFRB
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component is for individuals struggling with body-focused repetitive behaviors, supporting self-awareness, coping strategies, and skill-building to reduce urges and improve emotional and daily functioning.
24 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
BFRB
Smee Wellness LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
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.
11 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX (Online Only)
BFRB
Allyson Fellows, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
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.
8 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
BFRB
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 McAllen, TX
McAllen is the largest city in the Rio Grande Valley, a predominantly Spanish-speaking border region where the daily realities of life on the US-Mexico border—immigration, family separation, cross-border economic uncertainty, and the psychological stress of living in a highly scrutinized border community—shape the mental health landscape in ways that are unlike those of any other part of Texas. Spanish-language therapy is not merely preferred but essential in McAllen, and the demand for bilingual practitioners far outpaces supply in a region that is chronically underserved for mental health professionals per capita. The Rio Grande Valley ranks among the most underserved regions in the country for mental health care, and while health systems like DHR Health and South Texas Health System provide some behavioral health services, many residents go without needed support. Common therapy concerns include immigration-related anxiety and trauma, family separation stress, economic uncertainty, and the complex identity challenges of life in a bicultural, binational border community.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in McAllen, TX Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in McAllen, TX average 14 years of experience and charge around $238 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (58%), and Behavioral Therapy (50%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$238
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 77% |
Female |
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| 23% |
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) |
| 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 |