Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Washington, D.C. DC
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Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Hannah L. Gold at Gold Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C, LICSW
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)—like hair pulling, skin picking, or nail biting—can feel confusing, distressing, and hard to talk about. You might feel stuck in a loop of urges, temporary relief, and shame. My approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which offers a compassionate and empowering way to work with BFRBs.
Rather than focusing solely on stopping the behavior, ACT helps you understand the emotional and sensory experiences driving it. Together, we’ll build awareness of patterns, develop tools for managing urges, and clarify the values that can guide your choices—especially when discomfort is high. We'll focus on reducing shame, increasing self-kindness, and helping you reconnect with what matters most in your life.
I offer a nonjudgmental, supportive space where you don’t have to hide or explain away your experience. My goal is to help you gain freedom from the cycle of BFRBs—not by controlling every urge, but by building a life that’s richer, more flexible, and guided by your values.
11 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C.