Therapy for Anxiety Disorders in NYC
Evidence-Based Therapy for Body Focused Repetitive Disorders in NYC
Living With BFRBs Can Feel Isolating — You’re Not Alone
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking (excoriation disorder), nail biting, or lip/cheek biting can feel overwhelming and deeply personal.
Many people struggle in silence, feeling embarrassed, ashamed, or frustrated by behaviors that feel impossible to stop.
You may have tried to use willpower, hide the behavior, or avoid situations that trigger urges — only to feel stuck in a cycle of urges, temporary relief, and regret. BFRBs are not habits or character flaws.
They are treatable mental health conditions, and effective therapy can help.
People seeking BFRB therapy often experience:
Strong urges to pull hair or pick skin that feel automatic or uncontrollable
Increased behaviors during stress, boredom, anxiety, or fatigue
Shame, secrecy, or fear of being judged
Damage to skin, hair, or nails and fear of others noticing
Repeated attempts to stop without lasting success
Feelings of guilt, frustration, or loss of control
If this sounds familiar, you’re not broken — and help is available.
What to Expect in BFRBs Therapy:
A Clear Assessment and Personalized Plan
Learning about your specific BFRB patterns
Identifying triggers (emotional, sensory, cognitive, or environmental)
Discussing how the behavior affects your daily life
From there, I will help to create a custom treatment plan based on your goals, symptoms, and lifestyle.
Why Work With Me?
I Specialize in BFRBs
BFRBs are not habits you can simply “try harder” to stop. They are complex, neurobehavioral conditions that require specialized, evidence-based treatment.
I focus specifically on helping individuals with:
Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
Excoriation (skin picking) disorder
Nail biting, cheek biting, and related BFRBs
You won’t need to explain or justify your behavior—I already understand it.
What You Can Expect in Work Me:
Clear, compassionate explanations of why BFRBs happen, so the process feels understandable and validating
A non-judgmental approach that recognizes how automatic and regulating these behaviors can be
Support in identifying urges, sensations, emotions, and situations that make BFRBs more likely
Learning practical ways to interrupt the cycle and respond to urges with greater awareness
Gradual skill-building to reduce pulling or picking without pressure or shame
A focus on increasing tolerance for urges and sensations without needing to act on them
Encouragement to rebuild trust in your body and your ability to respond with care
How this Works
STEP 01
Book your free call
Let’s explore where you are now and discover immediate steps to help you feel lighter and more at ease.
STEP 02
Your Own Path
If we’re a good fit, we’ll will work towards creating a comprehensive treatment plan that will guide you to your healing and growth.
STEP 03
Healing & Renewal
Picture yourself equipped with the right tools, strategies to take on BFRBs embracing a future filled with peace, happiness, and resilience where you are no longer in control by these painful disorders.
Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities for BFRBs:
Habit Reversal Training (HRT) – Gold Standard Treatment
Helps you become aware of triggers, urges, and patterns
Teaches competing responses to interrupt pulling or picking behaviors
Builds long-term skills rather than relying on willpower
Backed by strong research for trichotillomania and skin picking
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identifies thoughts and beliefs that maintain BFRBs
Helps manage perfectionism, self-criticism, and anxiety
Supports emotional regulation and urge tolerance
Mindfulness-Based Interventions/Compassion-Focused Therapy
Increases awareness of urges without judgment
Reduces dissociation or “zoning out” during behaviors
Strengthens pause and choice before acting on urges
Reduces shame and harsh self-talk
Builds self-understanding rather than blame
Supports long-term behavior change through kindness, not control
Stimulus Control Strategies
Modifies environments to reduce triggers and automatic behaviors
Builds supportive routines and protective strategies
Helps you regain a sense of control without punishment
Your journey to healing from Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors starts here with therapy in NYC.
You don’t have to navigate this alone—let’s take the next step together. Schedule a free consultation today and begin creating the life you deserve.