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Ever find yourself picking at your skin, pulling your hair, or biting your cheek or nails without even realizing it? These are body-focused repetitive behaviors, or BFRBs, and they can sneak into your life when stress, boredom, or anxiety show up. While these habits might seem small, they can have a big impact on your daily life, self-esteem, and even your health. BFRBs aren’t just “bad habits”—they’re often coping mechanisms that can feel impossible to control. Some clients tell me that their BFRB gets in the way of showing up and being seen by the world the way they want to be seen. But with the right help, you or your child can break free from these patterns.
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Habit Reversal Therapy or Comprehensive Behavior Therapy (ComB) are science backed treatments that works by increasing awareness of the behavior and then replacing it with alternatives. I'll guide you through identifying the triggers and subtle patterns leading up to the BFRB, and together we’ll develop strategies to interrupt that cycle. Through this work, yo can build new behaviors and tools that can be used not only for the specific behavior but also to manage stress more broadly. This hands-on, practical therapy can dramatically reduce symptoms and lead to lasting change.
Below are some tricks for preventing BFRB's. Remember these habits are often more complicated than they seem on the surface, so these strategies are not a replacement for a trained therapist or psychologist who can help you with your BFRB.
Cheek Biting
Nail Biting
Skin Picking
I've worked with BFRB's for over 15 years and my team and I get it—BFRBs can feel frustrating and isolating, but you don’t have to tackle them alone. We specialize in treating OCD, anxiety, and BFRBs with compassion, expertise, and a real focus on what works. Our team is trained in evidence-based methods like ComB and CBT, and we pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive environment that makes the hard work of therapy easier to manage. We’ll be there every step of the way, helping you to break free from the cycle and build confidence again.
Click on the PDF below to download our free self-monitoring form to start tracking and understanding your BFRB.
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