Find a BFRB Therapist
Connect with therapists, psychologists, and counselors who understand body-focused repetitive behaviors.
2011 specialists
Updated Oct 3, 2026
Fred Penzel, PhD
Psychologist · Western Suffolk Psychological Services
Huntington, New York
Marla W. Deibler, PsyD, ABPP
Clinical psychologist · The Center for Emotional Health
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Telehealth in 40+ PsyPact states
Kelsey Shogren, PsyD
Clinical psychologist · Superbloom Psychology
Berkeley, California
Virtual sessions throughout California
Micaela Magazzu-Alaman, LMFT
Therapist
San Diego, California
Andrea M. Alvarez, M.Ed, LPC-S, NCC
Counselor · AMA Behavioral Therapy
Shavano Park, Texas
Kaitlin Vanderhoff, LCSW
Clinical social worker · Kaitlin Vanderhoff Counseling
Point Pleasant, New Jersey
Telehealth provider
Annette Pasternak, PhD
Recovery coach · Stop Skin Picking Coach
United States
Online coaching worldwide
Laura Hobson, PA-C
Recovery coach · Hope and Healing Coach
Kentucky
Online 1:1 coaching
Juniper Mental Health
Clinic
United States
Online 12-class BFRB series for adults
Inlight Psychiatry & Therapy
Clinic
United States
Psychiatry and therapy via telehealth
Grace Buly
Therapist · CBT Center for Anxiety & OCD
Pennsylvania
CBT Center for Anxiety & OCD
Clinic · Chester County office
West Chester, Pennsylvania
CBT Center for Anxiety & OCD
Clinic · Eastern Montgomery County office
Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania
CBT Center for Anxiety & OCD
Clinic · Western Montgomery County office
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania
CBT Center for Anxiety & OCD
Clinic · Philadelphia County office
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Lisa Hayes, MA, BACP
Counselor · The Trich Counsellor
United Kingdom
Online sessions, or in person in the Bristol area
Skin Picking Support Community
Support group
Google Meet, monthly
Resources, monthly peer-led meetings via Google Meet. Founded by advocate Angela Hartlin.
BFRB Changemakers Support Group
Support group
Online, first Sunday of every month
Free peer support for adults (18+). Meets first Sunday monthly 3:30-5pm ET.
DermaMania BFRB Support Group
Support group
HeyPeers, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month
Free peer-led meetings for skin picking, hair pulling, and nail biting. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, hosted by certified peer supporter Tanja M.
ASOA BFRB Support Group
Support group
Zoom, 1st Wednesday of every month
Free public support group for dermatillomania, trichotillomania, and other BFRBs. Led by Dr. Chris Noble of Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta, 1st Wednesday monthly 1-2pm ET.
BFRB Support Group
Support group
Zoom, 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month
Free peer-led Zoom group for hair pulling and skin picking, open to all ages plus family and friends. Meets 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, run by Bobbie.
Massachusetts Area BFRB Support Group
Support group
Massachusetts
Zoom, monthly
Free peer-led virtual support group for adults with skin picking, hair pulling, and nail biting. Monthly Zoom meetings open to anyone with a BFRB, run by Olivia.
GAM CRCC-España
Support group
Spain
Online in Spanish, first Sunday of every month
Free Spanish-language peer support group for adults with BFRBs (CRCC in Spanish). Meets online the first Sunday of every month, run by Ainhoa, Beatriz, Cris and José Manuel.
NYC BFRB Support Group
Support group
New York, New York
Every Tuesday evening, on Zoom except one in-person week a month
Free peer-led group for adults with hair pulling and skin picking in the NYC area. Meets every Tuesday evening, in person once a month and via Zoom the other weeks, run by Samantha.
Portland BFRB Support Group
Support group
Portland, Oregon
Online monthly, open to members anywhere
Free peer support group for adults with any BFRB. Meets virtually once a month with occasional in-person meetups in Portland, open to members anywhere, run by Sarah.
Eugene BFRB Support Group
Support group
Eugene, Oregon
In-person peer support group for adults with hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting. Meets every other Thursday evening at Guided Ability in Eugene, Oregon, run by Sarah.
Buckeye State BFRBs
Support group
Ohio
Online, second Sunday of every month
Free peer support group for Ohioans 13 and up with skin picking, hair pulling, and other BFRBs; loved ones welcome. Meets virtually the second Sunday of every month, run by Susan.
BFRB Moms Support Group
Support group
Zoom, second Thursday of every month
Free peer-led support group for moms who themselves have BFRBs. Meets via Zoom the second Thursday of every month, run by Jess, Hilary, and Jen.
Women's BFRB Support Group
Support group
Online, second Wednesday of every month
Virtual support group for women with BFRBs, moderated by therapist Andrea Alvarez of AMA Behavioral Therapy in Texas. Meets the second Wednesday of every month; space is limited.
Pick Pull Bite: Finding the Light
Support group
Zoom, first Thursday of every month
Free online BFRB support group for community, strategies and peer support. Meets the first Thursday of every month, run by BFRB coach Laura Hobson, PA-C.
Imani: Black Young Adults BFRB Support Group
Support group
Zoom, third Wednesday of every month
Virtual support group for Black young adults ages 18-35 with BFRBs, fostering faith, hope, and community. Meets the third Wednesday of every month, run by Saharra Dixon; registration required.
OSPA (Obsessive Skin Pickers Anonymous)
Support group
Zoom and phone, near-daily
12-step recovery fellowship for compulsive skin picking, running free Zoom and phone meetings since 2004. Rotating weekly schedule with topic, literature, and meditation meetings.
MCBC BFRB Groups for Teens and College Students
Support group
Morristown, New Jersey
Two skills groups for teens and college students with hair pulling, skin picking and other BFRBs, run by psychologist Dr. Alexandra Morris at Morris Cognitive Behavioral Consulting.
Daniela Belén Gilotti,
Therapist
Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Florencia Puccio, Lic
Therapist
Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Mayra Gimenez, Lic. en Psicología
Therapist
Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Marcos Irrazabal, Lic.
Therapist
Argentina
Maria B. Moyano, MD, MS
Psychiatrist
Argentina
Nataliya Orejova, Psy
Therapist
Argentina
Tania Borda, PhD
Psychologist
Argentina
Katie Schultz, BSocSc (Psych) (Hons) M Psych (Clinical)
Therapist
Brisbane, Queensland
Celin Gelgec, D.Psych.(Clinical)
Therapist
Melbourne, Victoria
Claire Ahern, PhD (Clinical Psychology)
Psychologist
Melbourne, Victoria
Prabhath G. Kodancha, MBBS, DPM, MD, Clinical Post-Doctoral fellowship in OCD, FRANZCP
Psychiatrist
Melbourne, Victoria
Scott Blair-West, MD
Psychiatrist
Melbourne, Victoria
Shelley Obst, BPsychSc (Hons), DPsych (Clinical)
Therapist
Melbourne, Victoria
Clair Lawson, B.A. (Hons), MPsych, Ph.D
Psychologist
Perth, Western Australia
Melissa Mulcahy, PhD, BPsych (Hons), MSuicidology
Psychologist
Perth, Western Australia
Amelia C. Penneshaw Lane, BA, M. Couns. Psych (Clinical)
Therapist
Australia
Catherine M. Udy, BPsych(hons) DPsych(Clin)
Therapist
Australia
Gayle Maloney, M.Psych; PhD
Psychologist
Australia
Rebecca Anderson, MPsych (Clinical), PhD
Psychologist
Australia
Tonia-Marie Dempsey, MPsych (Clinical), MAPS
Therapist
Australia
Christoph Kraus, MD, PhD
Psychiatrist
Wien
Christoph Kraus, MD, PhD
Psychiatrist
Wien
Melody Morin, PhD
Psychologist
Beaumont, Alberta
Andrew Nicholson, R.Psych, M.Sc.
Therapist
Calgary, Alberta
Felicity Sapp, PhD
Psychologist
Calgary, Alberta
James Murch, BA MA R. Psych.
Therapist
Calgary, Alberta
Jenny Peetoom,
Therapist
Calgary, Alberta
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What to look for: the treatments with the best evidence for BFRBs are Habit Reversal Training (HRT) and Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment (ComB). Ask any therapist you contact whether they use them.
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