BFRB Therapists Online

74 specialists

Updated Oct 3, 2026

Marla W. Deibler, PsyD, ABPP

Clinical psychologist · The Center for Emotional Health

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Telehealth in 40+ PsyPact states

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Kelsey Shogren, PsyD

Clinical psychologist · Superbloom Psychology

Berkeley, California

Virtual sessions throughout California

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Kaitlin Vanderhoff, LCSW

Clinical social worker · Kaitlin Vanderhoff Counseling

Point Pleasant, New Jersey

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Annette Pasternak, PhD

Recovery coach · Stop Skin Picking Coach

United States

Online coaching worldwide

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Laura Hobson, PA-C

Recovery coach · Hope and Healing Coach

Kentucky

Online 1:1 coaching

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Juniper Mental Health

Clinic

United States

Online 12-class BFRB series for adults

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Inlight Psychiatry & Therapy

Clinic

United States

Psychiatry and therapy via telehealth

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Lisa Hayes, MA, BACP

Counselor · The Trich Counsellor

United Kingdom

Online sessions, or in person in the Bristol area

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Skin Picking Support Community

Support group

Google Meet, monthly

Resources, monthly peer-led meetings via Google Meet. Founded by advocate Angela Hartlin.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Adrienne Horne

Therapist · Adrienne Horne, LPC

Tucson, Arizona

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Suzanne Feinstein, PhD

Psychologist · Advanced Behavioral Health

New York, New York

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Aaron H. Fink

Therapist

Texas

Telehealth provider

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Advanced Psychology Services

Therapist · Advanced Psychology Services

Telehealth provider

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Amanda di Bartolomeo

Therapist · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles

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Andrea M Alvarez, M.Ed

Therapist · AMA Behavioral Therapy, PLLC

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Andrea Siegel

Therapist · Out of the Woods Therapy

Telehealth provider

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Ann M Hodges

Therapist · Ann M. Hodges, Psy.D.

Telehealth provider

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AnnMarie Cecere

Therapist · Center for Personal Growth

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Anna Elagina

Therapist · Anna Elagina Counseling, PLLC

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Ashlee Bixby

Therapist · Heights Play Therapy

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Carolina Barrios

Therapist · Carolina Barrios

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Chelsie Rotman

Therapist · North Point Therapy

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Cheryl Miller

Therapist · Archways Centre for CBT

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Chrissy Cammarata

Therapist · Brandywine Psychology

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Clara Kuntz

Therapist · Clara Kuntz PhD

Telehealth provider

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Dana McKennon

Therapist · Kids Counseling, PC

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David J. Kosins

Therapist · David Kosins, PhD

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Dr. Helen G. Jenne

Therapist · Helen G. Jenne, Psy.D., LLC

Telehealth provider

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Echo Valbuena

Therapist · Desert Bloom Hope Center LLC

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H. Richard Waranch

Therapist · H. Richard Waranch

Telehealth provider

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Jenifer Cullen, PhD

Psychologist · McLean Hospital, Belmont/Private Practice

Telehealth provider

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Jennifer Landon

Therapist · Lifeologie

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Joan Dreyfus

Therapist · Atlantic Health Services

Telehealth provider

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John V. Scialli

Therapist · John Scialli MD DLFAACAP DLFAPA

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Julie Mason

Therapist · Inner Trailheads Counselling and Coaching Services

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Karla Portillo

Therapist · OC Anxiety Center

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Katherine Pica

Therapist · Resilience Counseling

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Laura Cyran

Therapist · Hastings Psychological Services, PLLC

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Laura Santner

Therapist · Laura Santner

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Leslie Rubin

Therapist · Lakeshore Psychological Services

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Libby Gordon

Therapist · The BFRB Space

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Litsa Tanner

Therapist · Santa Rosa Center for CBT

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Marc Mooney

Therapist · ExpanseMN

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Mary Ann Travis

Therapist · Travis Psycho-Educational Services

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Melissa Pollack

Therapist · MHP Counseling, PLLC

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Michele Rose

Therapist · CBT-I & CBT PSYCHOTHERAPY

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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.

Looking for peer support? Browse BFRB support groups

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