Skin Picking & Hair Pulling
Support for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Skin picking (dermatillomania) and hair pulling (trichotillomania) are classified as body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). These conditions can feel isolating and challenging to manage, but with the right support and tools, meaningful progress is possible. Compassionate, evidence-based care is available to help individuals regain control.
Understanding BFRBs
BFRBs are not simply habits—they are compulsive behaviors often triggered by anxiety, boredom, or stress. Individuals experiencing these behaviors may also feel shame or frustration in their efforts to stop. Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore underlying causes and build effective strategies for change.
Therapy Methods
- Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) Treatment: Identifies sensory, cognitive, emotional, motor, and environmental triggers to create tailored strategies for behavior change. Through increased awareness and targeted coping techniques, ComB helps reduce urges and develop healthier habits.
- DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): Enhances emotional regulation and mindfulness to disrupt automatic behavioral patterns.
- Habit Reversal Training (HRT): A structured approach that identifies triggers and introduces competing responses to interrupt unwanted behaviors.
Treatment is customized to empower individuals to build confidence, reduce symptoms, and feel more in control of their behaviors.
Start Healing Today
Professional support is available to help reduce skin picking and hair pulling. Take the first step toward lasting change with a personalized plan designed to support your goals.