You’ve been hiding something for a while… but you’re ready to figure out how to break the habit of biting your nails, picking at scabs or your skin, or secretly pulling out your hair.
Skin picking disorder and hair pulling disorder can be overwhelming. You might be avoiding social situations because you're embarrassed by the marks on your skin, your missing eyebrows, or the bald patches on your head.
Or maybe you're constantly late to work because you can't stop staring in the mirror, searching for that "just right" hair to pull.
The shame can be overwhelming. You've tried everything to break this habit — but nothing seems to work.
You feel hopeless. Will you be stuck endlessly doing this forever?
The isolation of dealing with these behaviors alone can make you feel like you're the only one in the world who can't just "stop."
But here's the truth: You're not crazy, you're not alone, and you're not weak. From hair pulling (trichotillomania) to skin picking fingers (dermatillomania) to cheek biting, millions of people struggle with these behaviors every day. They are called Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs).
And with the right help, it is possible to regain control. You can learn to redirect these urges, heal your body, and find relief from the cycle.
We're here to listen and support you. But when BFRB disrupts your life, you need more than just talk — you need effective, specialized BFRB treatment.
That's why our BFRB therapy in Houston prioritizes:
Connect with a BRFB therapist that understands BFRBs and is the right fit for you.
Our BRFB treatment approaches are studied and proven to work. We use the comprehensive behavioral treatment (ComB model) for skin picking and hair pulling as well as Habit Reversal Training. Research shows that by attending to the sensory, cognitive, affective, motor, and place triggers for BFRBs you can successfully learn to decrease pulling and picking behavior.
We truly understand the shame that accompanies BFRBs and we approach each unique individual with the compassion necessary to build trust and effective change.
Take the first step: Fill out our brief questionnaire below, and we'll match you with the right BFRB specialist for your specific needs.
You might experience one or multiple of these — or your BFRB might take a totally different form. Whatever you’re going through, we’re here to help.
The most effective Body Focused Repetitive Behavior treatment typically involves a combination of evidence-based approaches:
The "best" treatment often involves a personalized combination of these approaches, tailored to your specific BFRB and needs. Our BFRB therapy is designed to address issues like biting nails anxiety and provide effective skin picking treatment.
Initial evaluations range with a licensed therapist from $215-$330 and follow up sessions range from $160-$255 for our clinicians.
Doctoral Clinicians and Counseling Interns are able to provide services on a sliding scale if there is a need; we do not want finances to ever get in the way of receiving excellent, evidence based care.
We don’t take insurance to ensure we can offer the best, personalized care without restrictions. While we don’t work directly with insurance companies, we can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement.
You can choose for your sessions to take place in person at our Houston office (4306 Yoakum Boulevard, Suite 510, Houston, Texas 77006), off site depending on your specific needs (like in a public place or in a car), or online. If online, you do not have to be located in Houston or be a Texas resident.
Yes we do! You can choose online therapy (telehealth) to get treatment from the comfort of your home.
No, you don’t. Our psychologists are PsyPact Certified, which means we can provide telehealth services to those in 42 states, including AL, AZ, AR, CNMI, CT, CO, DE, DC, GA, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.
Click here to meet our therapists, find the person you connect with the most, and book your first session with them. If you’re not sure who to book with, fill out a quick questionnaire to be matched with a therapist.
For in-person sessions, our warm Houston office is located at 4306 Yoakum Boulevard, Suite 510. If you prefer to do your sessions online, you do not have to live in Houston or in Texas, as our psychologists are PsyPact Certified, which means we can provide telehealth services in most states.
Get started by filling out our short “get to know you” form below, and then you’ll be matched with a therapist in Houston or beyond.