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.
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.
