Online Group Therapy For Dermatillomania and Trichotillomania
The OCD Center of Los Angeles offers two weekly, low-fee therapy groups specifically for California residents over the age of 18 with Dermatillomania (Skin Picking Disorder), Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling Disorder), and other Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), such as cheek biting, lip biting, and nail biting.
Many people suffer in silence with these conditions. The goal of these groups is to provide an inexpensive format in which individuals can learn to more effectively manage their skin picking and hair pulling within a safe, supportive environment. Please note that these groups meet online via webcam, and are limited to residents of California.
BFRBs are characterized by recurrent, compulsive self-damaging behaviors, and both are resistant to improvement with traditional talk therapy. However, these conditions respond extremely well to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This therapy has been repeatedly researched, and has consistently been found to be the most effective treatment for BFRBs. These weekly online groups focus on CBT and peer support exclusively for these conditions.
The OCD Center of Los Angeles has had dedicated low-fee CBT therapy/support groups for BFRBs for over 15 years at our Brentwood office in West Los Angeles. When the COVID pandemic began, the group transitioned to meeting online via webcam. The groups are led by staff therapist Brandi Roberts, MS, AMFT, each Tuesday evening and Thursday evening from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm.
Please note that these groups are open only to adults over the age of 18 who reside in California, and that participation requires an assessment prior to admission.
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