Body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs) are not well known, but there are treatment providers available for those with trichotillomania, dermatillomania, and other disorders like these. We’ve compiled a list of treatment providers for your reference, and we hope to continue to grow this list through advocacy and education.
CBSN does not endorse or recommend a particular treatment provider. Some of the professionals listed below have successfully completed The TLC Foundation for BFRBs‘ Professional Training Institute.
BFRB Treatment Providers in Canada
Ontario
Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff – Forward Thinking Psychological Services
Offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for adolescents and adults with hair pulling and/or skin picking disorders. Also integrates Acceptance Commitment Therapy approaches into treatment interventions. She also has associates that are knowledgeable in working with people with BFRBs.
Virtual (Ontario and British Columbia)
Email: info@ftpsych.ca Website: www.ftpsych.ca
TORONTO
Dr.Mark Sinyor & Dr. Peggy Richter – Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Graduates of TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute
Offers medication, group therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy for adolescents and adults with hair pulling and/or skin picking disorders.
2075 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5
Dr. Richter: 416-480-6832 / Dr. Sinyor: 416-480-4070
Email: ThompsonCentreClinic@sunnybrook.ca
Dr. Leah Zalan, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Graduate of TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute
Offers individual cognitive behavioural therapy for adolescents and adults with hair pulling and/or skin picking disorders.
Yonge & Lawrence Area, Toronto
Phone: 416-949-1290 Email: drleahzalan@protonmail.com
Dr. Kim Edwards, Ph.D., C.Psych. Mindfit
Greater Toronto Area and virtually throughout Ontario.
Clinical psychologist specializing in CBT, mindfulness, and habit reversal training for youth and families with BFRBs.
Phone: 647-MIND-FIT (647-646-3348) Email: kim.edwards@mindfithealth.ca
Website: http://mindfithealth.ca/
Complimentary consultations: http://mindfit.janeapp.com/
Dr. Jenny Rogojanski, Ph.D, C. Psych.
Graduate of TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute
2409 Yonge St, Suite 306, Toronto, ON
Phone: 416.725.2997 Email: info@drjenny.ca
Tatjana Krajnjan, MSW, RSW – Clinical Social Worker/ Psychotherapist
Graduate of TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute
Offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Habit Reversal Therapy for children, youth and adults affected by BFRBs.
Aquility Clinic -507 Lakeshore Road East, Suite 216, Mississauga, ON L5G 1H9
Phone: (647)888-7208 | Email: CBITPeel@gmail.com
Sue Sonshine – M.S.W. RSW, ACT, CACBT-ACTCC Certified Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
Graduate of TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute
CBT Toronto: 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 5004, Toronto, ON, M4N 3N1
Phone: (416) 817-8925 | Email: suesonshine@rogers.com
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MILTON
Dr. Shonna John, Ph.D., C. Psych. – Halton Psychologists
Dr. Shonna John provides individual cognitive behavioural therapy and ACT-enhanced behaviour therapy for children and youth with trichotillomania and skin-picking disorder.
14A Martin St. Milton, Ontario L9T 2P9
Phone: 905-878-6650 Email: psychdocs@google.ca Website: www.haltonpsychologists.ca
LONDON
Joanna C. Jeffers, MA, C.Psych. – Archways Centre for CBT
Graduates of TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute
Joanna C. Jeffers has a special interest in helping individuals with OCD and related conditions. She has provided Habit Reversal Training for trichotillomania and compulsive skin picking for approximately 15 years. Currently she works with adults using Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) treatment for adults with BFRBs.
Springbank Medical Centre, Suite 205–460 Springbank Dr., London, ON N6J 0A8
Phone: 519-472-6612 Email: info@archways.ca Website: www.archways.ca
HAMILTON
Anna Raworth, MSW
865 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON L9C 3A3
Phone: (289) 799-9622 Email: anna@acorncounselling.org
Webite: acorncounselling.org
Jaclyn Cronin, MSW, RSW – Acorn Counselling
Graduates of TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute
Jaclyn works with people with OCD and related conditions of all ages via telehealth and in-person individual sessions. She uses Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) Treatment with those struggling with BFRBs.
565 Sanatorium Rd Unit 209, Hamilton, ON L9C 7N4
Webite: acorncounselling.org
Alberta
CALGARY
Dr. Corrick Woodfin, DClinPsy, RPsych – Now In Colour Psychological Services, Inc.
Graduate of TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute
Offers individual cognitive behavioural therapy for adults with hair pulling, skin picking and/or related Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs).
#502-933 17 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2T 5R6
Phone: 403-464-7339 Email: corrick@nowincolour.ca Website: www.nowincolour.ca
Dr. Felicity Sapp – Registered Psychologist, CACBT-ACTCC certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Graduate of TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute
OCD and Anxiety Psychological Services
Westhills Corporate Center
Suite 102, 7370 Sierra Morena Blvd SW., Calgary, Alberta, T3H 4H9
Phone: (403) 404-6310 Email: fsapp32@gmail.com
www.drfelicitysapp.com
Amy Corkett, Registered Psychologist – Journey Counselling Inc.
Graduate of TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute
Amy offers individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with BFRBs, as well as support for parents with children who have BFRBs. Amy uses the ComB model, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her practice.
11420 27 St SE #212, Calgary, AB T2Z 3R6
Phone: (403) 619-5354 Email: amy.corkett@journeycounselling.ca
Website: www.journeycounselling.ca
ST. ALBERT
Dr. Shawn Reynolds, R.Psych – Reynolds Psychology
Graduate of TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute
Offers individual cognitive behavioural therapy for children and adults with hair pulling, skin picking and/or related Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs), with a particular interest in OCD.
Suite #204, 86 McKenney Ave., St. Albert, AB T8N 2G4
Phone: (780) 887 9456 Email: drshawn@reynoldspsychology.ca
Website: https://reynoldspsychology.ca
EDMONTON
Brittany Meredith, R. Psych – Power Psychology & Associates
Graduate of TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute
Offers individual and group support and psychotherapy including CBT, clinical hypnosis, and EMDR for teens and adults engaging in BFRBS, and their families and other support people.
98 Ordze Cres., Sherwood Park, AB, T8B 1E3
Phone: 780-467-0700
Email: brittany@emdrpower.com Website: www.emdrpower.com
British Columbia
Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff – Forward Thinking Psychological Services
Offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for adolescents and adults with hair pulling and/or skin picking disorders. Also integrates Acceptance Commitment Therapy approaches into treatment interventions. She also has associates that are knowledgeable in working with people with BFRBs.
Virtual, Ontario and British Columbia.
Email: info@ftpsych.ca Website: www.ftpsych.ca
NANAIMO
Kathryn Atkinson, MA, RCC – Island Clinical Counselling
Graduate of TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute
Has been in the field since 2010. She works with people with BFRBs of all ages via telehealth and in-person indivudal sessions. She also has a four-week regular workshop on the ComB Method and Habit Reversal Training.
41 Chapel St, Nanaimo BC V9R 5H3
Phone: 250-797-7087
Email: info@islandclinicalcounselling.ca Website: www.islandclinicalcounselling.ca
Direct booking: https://islandclinicalcounselling.janeapp.com/