Skin Picking (excoriation) Therapists in New York
Find the best skin picking therapists in New York offering expert, compassionate care.
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Sahar Hussain
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation)Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Panic attacks / panic disorderPMAD (Perinatal or Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders)Perfectionism Depression
Online only
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The Empowerment Opportunity
Group practice
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation)Women's issues Depression Anxiety Self-esteem Loss, grief, and bereavement
In-person & online
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EK Mental Health Counseling
Group practice
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation)Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental healthPanic attacks / panic disorderPhobias & fearsTrichotillomania (hair pulling)
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Heather Berlin
Psychologist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation) Anxiety Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Impulse control issuesCompulsive behavior Relationship issues
In-person & online
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Laura Cyran
Psychologist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation) Anxiety Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)PerfectionismTrichotillomania (hair pulling)Body dysmorphia
In-person & online
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Brittany Viskoc
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation)OCD
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Sydney Lerner
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation)Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) Relationship issuesDatingBody image Life transitions
In-person & online
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Ellyn Gamberg
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation)Medical HypnosisSleep disordersAnxietyDepressionChronic pain
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Joseph Robert Hudson
Therapist
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Skin picking (excoriation)Alcohol use disorder & addiction Anxiety Depression Loss, grief, and bereavement Trauma
In-person & online
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Alison Mann
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation) Anxiety Body image Eating disorders & disordered eatingSelf-esteemTrichotillomania (hair pulling)
In-person & online
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Shannon France
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation)OCD
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Amasa Smith
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation)Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)College & graduate student mental health LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics Anxiety Phobias & fears
Online only
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NOCD - Therapists for OCD
Psychologist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation)Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
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Sima Christina Paul
Psychiatrist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation)Adolescent mental healthChild mental health Anxiety DepressionBipolar disorder
In-person & online
Eleanor Cummins
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation)Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Self harmInsomnia & sleep issuesSuicidal ideation Trauma
In-person & online
Rajimol Raju
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation)ADHD Anxiety Autism spectrum disorderBipolar disorder Depression
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Brooke Schwartz
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation) Anxiety TraumaAdjustment difficulties & disordersCollege & graduate student mental healthPerfectionism
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Misty Stafford
Psychiatrist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation) Anxiety DepressionCollege & graduate student mental healthChild mental healthAdolescent mental health
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Therapy Lab
Psychologist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation) Anxiety DepressionDevelopmental disordersInsomnia & sleep issues Trauma
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Rachel Simmons
Psychologist
Accepting clients from New York
Skin picking (excoriation)Body dysmorphiaObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)PerfectionismSocial anxietyTrichotillomania (hair pulling)
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Number of therapists in New York
1551
Available session format
Average cost per session
$224
Therapists in New York who specialize in:
95% Anxiety
86% Depression
71% Relationship issues
65% Life transitions
63% Trauma
60% Stress management
50% Self-esteem
46% Loss, grief, and bereavement
Top insurances plans accepted
48% Aetna
38% United Healthcare
38% Cigna
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How do I find a therapist for skin picking in New York who understands dermatillomania?
You can find a therapist for skin picking in New York through Zencare’s directory by starting on the skin picking page and looking for clinicians who name body-focused repetitive behaviors and treat them without shame. A skin picking therapist in New York should talk about urges, triggers, habit loops, and recovery with specificity, not vague motivation talk. Look for profiles that mention structured behavioral treatment, anxiety support, and strategies for relapse prevention.
Many people also want a therapist who understands the emotional aftermath. Skin picking can lead to guilt, hiding, and constant scanning of mirrors and lighting, which can feel exhausting in a city full of bright bathrooms, storefront reflections, and social visibility. Therapy for skin picking in New York can help you reduce picking while also reducing the shame spiral that keeps it going.
If you want to use insurance, ask about in-network options and out-of-network superbills early. Zencare’s health insurance guide can help you understand coverage so therapy for skin picking in New York feels financially manageable.
What causes skin picking, and can therapy really help in New York?
You can find therapy for skin picking in New York even if the behavior feels automatic and confusing. Many people pick when they feel stressed, bored, tired, or overstimulated, and some people pick for sensory relief or as a way to regulate emotion. The cycle often includes a short burst of relief, then shame, then more urge, which can turn into hours lost without noticing time passing.
Therapy can help because it targets the behavior loop and the emotional drivers at the same time. Many therapists use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to increase awareness of triggers and reduce rituals that keep picking alive. Some clinicians also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you tolerate urges and uncomfortable feelings without acting them out.
If anxiety fuels the urges, a therapist may also address anxiety directly, since worry and tension can increase picking. A New York therapist can help you build a plan that fits your daily routines, commuting, and screen time.
What happens in a skin picking therapy session in New York?
You can find therapy for skin picking in New York that feels concrete and structured. Early sessions often focus on when you pick, where you pick, what you feel right before, and what you experience right after, such as relief, numbness, frustration, or shame. A therapist may help you track patterns around mirrors, lighting, screens, stress, and certain textures or sensations that pull your attention.
Many therapists teach skills you can practice between sessions. You might work on awareness training, stimulus control, replacement behaviors, and environment changes that reduce high-risk moments. Some people also benefit from grounding tools, and mindfulness-based therapy can help you notice urges earlier and return attention to the present.
If picking connects to harsh self-talk or perfectionism, therapy can address that layer too. A skin picking therapist in New York can help you respond to lapses with steadiness instead of punishment, which often reduces the cycle’s intensity
Can therapy in New York help me stop picking when I do it without noticing?
You can find a therapist for skin picking in New York who treats “automatic picking” as a skill problem, not a lack of willpower. Many people pick while scrolling, working, watching TV, or standing in front of a mirror, then feel shocked by the aftermath. Therapy can help you build early awareness and create interruption points so you notice the behavior before it escalates.
A therapist may help you redesign routines, especially those tied to mirrors, bathroom time, or late-night screen use. You might practice “if-then” plans, such as what you do the moment your hand moves toward your skin, and you might build sensory alternatives that meet the same need in a safer way. If stress spikes trigger automatic picking, therapy can also address work stress, since chronic pressure can keep your body looking for relief.
If dissociation or zoning out plays a role, a therapist may also support grounding and presence. Some people find it helpful to explore overlap with depersonalization-derealization, since detachment can make habits feel unstoppable.
How long does therapy for skin picking take in New York, and what does progress look like?
You can find therapy for skin picking in New York that supports both early changes and longer-term maintenance, and the timeline depends on how long the behavior has been present and what drives it. Some people notice progress within weeks once they identify triggers and change high-risk routines. Others need more time, especially if picking has become a primary way to regulate emotion or manage anxiety.
Progress often looks like earlier interruption and faster recovery. You might catch urges sooner, pick for fewer minutes, and heal faster because episodes become less intense. Many people also feel progress when they stop hiding and stop spending so much mental energy on scanning and checking.
If depression follows picking episodes, addressing mood can help recovery. Many therapists treat skin picking alongside depression, since shame and low mood can intensify the urge cycle.
Can I use insurance for a skin picking therapist in New York, and what should I ask about cost?
You can find a therapist for skin picking in New York who takes insurance, offers out-of-network superbills, or provides private-pay options, and it helps to clarify costs early. Ask whether the therapist is in-network, what the session fee is, and what paperwork they provide for reimbursement. Zencare’s health insurance guide can help you understand deductibles, copays, and out-of-network coverage so you can plan therapy in New York with fewer surprises.
You can also ask how the therapist structures treatment for skin picking. Ask what skills you’ll learn early, how they handle relapse, and what they recommend between sessions when urges spike. If finances feel tight, ask about sliding scale availability and whether the therapist can focus first on the routines that drive most episodes.
When you’re ready to compare therapists for skin picking in New York and choose someone who fits, explore Zencare.