Dr. Kissen Discusses How CBT Can Help Treat BFRB's Such As Skin Picking and Trichotillomania

Dr. Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA · January 4, 2020

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When Skin Picking Becomes A Disorder | Interview With Dr. Debra Kissen

In this episode, Damyan interviews Dr. Debra Kissen who specializes in skin picking disorder. She’s a PhD, a book author, speaker, and an active contributor to the Huffington Post. Damyan Nikolov is a host, entrepreneur and a skincare formulator. He is the founder of https://openformula.com – a club where members get clinical skincare at $3-5 a product.

CBT for BFRB’s, such as skin picking and trichotillomania (hair pulling) entail:

Learning to observe behavior and catch it in action before too much time has passed.
Engaging in a replacement behavior to ride out the initial moments of the urge to engage in the behavior.
Increase in self compassion and acceptance to reduce the guilt and other negative emotions that often accompany one’s struggle to move past BFRBs.

Dr. Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA

Dr. Debra Kissen is CEO of Light On Anxiety CBT Treatment Center. Dr. Kissen specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related disorders. Dr. Kissen is the author of the Panic Workbook for Teens, Rewire Your Anxious Brains for Teens: Using CBT, Neuroscience, and Mindfulness to Help You End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry (The Instant Help Solutions Series) and Break Free from Intrusive Thoughts: An Evidence-Based Guide for Managing Fear and Finding Peace. Dr. Kissen also has a special interest in the principles of mindfulness and their application for anxiety disorders. Dr. Kissen has presented her research on CBT and mindfulness-based treatments for anxiety and related disorders at regional and national conferences. Dr. Kissen is the Co-Chair of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America Public Education Committee. Dr. Kissen was the recipient of the 2020 Gratitude for Giving Spirit Award and the 2018 Anxiety Depression Association of America Member of Distinction Award.

Dr. Kissen often serves as a media psychologist and is available for press inquiries and strives to further the dissemination of empirically supported treatment (EST) information by offering user friendly quotes and simple to understand, practical tips and solutions to help mental health consumers move past stress and anxiety.

Learn more about Dr. Kissen and her own journey through past anxiety & panic disorder.

Dr Kissen discusses increase in anxiety in children & adolescents and how CBT is effective in treating anxiety and related disorders.

What Light on Anxiety Clients Have To Say About Their Experience Working With Dr. Kissen:

“I have had a wonderful experience with Light on Anxiety so far and am very appreciative of all the excellent work being done by Dr. Kissen and her team. My first intake meeting with Dr Kissen was already helpful, even before formal therapy began!”

“I always feel better after I talk with you, and I always have fun. It felt good to smile and laugh. Thank you.”

“After struggling with different therapies for my son, one solution was brought up that saved many months if not years and tons of money going to useless therapies. Speaking with Dr. Kissen was heartening, normalizing and a great experience.”

Dr. Kissen Discusses How CBT Can Help Treat BFRB’s Such As Skin Picking and Trichotillomania

When Skin Picking Becomes A Disorder | Interview With Dr. Debra Kissen

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