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Offers individual therapy using the Comprehensive Model for Behavioral Treatment and habit reversal training. \_Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. Treats trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, and other BFRBs, all ages.

I work with older children, adolescents, and female-identifying adults with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), including Trichotillomania and Excoriation Disorder, as well as anxiety. I treat BFRBs in clients using the Comprehensive Behavior (ComB) Treatment Model as taught by the TLC Foundation, in addition to using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches for both the primary BFRB and secondary diagnoses typically found in clients with BFRBs. Treatment is focused on helping clients gain an understanding of the factors that may contribute to their BFRB; bringing awareness to clients’ mood, thoughts, and behaviors related to and impacted by their BFRB; and working with clients to identify and utilize healthier strategies.

I received my BA in psychology in 1982 (Mount Holyoke College), my MA in human development in 1984 (University of Kansas), and my PhD in clinical psychology in 1989 (West Virginia University). I completed my pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 1989.

and After obtaining my doctorate, I was a member of a Connecticut private practice group then a staff psychologist at Children's Hospital (now Nationwide Children's) in Columbus, Ohio. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, from 1993 to 2023. My private practice opened in 2017 to work with adults, and in 2023, I combined my practices to work full-time with children, adolescents, and adults at my private practice location.

ulI received specialized training via the University of Pennsylvania Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety for the treatment of trichotillomania (hair pulling), tics, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I completed the International Obsessive Complusive Foundation Behavior Therapy Training Insitute. I also participated in an observership at Mayo Clinic in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology as a visiting professional in the OCD intensive outpatient treatment program in 2019.

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) are quite common and include trichotillomania (hair pulling), nail picking/biting, skin picking, lip/cheek biting, tongue chewing, etc. I completed the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors Professional Training Institute.

I utilize evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (including exposure and response prevention), integrating mindfulness strategies and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I completed a 2022 ACT "boot camp" training with founder Steven Hayes, PhD.

I received my BA in psychology in 1982 (Mount Holyoke College), my MA in human development in 1984 (University of Kansas) and my PhD in clinical psychology in 1989 (West Virginia University). I completed my pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 1989. After obtaining my doctorate, I was a member of a Connecticut private practice group then a staff psychologist at Children's Hospital (now Nationwide Children's) in Columbus, Ohio. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska from 1993 to 2023. My private practice, opened in 2017 to work with adults and in 2023 I combined my practices to work full-time with children, adolescents and adults at my private practice location. I received specialized training via the University of Pennsylvania Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety for the treatment of trichotillomania (hair pulling), tics, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I completed the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Behavior Therapy Training Institute. I also participated in an observership at Mayo Clinic in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology as a visiting professional in the OCD intensive outpatient treatment program in 2019. Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) are quite common and include trichotillomania (hair pulling), nail picking/biting, skin picking, lip/cheek biting, tongue chewing, etc. I completed the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors Professional Training Institute. I utilize evidence based cognitive-behavioral therapy (including exposure and response prevention) integrating mindfulness strategies and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I completed a 2022 ACT "bootcamp" training with founder Steven Hayes, PhD.

Since 1971, the clinicians at AATC have been recognized as one of the area's leading practices for the treatment of all BFRBs, including hair pulling and skin picking. We are a group of very caring, knowledgeable psychologists who personalize evidence-based treatment to meet your goals. Treatment may include Comprehensive Behavioral Therapy (ComB), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Practices, and DBT. We also treat the full range of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. Treatment can be in-office or via teletherapy.

Dr. Luke Allen is a psychologist licensed in Oregon, California, & Nevada and provides therapy via telehealth. He has Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) in 33+ states granted by the PSYPACT commission. He specializes in gender care, LGBTQ+ health, anxiety, depression, & body-focused repetitive behaviors.