Understanding Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs): Not Just a Bad Habit

Dr. Mansueto is a licensed clinical psychologist and a leading expert in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like hair pulling and skin picking. He is the founder and director of the Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington and has spent decades delivering evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral care. Dr. Mansueto has written extensively and presented nationally and internationally on OCD and related disorders. He is a former professor of psychology at Bowie State University, a clinical faculty member at the American School of Professional Psychology, and serves on the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board of the International OCD Foundation. He is also the co-author of Overcoming Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, a widely used guide for clients and clinicians. Throughout his career, Dr. Mansueto has been committed to making therapy practical, measurable, and effective.