Laura Santner, LCSW, PTR-CM, CCATP

I am a clinical social worker, supervisor, registered poetry therapist, certified mentor, and a certified clinical anxiety treatment professional who is dedicated to helping those with Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors such as hair pulling, twirling, and cutting, skin picking, lip and cheek biting, nail and cuticle biting. I also work closely and address possible co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and attention deficit and/or hyperactive disorders. I welcome adults, adolescents, children, and/or parents. Together we will develop individualized treatment to meet your needs. Please do not hesitate to reach out and see if we will be a good fit.

I primarily focus on individuals with Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors such as hair pulling, twirling, and cutting, skin picking, lip and cheek biting, nail and cuticle biting. I work closely and address possible co-occurring disorders that may impact BFRB’s such as anxiety, depression, and attention deficit and/or hyperactive disorders.

New York University, TLC Foundation for BFRB’S Professional Training Institute, TLC Early Clinician Award program, International Federation of Biblio-Poetry Therapy, Evergreen Certifications

I have worked in the NYS mental health system since 2006. I have presented on the topic of BFRB’s and lead numerous workshops to both clients, students, and clinicians. I am in private practice as well as working with trichstop.com and skinpick.com 🙂

I have been working since 2006 with diverse populations.

Guided Growth is a monthly in person support group in New Paltz, NY designed to help adults understand their behaviors, develop Coping strategies, and find community with others who truly get it. Meets the first Monday of every month 4:30pm https://thompsoncounselingservices.org/group-therapy-in-new-paltz-ny/