Hoarding Therapists in New York, NY

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Colleen Baker-Orthwein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10028
My practice, affiliated with Attune Psychotherapy, focuses on treating eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, hoarding disorder, OCD and mood disorders, specializing in a Health at Every Size framework and emphasizing body positivity.
First off, congratulations on taking a major step for yourself by seeking a therapist. It would be an honor to help you further develop your sense of self, explore the depth of what you've experienced and begin to find and celebrate the joy in your life. I spent many years early on in my career with Monte Nido and Affiliates, holding roles ranging from Recovery Coach to Lead Therapist and pair my strong passion for recovery advocacy with my therapeutic specializations through my supervisory work with eating disorder non-profit Project HEAL.
My practice, affiliated with Attune Psychotherapy, focuses on treating eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, hoarding disorder, OCD and mood disorders, specializing in a Health at Every Size framework and emphasizing body positivity.
First off, congratulations on taking a major step for yourself by seeking a therapist. It would be an honor to help you further develop your sense of self, explore the depth of what you've experienced and begin to find and celebrate the joy in your life. I spent many years early on in my career with Monte Nido and Affiliates, holding roles ranging from Recovery Coach to Lead Therapist and pair my strong passion for recovery advocacy with my therapeutic specializations through my supervisory work with eating disorder non-profit Project HEAL.
(347) 652-2786 View (347) 652-2786
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Andrew Triska, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10017
Have you struggled to find a therapist who affirms your identity and respects your history, but also challenges you to face your fears? Whether you’re coping with anxiety or OCD, exploring your gender, or looking to strengthen your relationships, you deserve specialized care with an experienced, queer- and trans-identified, trauma-informed psychotherapist. My practice focuses on anxiety and related disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and hoarding, especially in queer/trans clients and people who have experienced family estrangement.
Have you struggled to find a therapist who affirms your identity and respects your history, but also challenges you to face your fears? Whether you’re coping with anxiety or OCD, exploring your gender, or looking to strengthen your relationships, you deserve specialized care with an experienced, queer- and trans-identified, trauma-informed psychotherapist. My practice focuses on anxiety and related disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and hoarding, especially in queer/trans clients and people who have experienced family estrangement.
(646) 787-0950 View (646) 787-0950
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Steve Weissman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
New York, NY 10003
My first goal in therapy is to make you feel welcome, safe, and understood. The second is to provide you with the support and perspective to take a look at where you're getting stuck and figure out a plan to make things go more smoothly. While I work with a wide range of people, my specialty is treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related conditions, including Hoarding, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), skin-picking, hair-pulling (Trichotillomania), and Health Anxiety. Please take a look at my website (there's a link to the left) for more information.
My first goal in therapy is to make you feel welcome, safe, and understood. The second is to provide you with the support and perspective to take a look at where you're getting stuck and figure out a plan to make things go more smoothly. While I work with a wide range of people, my specialty is treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related conditions, including Hoarding, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), skin-picking, hair-pulling (Trichotillomania), and Health Anxiety. Please take a look at my website (there's a link to the left) for more information.
(917) 267-0445 View (917) 267-0445
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Andrea Allen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10029
Not accepting new clients
If you are troubled by anxiety, worries, intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviors, I want you to know that effective treatments are available. I can work with you to reclaim your life and live it with joy. I'm a clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience working with obsessive compulsive and anxiety disorders. I have extensive experience and success treating patients with Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Other disorders I treat include body focused repetitive behaviors (e.g. trichotillomania, excoriation), hoarding, health anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic and phobias.
If you are troubled by anxiety, worries, intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviors, I want you to know that effective treatments are available. I can work with you to reclaim your life and live it with joy. I'm a clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience working with obsessive compulsive and anxiety disorders. I have extensive experience and success treating patients with Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Other disorders I treat include body focused repetitive behaviors (e.g. trichotillomania, excoriation), hoarding, health anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic and phobias.
(516) 701-3026 View (516) 701-3026
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Noah Clyman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, ACT
Verified Verified
29 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
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Our practice, NYC Cognitive Therapy, includes a staff of male and female therapists with intensive post-graduate training in cognitive-behavior therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most widely researched and evidence-based form of therapy. CBT has been shown in more than one thousand studies to be effective in treating a wide range of psychological problems. CBT is active and teaches you the tools to be your own therapist. You are not alone and we are available to help you feel better. We also practice Gottman Method Couple Therapy, Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Trial-Based Cognitive Therapy (TBCT).
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Our practice, NYC Cognitive Therapy, includes a staff of male and female therapists with intensive post-graduate training in cognitive-behavior therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most widely researched and evidence-based form of therapy. CBT has been shown in more than one thousand studies to be effective in treating a wide range of psychological problems. CBT is active and teaches you the tools to be your own therapist. You are not alone and we are available to help you feel better. We also practice Gottman Method Couple Therapy, Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Trial-Based Cognitive Therapy (TBCT).
(347) 751-6743 View (347) 751-6743
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Brianna Calderon
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health counselor at Thriving Center of Psychology in New York, and also hold licenses in New Jersey as a licensed professional counselor, and in New Hampshire as a licensed clinical mental health counselor. I treat a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, workplace stress, life transitions, and relationship issues. Specifically, I have expertise in using evidenced-based treatments for OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors (tics, excoriation, and trichotillomania), hoarding, PTSD, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
I am a licensed mental health counselor at Thriving Center of Psychology in New York, and also hold licenses in New Jersey as a licensed professional counselor, and in New Hampshire as a licensed clinical mental health counselor. I treat a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, workplace stress, life transitions, and relationship issues. Specifically, I have expertise in using evidenced-based treatments for OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors (tics, excoriation, and trichotillomania), hoarding, PTSD, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
(347) 686-9329 View (347) 686-9329
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Paul Fitzgerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I regularly treat depression, anxiety, PTSD/CPTSD, phobias, OCD, hoarding disorder, bipolar disorder, sexual issues (queer/kink/SW-allied), and ADHD.
Choosing a new therapist can be intimidating, whether it’s your first time or you’ve been in therapy forever. I respect this and try to make the process of starting therapy one that feels as comfortable as possible from our first session. I believe the most important part of being human is our ability to empathize with others, and therapy should be a space where we can tell our story and truly feel heard, understood, and validated.
I regularly treat depression, anxiety, PTSD/CPTSD, phobias, OCD, hoarding disorder, bipolar disorder, sexual issues (queer/kink/SW-allied), and ADHD.
Choosing a new therapist can be intimidating, whether it’s your first time or you’ve been in therapy forever. I respect this and try to make the process of starting therapy one that feels as comfortable as possible from our first session. I believe the most important part of being human is our ability to empathize with others, and therapy should be a space where we can tell our story and truly feel heard, understood, and validated.
(347) 429-8716 View (347) 429-8716
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Yvette Fruchter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10065
I specialize in CBT for anxiety, perfectionism, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related issues (such as body dysmorphia / BDD, skin picking / body focused repetitive behaviors, hoarding), and emotion dysregulation.
Do you find that difficult emotions lead you to avoid, procrastinate, or steer away from the things that matter most to you? As a clinical psychologist, I can offer another approach: flexibility, self-compassion, and moving towards your values even in the face of emotional distress. Together, we will identify unhelpful patterns that are not working for you and practice new ways of coping that will help you meet your goals. I use evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I specialize in CBT for anxiety, perfectionism, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related issues (such as body dysmorphia / BDD, skin picking / body focused repetitive behaviors, hoarding), and emotion dysregulation.
Do you find that difficult emotions lead you to avoid, procrastinate, or steer away from the things that matter most to you? As a clinical psychologist, I can offer another approach: flexibility, self-compassion, and moving towards your values even in the face of emotional distress. Together, we will identify unhelpful patterns that are not working for you and practice new ways of coping that will help you meet your goals. I use evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
(929) 207-7357 View (929) 207-7357
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Gili Hershkovich-Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10002  (Online Only)
My areas of expertise include hoarding disorder, depression, grief/loss, anxiety, adjustment disorder, trauma and abuse, self-image and self-Esteem issues.
You may be feeling confused, sad or anxious, but alongside the pain, there is an opportunity for self-reflection and emotional growth. As your therapist, I offer you a safe space to process, unpack deep feelings and assess/adjust choices and decisions. I will be there with you as you process your emotions & pain, to help you find your inner strength. My areas of expertise include hoarding, depression, grief/loss, anxiety, adjustment disorder, trauma and abuse, self-image/Esteem Issues, family/relationship issues, and anger/stress management. Licensed Therapist in NY & CT hoping you allow me to join your journey!
My areas of expertise include hoarding disorder, depression, grief/loss, anxiety, adjustment disorder, trauma and abuse, self-image and self-Esteem issues.
You may be feeling confused, sad or anxious, but alongside the pain, there is an opportunity for self-reflection and emotional growth. As your therapist, I offer you a safe space to process, unpack deep feelings and assess/adjust choices and decisions. I will be there with you as you process your emotions & pain, to help you find your inner strength. My areas of expertise include hoarding, depression, grief/loss, anxiety, adjustment disorder, trauma and abuse, self-image/Esteem Issues, family/relationship issues, and anger/stress management. Licensed Therapist in NY & CT hoping you allow me to join your journey!
(475) 256-1618 View (475) 256-1618
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OCD, Panic, & Anxiety Treatment Center of NY & NJ
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
FREE CONSULT. Do RESULTS matter to you? Everyone I see has OCD, Panic, Agoraphobia, PTSD, or Social Anxiety. These conditions are extremely treatable with the RIGHT kind of DRUG-FREE CBT Exposure therapy. I aim to eliminate symptoms, not just treat or manage them. Clients are liberated to move on with life--get married, prevent divorce or firing, have families, advance or change careers, resume friendships, return children to school--often in the middle of therapy. Therapy doesn't stop at the door. I contact my clients after every session to check on them.
FREE CONSULT. Do RESULTS matter to you? Everyone I see has OCD, Panic, Agoraphobia, PTSD, or Social Anxiety. These conditions are extremely treatable with the RIGHT kind of DRUG-FREE CBT Exposure therapy. I aim to eliminate symptoms, not just treat or manage them. Clients are liberated to move on with life--get married, prevent divorce or firing, have families, advance or change careers, resume friendships, return children to school--often in the middle of therapy. Therapy doesn't stop at the door. I contact my clients after every session to check on them.
(646) 480-7061 View (646) 480-7061
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Shelley English
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025
If you feel anxious, depressed and have difficulty facing challenges in life, I can provide you with the counseling and support you need to work through your problems, manage stress, and achieve a state of mental health and well-being. My goal as a therapist is to ensure that you find happiness and fulfillment through healthy, meaningful relationships, meaningful work and engagement in community life. You will learn essential coping strategies and effective communication skills that will help you confidently, compassionately and effectively interact with intimate partners, friends, family, colleagues, and clients.
If you feel anxious, depressed and have difficulty facing challenges in life, I can provide you with the counseling and support you need to work through your problems, manage stress, and achieve a state of mental health and well-being. My goal as a therapist is to ensure that you find happiness and fulfillment through healthy, meaningful relationships, meaningful work and engagement in community life. You will learn essential coping strategies and effective communication skills that will help you confidently, compassionately and effectively interact with intimate partners, friends, family, colleagues, and clients.
(917) 525-4832 View (917) 525-4832
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Caity Thompson
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CRC
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
New York, NY 10002
I work with adults ages 22-38 looking to develop personally and professionally. I specialize in helping my clients with coping with anxiety and stress, make decisions, make life transitions, improve self-esteem, and achieve personal advancement. I have a sports background that has led me to have a methodical, goal-oriented, results-driven therapy style. My treatment with you will be tailored to your goals and desired outcomes for therapy.
I work with adults ages 22-38 looking to develop personally and professionally. I specialize in helping my clients with coping with anxiety and stress, make decisions, make life transitions, improve self-esteem, and achieve personal advancement. I have a sports background that has led me to have a methodical, goal-oriented, results-driven therapy style. My treatment with you will be tailored to your goals and desired outcomes for therapy.
(971) 224-7378 View (971) 224-7378
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Leon Garber
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
My practice consists of helping my clients become more effective actors in their lives. In the service of these goals, I teach them how to become better critical thinkers, (working together on creating healthy beliefs about themselves, others, and their environments), providing the mental tools required for emotional regulation and a fulfilling life. Additionally, we work together on understanding the past and present sources of troublesome behaviors and reducing them; this approach is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. And, I specialize in a form of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), used to treat OCD.
My practice consists of helping my clients become more effective actors in their lives. In the service of these goals, I teach them how to become better critical thinkers, (working together on creating healthy beliefs about themselves, others, and their environments), providing the mental tools required for emotional regulation and a fulfilling life. Additionally, we work together on understanding the past and present sources of troublesome behaviors and reducing them; this approach is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. And, I specialize in a form of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), used to treat OCD.
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Elizabeth Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10026
Hi. How are you today? My name is Beth Walker. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I see counseling as a collaboration where I walk beside you on your healing journey, and I really appreciate client input, especially if I am missing the mark. My areas of practice include; depression, anxiety, OCD, emotion regulation, trauma, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, addictions, and dissociation. Treatment interventions I am trained in include; Trauma Informed Care, CBT, DBT, Emotion Focused Couple therapy, EMDR, CPT, Ego State therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Schema therapy.
Hi. How are you today? My name is Beth Walker. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I see counseling as a collaboration where I walk beside you on your healing journey, and I really appreciate client input, especially if I am missing the mark. My areas of practice include; depression, anxiety, OCD, emotion regulation, trauma, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, addictions, and dissociation. Treatment interventions I am trained in include; Trauma Informed Care, CBT, DBT, Emotion Focused Couple therapy, EMDR, CPT, Ego State therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Schema therapy.
(332) 378-1757 View (332) 378-1757
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Erica Silberstein
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
Do you find yourself stuck in patterns of procrastination and perfectionism, or at the mercy to your own self critic? Does it feel like you get caught up in moving away from negative experiences instead of moving towards meaningful ones? I am committed to helping my clients face the obstacles that get in the way of leading rich, meaningful lives. As a clinical psychologist, I specialize in treating anxiety-related issues including generalized anxiety, OCD, panic, social anxiety, and phobias. I also help my patients develop effective tools to manage stress, procrastination, perfectionism, problematic eating.
Do you find yourself stuck in patterns of procrastination and perfectionism, or at the mercy to your own self critic? Does it feel like you get caught up in moving away from negative experiences instead of moving towards meaningful ones? I am committed to helping my clients face the obstacles that get in the way of leading rich, meaningful lives. As a clinical psychologist, I specialize in treating anxiety-related issues including generalized anxiety, OCD, panic, social anxiety, and phobias. I also help my patients develop effective tools to manage stress, procrastination, perfectionism, problematic eating.
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David Rust
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CCM
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10022  (Online Only)
My name is David, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified case manager with 14 years of experience in the medical and mental health field. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University, specializing in healthcare, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University at Albany, where I graduated with high honors from the School of Social Welfare. Throughout my career, I have devoted myself to helping clients overcome life's struggles in the healthcare and mental health industry. I am licensed in NY, FL and NJ.
My name is David, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified case manager with 14 years of experience in the medical and mental health field. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University, specializing in healthcare, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University at Albany, where I graduated with high honors from the School of Social Welfare. Throughout my career, I have devoted myself to helping clients overcome life's struggles in the healthcare and mental health industry. I am licensed in NY, FL and NJ.
(929) 262-6247 View (929) 262-6247
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Dana Reszutek
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Not accepting new clients
I received my BA in Journalism & Psychology from NYU. While volunteering at local hospitals as a Rape Crisis Counselor, I found my passion for social work. I began providing advocacy & emotional support to patients in the ER who had experienced sexual assault or domestic violence. This made me realize how much I valued others, & I decided to take the step & apply to graduate school. I then went on to earn my MSW from NYU. Since then, I have worked in various mental health & community health settings, with a focus on offering accessible services to those experiencing substance abuse, chronic illness, or mental health concerns.
I received my BA in Journalism & Psychology from NYU. While volunteering at local hospitals as a Rape Crisis Counselor, I found my passion for social work. I began providing advocacy & emotional support to patients in the ER who had experienced sexual assault or domestic violence. This made me realize how much I valued others, & I decided to take the step & apply to graduate school. I then went on to earn my MSW from NYU. Since then, I have worked in various mental health & community health settings, with a focus on offering accessible services to those experiencing substance abuse, chronic illness, or mental health concerns.
(646) 759-9493 View (646) 759-9493
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Melissa A Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
I help to build a safe, warm and accepting environment where you can feel encouraged to express yourself. I have a large scope of practice experience working with relationship and dating issues, struggling with a break-up/divorce, working through infidelity, sexual identity issues, low self-esteem, and work and academic related stress. I use a variety of methods focusing on an approach that is customized to each person's unique needs and healing process.
I help to build a safe, warm and accepting environment where you can feel encouraged to express yourself. I have a large scope of practice experience working with relationship and dating issues, struggling with a break-up/divorce, working through infidelity, sexual identity issues, low self-esteem, and work and academic related stress. I use a variety of methods focusing on an approach that is customized to each person's unique needs and healing process.
(917) 832-1304 View (917) 832-1304
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At Home Psychedelic Therapy (Instant Insurance Verification)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MD, PhD, LCSW, PDOC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10011
Feya Health is a woman-owned, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy group practice, featured on MTV and Vice. Our Integrative approach helps clients address their self-destructive patterns by getting to the core and root of their issues. The result is a drastic reduction in the initial presenting symptoms over a short period of time. We offer a comprehensive, integrative & customizable approach to the Ketamine & Oxytocin Therapy Process and specialize in EMDR, PTSD, CPTSD, human optimization and Pharmaceutical Medication withdrawal.
Feya Health is a woman-owned, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy group practice, featured on MTV and Vice. Our Integrative approach helps clients address their self-destructive patterns by getting to the core and root of their issues. The result is a drastic reduction in the initial presenting symptoms over a short period of time. We offer a comprehensive, integrative & customizable approach to the Ketamine & Oxytocin Therapy Process and specialize in EMDR, PTSD, CPTSD, human optimization and Pharmaceutical Medication withdrawal.
(917) 789-1484 View (917) 789-1484
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Find Your Way Home: Group Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
Do you long for greater love and purpose in your life? Do you feel lonely? Stuck in your struggles? Group therapy can help you find deeper meaning and belonging through the practice of authenticity: "letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are" (Brené Brown). Therapy Groups help you bring your full authentic self into connection to transcend loneliness and find more fulfilling relationships. Group can help you lean into your life with more courage, compassion and vulnerability. Group can support your unique journey as you find your way home to where you belong, and to the relationships that sustain you.
Do you long for greater love and purpose in your life? Do you feel lonely? Stuck in your struggles? Group therapy can help you find deeper meaning and belonging through the practice of authenticity: "letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are" (Brené Brown). Therapy Groups help you bring your full authentic self into connection to transcend loneliness and find more fulfilling relationships. Group can help you lean into your life with more courage, compassion and vulnerability. Group can support your unique journey as you find your way home to where you belong, and to the relationships that sustain you.
(929) 203-5091 View (929) 203-5091
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Hoarding Therapists

What is the most effective treatment for hoarding?

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) has been well-studied in the treatment of hoarding. This type of therapy includes changing beliefs surrounding possessions, as well as learning how to discard items and reduce acquisitions. The hoarder may also gain much-needed organizational skills. Another useful therapy may be compassion-focused therapy, which can address emotion regulation and negative self-perception.

How long does therapy for hoarding take?

Although treatment can vary, most people demonstrate improvement after 23 sessions, with some showing improvement after just a few sessions. Researchers have developed a 26-session cognitive behavioral program. People who hoard may need “maintenance” sessions over the years if the problem arises repeatedly.

Are there medications for hoarding?

The more commonly-prescribed medications for hoarding are including antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). This can include drugs such as venlafaxine and paroxetine. And because hoarding disorder is related to obsessive-compulsive disorder, medications for OCD, such as clomipramine, may be effective for hoarding as well.

Can hoarding come back after treatment?

Hoarding is a chronic disorder and it can last throughout an individual’s lifetime. Regularly checking in with a psychotherapist can help manage symptoms long-term. A good therapist will help the person learn needed skills including decision-making, organization, and stress reduction. The patient will gain a better perspective and the need to cling to useless items will lessen.