Hoarding Therapists in Carlsbad, CA
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
When trauma, anxiety, or mood disorders take hold, they can leave you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break. These experiences often shape the way you see yourself and the world around you, leading to difficulty trusting others, managing emotions, or feeling at peace. For many, these struggles aren’t just about isolated symptoms—they’re about carrying the weight of experiences that haven’t yet been processed.
When trauma, anxiety, or mood disorders take hold, they can leave you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break. These experiences often shape the way you see yourself and the world around you, leading to difficulty trusting others, managing emotions, or feeling at peace. For many, these struggles aren’t just about isolated symptoms—they’re about carrying the weight of experiences that haven’t yet been processed.
Dr. Riser has over 13 years of experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and various other evidence-based approaches for the treatment of mood, anxiety, and personality disorders with special interest in emotion regulation, self-harm, and suicidality. Dr. Riser is an integrative psychologist, utilizing science-based interventions while also taking a holistic, mind + body, indivualized approach to treatment. Dr. Riser earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago Medical School/RFUMS with a concentration in psychopathology.
Dr. Riser has over 13 years of experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and various other evidence-based approaches for the treatment of mood, anxiety, and personality disorders with special interest in emotion regulation, self-harm, and suicidality. Dr. Riser is an integrative psychologist, utilizing science-based interventions while also taking a holistic, mind + body, indivualized approach to treatment. Dr. Riser earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago Medical School/RFUMS with a concentration in psychopathology.
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Feeling stuck in the same arguments, walking on eggshells, or missing the closeness you used to have? You don’t have to keep trying to fix things alone.
Hi, I’m Mignon, a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee in San Diego offering therapy for couples in all stages of their relationship. I work with partners who feel unheard, disconnected, or caught in patterns that leave both people feeling frustrated and alone. I also support interracial and multicultural couples navigating differences in communication, culture, and identity.
Accepting New Couples! !
Feeling stuck in the same arguments, walking on eggshells, or missing the closeness you used to have? You don’t have to keep trying to fix things alone.
Hi, I’m Mignon, a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee in San Diego offering therapy for couples in all stages of their relationship. I work with partners who feel unheard, disconnected, or caught in patterns that leave both people feeling frustrated and alone. I also support interracial and multicultural couples navigating differences in communication, culture, and identity.
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.
Dr. Wu believes in Eclectic Approach. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, strength-based approach and Family System Therapy to assist individuals to achieve their goals. Dr. Wu is a multilingual (English, Mandarin, & Taiwanese) psychologist who has worked with patients from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. She is culturally sensitive in providing a comprehensive range of mental health services for a diverse population. She believes Spirituality/Christianity can play an important role in mental health healing. Dr.
Dr. Wu believes in Eclectic Approach. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, strength-based approach and Family System Therapy to assist individuals to achieve their goals. Dr. Wu is a multilingual (English, Mandarin, & Taiwanese) psychologist who has worked with patients from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. She is culturally sensitive in providing a comprehensive range of mental health services for a diverse population. She believes Spirituality/Christianity can play an important role in mental health healing. Dr.
I am a fun, compassionate, and very easy-to-talk-to counselor. I have helped hundreds of people create better lives for themselves in a short amount of time thanks to good therapy. My work has been featured on FOX5 News, Good Morning San Diego, the CW6, WebMD and The San Diego Union Tribune. I speak both English and some Spanish and have a beautiful office in Mission Valley with lots of free parking to better serve you. Please check out my website...www.coolcounselorsd.com!
I am a fun, compassionate, and very easy-to-talk-to counselor. I have helped hundreds of people create better lives for themselves in a short amount of time thanks to good therapy. My work has been featured on FOX5 News, Good Morning San Diego, the CW6, WebMD and The San Diego Union Tribune. I speak both English and some Spanish and have a beautiful office in Mission Valley with lots of free parking to better serve you. Please check out my website...www.coolcounselorsd.com!
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Dr. Tokar is particularly passionate about treating individuals dealing with trauma, midlife transitions, and grief. Drawing on decades of experience, she helps clients navigate complex life challenges, empowering them to find clarity and peace. Her work with trauma, including PTSD, provides a safe and supportive space for those seeking to process their experiences and reclaim their well-being. For individuals facing midlife transitions or the loss of a loved one, Dr. Tokar offers thoughtful, compassionate guidance to help them move forward with confidence and hope. In her practice, Dr.
Dr. Tokar is particularly passionate about treating individuals dealing with trauma, midlife transitions, and grief. Drawing on decades of experience, she helps clients navigate complex life challenges, empowering them to find clarity and peace. Her work with trauma, including PTSD, provides a safe and supportive space for those seeking to process their experiences and reclaim their well-being. For individuals facing midlife transitions or the loss of a loved one, Dr. Tokar offers thoughtful, compassionate guidance to help them move forward with confidence and hope. In her practice, Dr.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Welcome Couples (cash pay), Families, and Children! Each client displays a portrait of their childhood experiences, strengths and weaknesses, dreams and fears, and capacity for something different. They feel that nag or inner pull toward change; whether it be to work through inner turmoil and past traumas, manifest their ideal self, connect with their network of support, or find balance through self-care and authentic living.
Welcome Couples (cash pay), Families, and Children! Each client displays a portrait of their childhood experiences, strengths and weaknesses, dreams and fears, and capacity for something different. They feel that nag or inner pull toward change; whether it be to work through inner turmoil and past traumas, manifest their ideal self, connect with their network of support, or find balance through self-care and authentic living.
Are you feeling like you’re not living as your best self? Maybe you’re feeling confused, scared, or disconnected, and not sure how to move forward. I want you to know that you’re not alone, and I’m here to help. If emotions or behaviors are becoming overwhelming and affecting other areas of your life, I encourage you to reach out. My goal is to support you through this journey, and I truly believe that positive change, success, and growth are possible. Together we’ll work on practical tools and strategies to help you not just cope, but truly thrive.
Are you feeling like you’re not living as your best self? Maybe you’re feeling confused, scared, or disconnected, and not sure how to move forward. I want you to know that you’re not alone, and I’m here to help. If emotions or behaviors are becoming overwhelming and affecting other areas of your life, I encourage you to reach out. My goal is to support you through this journey, and I truly believe that positive change, success, and growth are possible. Together we’ll work on practical tools and strategies to help you not just cope, but truly thrive.
You may appear to be functioning well on the outside, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in painful relationship patterns. Many of my clients struggle with betrayal trauma, codependency, love addiction, emotional neglect, or the effects of addiction within the family. You might feel exhausted from repeating the same cycles, doubting your reality, or losing yourself while trying to care for others.
With 28 years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a structured, compassionate, and direct approach. My work focuses on developmental trauma, attachment repair, boundaries, self-worth, and relationshi
You may appear to be functioning well on the outside, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in painful relationship patterns. Many of my clients struggle with betrayal trauma, codependency, love addiction, emotional neglect, or the effects of addiction within the family. You might feel exhausted from repeating the same cycles, doubting your reality, or losing yourself while trying to care for others.
With 28 years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a structured, compassionate, and direct approach. My work focuses on developmental trauma, attachment repair, boundaries, self-worth, and relationshi
When life brings uncomfortable feelings, it may be time to seek support. These emotions are common and can affect our ability to function and find joy in daily life, but you don’t have to face them alone. I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain understanding, and learn effective tools to enhance your well-being.
With more than 20 years of experience in California and France, I strive to create a compassionate and empowering space for each individual. I am dedicated to building a trusting therapeutic relationship in which you feel heard, accepted, and empowered.
When life brings uncomfortable feelings, it may be time to seek support. These emotions are common and can affect our ability to function and find joy in daily life, but you don’t have to face them alone. I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain understanding, and learn effective tools to enhance your well-being.
With more than 20 years of experience in California and France, I strive to create a compassionate and empowering space for each individual. I am dedicated to building a trusting therapeutic relationship in which you feel heard, accepted, and empowered.
Not every problem can be handled on our own. In these times, it's important to seek the aid of those who have an extensive understanding of overwhelming stress, depression, and anxiety. As a LCSW and psychotherapist, I know healing is possible and happens everyday. I have a passion for mental health and enjoy watching people become the best version of themselves.
Not every problem can be handled on our own. In these times, it's important to seek the aid of those who have an extensive understanding of overwhelming stress, depression, and anxiety. As a LCSW and psychotherapist, I know healing is possible and happens everyday. I have a passion for mental health and enjoy watching people become the best version of themselves.
Hi, my name is Rachel Drabecki, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (128153). My approach to therapy is generally very client-centered and collaborative, and I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. As a mainly client-centered and humanistic therapist, I find it helpful to focus on the present. I strive to meet you where you are and to gain a deep understand you. I also often employ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you move through your feelings and circumstances, rather than working around or avoiding them.
Hi, my name is Rachel Drabecki, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (128153). My approach to therapy is generally very client-centered and collaborative, and I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. As a mainly client-centered and humanistic therapist, I find it helpful to focus on the present. I strive to meet you where you are and to gain a deep understand you. I also often employ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you move through your feelings and circumstances, rather than working around or avoiding them.
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
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I specialize in evidence-based treatment for challenging conditions, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Hoarding Disorder.
Our first session is a judgment-free exploration to build your foundation. As an LMFT and former Army medic, I offer discipline and cultural competence for OCD, Hoarding, BFRBs, & Addiction. Expect a structured, evidence-based path to lasting change, starting collaboratively.
I specialize in evidence-based treatment for challenging conditions, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Hoarding Disorder.
Our first session is a judgment-free exploration to build your foundation. As an LMFT and former Army medic, I offer discipline and cultural competence for OCD, Hoarding, BFRBs, & Addiction. Expect a structured, evidence-based path to lasting change, starting collaboratively.
Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD, grief, or life transitions, I’m here to support you. I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate, yet direct approach tailored to your unique needs. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in treating trauma, OCD, and maternal mental health. My approach integrates evidence-based modalities, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD, grief, or life transitions, I’m here to support you. I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate, yet direct approach tailored to your unique needs. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in treating trauma, OCD, and maternal mental health. My approach integrates evidence-based modalities, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Many people come to therapy because life feels heavier than it should. You may be carrying stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, addictions, relationship challenges, life transitions, or a sense that you have been pushing through life without enough support. Therapy can be a place to pause, feel understood, and begin making sense of what you are carrying. It can also help you talk honestly about what feels difficult, what feels stuck, and what you would like to change. My goal is to help you feel supported as you work toward a fuller, more grounded way of engaging in your life.
Many people come to therapy because life feels heavier than it should. You may be carrying stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, addictions, relationship challenges, life transitions, or a sense that you have been pushing through life without enough support. Therapy can be a place to pause, feel understood, and begin making sense of what you are carrying. It can also help you talk honestly about what feels difficult, what feels stuck, and what you would like to change. My goal is to help you feel supported as you work toward a fuller, more grounded way of engaging in your life.
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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.