Hoarding Therapists in Palm Desert, CA
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.
Marie Chacon–Pet Loss Counseling & ESA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where adults can explore challenges and build skills for lasting growth. With over a decade of clinical experience, I use evidence-based, solution-focused approaches tailored to each client's needs to help shift unhelpful patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and improve emotional well-being.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, pet loss support, and caregiver stress and burnout. When clinically appropriate, ESA documentation may be provided as part of treatment. I am licensed in California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Utah.
I provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where adults can explore challenges and build skills for lasting growth. With over a decade of clinical experience, I use evidence-based, solution-focused approaches tailored to each client's needs to help shift unhelpful patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and improve emotional well-being.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, pet loss support, and caregiver stress and burnout. When clinically appropriate, ESA documentation may be provided as part of treatment. I am licensed in California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Utah.
Do you need support dealing with anxiety, trauma or life transitions?
Do you need support dealing with anxiety, trauma or life transitions?
Hello and thanks for your time, attention and ultimately your courage and commitment to healing. We all need a little help sometimes. For nearly 20 years, I've been a therapeutic guide for my clients - often facilitating profound change and forward movement resulting in healthier, happier lives for themselves and those around them. I am both a deep and heart-centered listener; and an active and involved therapist. You'll usually leave with some type of homework if you're open to that... even if it's just observing some aspect of your life more closely and reporting back on it.
Hello and thanks for your time, attention and ultimately your courage and commitment to healing. We all need a little help sometimes. For nearly 20 years, I've been a therapeutic guide for my clients - often facilitating profound change and forward movement resulting in healthier, happier lives for themselves and those around them. I am both a deep and heart-centered listener; and an active and involved therapist. You'll usually leave with some type of homework if you're open to that... even if it's just observing some aspect of your life more closely and reporting back on it.
Hello, my name is Tenesha Thompson-Hoskins, I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in Rancho Mirage, CA, and working with clients statewide throughout California. I've worked with a wide and diverse group of people such as young adults, adults, and older populations as well. One of my specializations in working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma history, etc., and teaching healthy coping skills.
Hello, my name is Tenesha Thompson-Hoskins, I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in Rancho Mirage, CA, and working with clients statewide throughout California. I've worked with a wide and diverse group of people such as young adults, adults, and older populations as well. One of my specializations in working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma history, etc., and teaching healthy coping skills.
My name is Lidia Haefele and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Riverside and Orange County area in California, and I am also working with statewide clients via Telehealth. I work with adults including veterans and active duty and specialize in addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult transitions, and any life challenges that can affect your ability to live a balanced and healthy life. I will use the therapy model that is more appropriate for you so you can start achieving your goals.
My name is Lidia Haefele and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Riverside and Orange County area in California, and I am also working with statewide clients via Telehealth. I work with adults including veterans and active duty and specialize in addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult transitions, and any life challenges that can affect your ability to live a balanced and healthy life. I will use the therapy model that is more appropriate for you so you can start achieving your goals.
Welcome, my name is Tameka Coleman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I support individuals with difficulties including anxiety, depression, anger, mood swings trauma and unhealthy relationship patterns. I have experience working with adolescence, individual, couples and families. I have experience in evidence-based treatment modalities that include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Attachment therapy (AT)and emotionally focused therapy (EFT). I am dedicated to helping clients make positive change and will meet you where you are while assisting you in obtaining your goals in therapy.
Welcome, my name is Tameka Coleman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I support individuals with difficulties including anxiety, depression, anger, mood swings trauma and unhealthy relationship patterns. I have experience working with adolescence, individual, couples and families. I have experience in evidence-based treatment modalities that include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Attachment therapy (AT)and emotionally focused therapy (EFT). I am dedicated to helping clients make positive change and will meet you where you are while assisting you in obtaining your goals in therapy.
I have a doctorate in clinical psychology and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. My approach to therapy is one where I walk alongside my clients rather than direct them. My area of focus is substance use disorders, codependency issues, inner-child work through a trauma-focused lens, and serving veterans and first responders.
I have a doctorate in clinical psychology and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. My approach to therapy is one where I walk alongside my clients rather than direct them. My area of focus is substance use disorders, codependency issues, inner-child work through a trauma-focused lens, and serving veterans and first responders.
Wolkig with all age groups, I offer my years of experience in helping clients achieve life enhancing changes. The hypnotic state allows a person to be more open to suggestion. So-called "POSTHYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONS" may improve treatments for many conditions, including: phobias, fears, anxiety, sleep disorder, PTSD, grief and loss. Hypnotherapy can help changing a person's behavior, such as smoking, biting nails, alcohol & drug addiction, obesity, low self esteem and relationship problems. Furthermore, hypnotherapy is particularly useful in treating pain and preparing for surgery. Hypnotherapy proves to be an excellent tool to enhance sport specific skills in golf, tennis, football, baseball and others.
Wolkig with all age groups, I offer my years of experience in helping clients achieve life enhancing changes. The hypnotic state allows a person to be more open to suggestion. So-called "POSTHYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONS" may improve treatments for many conditions, including: phobias, fears, anxiety, sleep disorder, PTSD, grief and loss. Hypnotherapy can help changing a person's behavior, such as smoking, biting nails, alcohol & drug addiction, obesity, low self esteem and relationship problems. Furthermore, hypnotherapy is particularly useful in treating pain and preparing for surgery. Hypnotherapy proves to be an excellent tool to enhance sport specific skills in golf, tennis, football, baseball and others.
In your therapy," I WON'T JUST SIT AND NOD." I'll be an active participant in your therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, family and addiction therapy from anxiety, depression to relationship challenges. I can help with a blend of warmth, compassion, guidance utilizing workable tools in a safe therapeutic milieu. I'll support you to identify, explore, and work through those scary, but telling truths. Your truths! Not thoughts and behaviors that you've lived that keep you emotionally stuck, tied to your history, and in pain! Let's work to leave behind patterns of dis-ease, discovering an empowered, real and wonderful YOU!
In your therapy," I WON'T JUST SIT AND NOD." I'll be an active participant in your therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, family and addiction therapy from anxiety, depression to relationship challenges. I can help with a blend of warmth, compassion, guidance utilizing workable tools in a safe therapeutic milieu. I'll support you to identify, explore, and work through those scary, but telling truths. Your truths! Not thoughts and behaviors that you've lived that keep you emotionally stuck, tied to your history, and in pain! Let's work to leave behind patterns of dis-ease, discovering an empowered, real and wonderful YOU!
HI there; My name is Elizabeth Clark, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Redlands, California and working with clients via telehealth throughout the state of California. I work with individuals and specialize in anxiety, depression, life changes and stressors as well as coaching and goal setting. I am so happy you are here and taking the first step towards change in your life. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Based, Coaching and Solution Focused to help my clients make programs, reach their goals and overall feel better about themselves and their situations.
HI there; My name is Elizabeth Clark, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Redlands, California and working with clients via telehealth throughout the state of California. I work with individuals and specialize in anxiety, depression, life changes and stressors as well as coaching and goal setting. I am so happy you are here and taking the first step towards change in your life. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Based, Coaching and Solution Focused to help my clients make programs, reach their goals and overall feel better about themselves and their situations.
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I am a bilingual (Spanish) LMFT and APCC based in Desert Hot Springs, CA and practicing statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents of diverse backgrounds that come from all walks of life. I have been a therapist to the stars, people who are homeless, struggling with addiction, and human trafficking survivors.
I am a bilingual (Spanish) LMFT and APCC based in Desert Hot Springs, CA and practicing statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents of diverse backgrounds that come from all walks of life. I have been a therapist to the stars, people who are homeless, struggling with addiction, and human trafficking survivors.
Experience counts. My life's work has been towards helping. I'm a life long learner, keeping up and continuing my passion for understanding and compassion. I have perspective that's hard to gain. I'm aware of pop psychology, and I keep up with the latest research as well as social and psychological trends, I'm firmly grounded in science and medicine. And philosophy, theology, mythology and other areas of thinking regarding the human condition and consciousness.
Experience counts. My life's work has been towards helping. I'm a life long learner, keeping up and continuing my passion for understanding and compassion. I have perspective that's hard to gain. I'm aware of pop psychology, and I keep up with the latest research as well as social and psychological trends, I'm firmly grounded in science and medicine. And philosophy, theology, mythology and other areas of thinking regarding the human condition and consciousness.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of California. I specialize in working with parents, couples, families, adolescents, and children. My clinical experience is based on psychoanalytic therapy and Bowen Family Therapy. My passion is to help people understand the power of emotional intelligence and goal-directed synthesis. I am certified in CBT, DBT, and stress inoculation therapy. I work with clients who reside in the state of California. My language style is confident, relaxed, firm, polite, and respectful.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of California. I specialize in working with parents, couples, families, adolescents, and children. My clinical experience is based on psychoanalytic therapy and Bowen Family Therapy. My passion is to help people understand the power of emotional intelligence and goal-directed synthesis. I am certified in CBT, DBT, and stress inoculation therapy. I work with clients who reside in the state of California. My language style is confident, relaxed, firm, polite, and respectful.
If your brain feels like it has too many browser tabs open, therapy can be the place where we slow down and navigate them together. Therapy with me is about creating a safe, supportive space where you can show up as yourself, messy parts and all. I work with people facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, life transitions, and relationship stress, and I bring warmth, humor, and compassion to the process. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, grounded in trauma-informed care, somatic awareness, and evidence-based strategies with practical skills you can use in daily life.
If your brain feels like it has too many browser tabs open, therapy can be the place where we slow down and navigate them together. Therapy with me is about creating a safe, supportive space where you can show up as yourself, messy parts and all. I work with people facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, life transitions, and relationship stress, and I bring warmth, humor, and compassion to the process. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, grounded in trauma-informed care, somatic awareness, and evidence-based strategies with practical skills you can use in daily life.
I find joy in helping individuals, couples, and families pursue their mental health goals in a non-blaming and non-shaming manner. My primary work has assisted clients in exploring their identities by dynamically utilizing online psychotherapy.
I find joy in helping individuals, couples, and families pursue their mental health goals in a non-blaming and non-shaming manner. My primary work has assisted clients in exploring their identities by dynamically utilizing online psychotherapy.
Therapy with me is both a safe place to land and a space where real, lasting growth happens. I show up with warmth, curiosity, and honesty - and I’ll also gently challenge you when I see you getting in your own way. My goal isn’t just to help you feel better, but to help you live better.
I draw from a wide range of evidence-based approaches tailored to you, whether that means helping you regulate emotions, break free from old patterns, navigate identity questions, or heal from trauma. I believe therapy should be practical, empowering, and deeply affirming.
Therapy with me is both a safe place to land and a space where real, lasting growth happens. I show up with warmth, curiosity, and honesty - and I’ll also gently challenge you when I see you getting in your own way. My goal isn’t just to help you feel better, but to help you live better.
I draw from a wide range of evidence-based approaches tailored to you, whether that means helping you regulate emotions, break free from old patterns, navigate identity questions, or heal from trauma. I believe therapy should be practical, empowering, and deeply affirming.
Hi, I am Robert Barron LMFT. I have been counseling for 19 years in varied positions from youth to elderly adults. I have served in the California Army National Guard (Infantry) and Active Duty Navy and Naval Reserves as an Aircrewman and followed service by providing counseling to military members and their families at Tripler Army Medical Center and Pearl Harbor Hickam. My passion is to empower clients, couples, and families to overcome challenges and strengthen relations. It is of high importance for me to create an emotionally safe counseling environment to address client/couple/family issues and concerns in a positive manner.
Hi, I am Robert Barron LMFT. I have been counseling for 19 years in varied positions from youth to elderly adults. I have served in the California Army National Guard (Infantry) and Active Duty Navy and Naval Reserves as an Aircrewman and followed service by providing counseling to military members and their families at Tripler Army Medical Center and Pearl Harbor Hickam. My passion is to empower clients, couples, and families to overcome challenges and strengthen relations. It is of high importance for me to create an emotionally safe counseling environment to address client/couple/family issues and concerns in a positive manner.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in working with clients who struggle with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. I am deeply committed to helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve lasting mental wellness. I am passionate about promoting mental health awareness and destigmatizing mental illness. I actively engage in community outreach programs, workshops, and public speaking events to spread the knowledge and understanding. I feel fortunate to be part of my clients' journeys towards healing and growth.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in working with clients who struggle with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. I am deeply committed to helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve lasting mental wellness. I am passionate about promoting mental health awareness and destigmatizing mental illness. I actively engage in community outreach programs, workshops, and public speaking events to spread the knowledge and understanding. I feel fortunate to be part of my clients' journeys towards healing and growth.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety takes over your thoughts and your body will not settle. You may struggle with constant worry, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, OCD related mental loops, or difficulty sleeping due to anxiety. Many of my ideal clients are high functioning adults who appear put together on the outside but feel mentally exhausted, stuck in fear driven patterns, or disconnected from themselves and others. Some are also navigating questions of identity, belonging, or connection and want to feel fully understood.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety takes over your thoughts and your body will not settle. You may struggle with constant worry, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, OCD related mental loops, or difficulty sleeping due to anxiety. Many of my ideal clients are high functioning adults who appear put together on the outside but feel mentally exhausted, stuck in fear driven patterns, or disconnected from themselves and others. Some are also navigating questions of identity, belonging, or connection and want to feel fully understood.
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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.