Hoarding Therapists in San Diego, CA
I am also experienced in helping clients facing challenges surrounding depression, anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, grief, mood instability, OCD, problem gambling, and hoarding.
My goal is to help those seeking healing from trauma and regaining better management of mental health challenges. My therapy style is supportive and collaborative. I believe in meeting clients where they are in their journey and personalizing the course of treatment to their specific needs. I provide a nonjudgmental and caring environment that allows clients to comfortably work through their current challenges and reach their goals.
I am also experienced in helping clients facing challenges surrounding depression, anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, grief, mood instability, OCD, problem gambling, and hoarding.
My goal is to help those seeking healing from trauma and regaining better management of mental health challenges. My therapy style is supportive and collaborative. I believe in meeting clients where they are in their journey and personalizing the course of treatment to their specific needs. I provide a nonjudgmental and caring environment that allows clients to comfortably work through their current challenges and reach their goals.
I use the most effective evidence based treatments for individuals with OCD, Hoarding, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling), Excoriation (Skin Picking), Tics, and Tourette's, which is why I use the therapies that I do.
Do you or a family member have intrusive thoughts or find yourself having to spend large amounts of time performing mental or physical tasks in an attempt to relieve anxiety? Well, you are not alone! About 9 million people in the US suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and many more are impacted indirectly by someone else's OCD. I have made it my mission to help as many of those suffering with OCD and related issues as I can. My aim is to create a supportive and empathetic environment, along with a bit of humor at times, for individuals who are suffering. I want to provide the guidance and space they need to succeed.
I use the most effective evidence based treatments for individuals with OCD, Hoarding, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling), Excoriation (Skin Picking), Tics, and Tourette's, which is why I use the therapies that I do.
Do you or a family member have intrusive thoughts or find yourself having to spend large amounts of time performing mental or physical tasks in an attempt to relieve anxiety? Well, you are not alone! About 9 million people in the US suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and many more are impacted indirectly by someone else's OCD. I have made it my mission to help as many of those suffering with OCD and related issues as I can. My aim is to create a supportive and empathetic environment, along with a bit of humor at times, for individuals who are suffering. I want to provide the guidance and space they need to succeed.
I focus on working with OCD, anxiety, body dysmorphic disorder, social anxiety, agoraphobia, panic disorder, specific phobias, hair pulling, skin picking, hoarding, and compulsive decluttering.
Feeling scared and ashamed of distressing thoughts, being stuck in repetitive behaviors that feel impossible to stop, avoiding activities because of intense anxiety, tension with loved because of overwhelming fear - these are all things that people with OCD and anxiety talk about. People who struggle with these issues often feel incredibly stuck and afraid of their fears coming true. They struggle to manage their distress and still have energy to participate in relationships and life's obligations.
I focus on working with OCD, anxiety, body dysmorphic disorder, social anxiety, agoraphobia, panic disorder, specific phobias, hair pulling, skin picking, hoarding, and compulsive decluttering.
Feeling scared and ashamed of distressing thoughts, being stuck in repetitive behaviors that feel impossible to stop, avoiding activities because of intense anxiety, tension with loved because of overwhelming fear - these are all things that people with OCD and anxiety talk about. People who struggle with these issues often feel incredibly stuck and afraid of their fears coming true. They struggle to manage their distress and still have energy to participate in relationships and life's obligations.
My therapy styles harness the power of interpersonal connection to foster deep healing that leads to transformational change. I have a particular interest in helping to dismantle shame. My training is designed to help you revitalize your emotions, find safety in connection and bring back joy and curiosity. I would love to join you in your journey and help support your growth. I love to strengthen couples and welcome any version a relationship into the room. I have a wealth of experience helping others navigate ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, and invasive thoughts.
My therapy styles harness the power of interpersonal connection to foster deep healing that leads to transformational change. I have a particular interest in helping to dismantle shame. My training is designed to help you revitalize your emotions, find safety in connection and bring back joy and curiosity. I would love to join you in your journey and help support your growth. I love to strengthen couples and welcome any version a relationship into the room. I have a wealth of experience helping others navigate ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, and invasive thoughts.
Mel Lipsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 45 years of experience working with adults, children and families. He demonstrates empathy and respect by connecting with others and is non-judgmental and highly accepting of individual differences with a strong interpersonal style. He is conscious, caring, creative, and energetic, and remains sensitive and flexible in his approaches to therapy with his clients. Mel's training and expertise allows him to be of help and support to people of all ages with a large variety of presenting problems.
Mel Lipsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 45 years of experience working with adults, children and families. He demonstrates empathy and respect by connecting with others and is non-judgmental and highly accepting of individual differences with a strong interpersonal style. He is conscious, caring, creative, and energetic, and remains sensitive and flexible in his approaches to therapy with his clients. Mel's training and expertise allows him to be of help and support to people of all ages with a large variety of presenting problems.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, trauma, and/or challenges in your relationship, I am here to help. I have worked in community clinics and public service settings including UC San Diego and VA San Diego and provide evidence based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, trauma, and/or challenges in your relationship, I am here to help. I have worked in community clinics and public service settings including UC San Diego and VA San Diego and provide evidence based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Founded in 1993, Help Therapy has a team of over 50 licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists who offer a wide range of psychological evaluations. For patients who need extra support, therapy is also offered. Patients are matched to a provider of their choice based on their specific needs and preferences. Clinicians work with seniors, adults and youth (age 7+) all throughout California.
Founded in 1993, Help Therapy has a team of over 50 licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists who offer a wide range of psychological evaluations. For patients who need extra support, therapy is also offered. Patients are matched to a provider of their choice based on their specific needs and preferences. Clinicians work with seniors, adults and youth (age 7+) all throughout California.
Tonia Henderson CA47116 provides individual treatment to assist with working through depression, reducing and eliminating anxiety symptoms, and helping client balance their lives.
Tonia Henderson CA47116 provides individual treatment to assist with working through depression, reducing and eliminating anxiety symptoms, and helping client balance their lives.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
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!
Elizabeth Duvall, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist licensed to practice in California since 2020. Dr. Duvall earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles hub. She completed her training and internships at The Clare Foundation in Santa Monica, California, The Farr Center in Los Angeles, and has worked at several private practices throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Elizabeth Duvall, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist licensed to practice in California since 2020. Dr. Duvall earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles hub. She completed her training and internships at The Clare Foundation in Santa Monica, California, The Farr Center in Los Angeles, and has worked at several private practices throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
You are a highly motivated, hard-working, and responsible person. You value your relationships and achieving your goals. However, your anxiety often keeps you from taking the necessary steps to do the things that are important to you. You have spent so long fighting and struggling to feel better that you feel completely out of control in your life and with your emotions. You are exhausted, overwhelmed, and are ready to stop struggling and start living the life you imagined for yourself. You have tried everything under the sun to manage your anxiety but it only brings temporary relief. You are ready for lasting change.
You are a highly motivated, hard-working, and responsible person. You value your relationships and achieving your goals. However, your anxiety often keeps you from taking the necessary steps to do the things that are important to you. You have spent so long fighting and struggling to feel better that you feel completely out of control in your life and with your emotions. You are exhausted, overwhelmed, and are ready to stop struggling and start living the life you imagined for yourself. You have tried everything under the sun to manage your anxiety but it only brings temporary relief. You are ready for lasting change.
Dr. Nasrin Vossough is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy working with individuals 18 and older. I would like to help you to be more enthusiastic and optimistic about life. I enjoy working with adults overcoming life challenges and obstacles through mindfulness, relationship building, stress management, awerness, and much more.
Dr. Nasrin Vossough is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy working with individuals 18 and older. I would like to help you to be more enthusiastic and optimistic about life. I enjoy working with adults overcoming life challenges and obstacles through mindfulness, relationship building, stress management, awerness, and much more.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Riverside California. I believe in working together to develop goals that deconstruct negative thinking that stunt our growth. One step at a time we can change our path and heal from the past. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with varying struggles. I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, and PTSD as well as many other mental health illnesses.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Riverside California. I believe in working together to develop goals that deconstruct negative thinking that stunt our growth. One step at a time we can change our path and heal from the past. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with varying struggles. I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, and PTSD as well as many other mental health illnesses.
Michelle Pappalardi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) that has experience working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. She worked with system-involved youth and families at the County of San Diego over 15 years before coming to Lifestance Health, Inc. Michelle earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Women’s Studies at Antioch College in Ohio, her master’s degree in Social Work at San Diego State University in 2004, and became licensed to practice therapy in 2013. She is comfortable working with many populations, including abuse and trauma survivors, youth and teens, seniors, clients in recovery.
Michelle Pappalardi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) that has experience working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. She worked with system-involved youth and families at the County of San Diego over 15 years before coming to Lifestance Health, Inc. Michelle earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Women’s Studies at Antioch College in Ohio, her master’s degree in Social Work at San Diego State University in 2004, and became licensed to practice therapy in 2013. She is comfortable working with many populations, including abuse and trauma survivors, youth and teens, seniors, clients in recovery.
You are a highly motivated, hard-working, and responsible person. You value your relationships and achieving your goals. However, your anxiety often keeps you from taking the necessary steps to do the things that are important to you. You have spent so long fighting and struggling to feel better that you feel completely out of control in your life and with your emotions. You are exhausted, overwhelmed, and are ready to stop struggling and start living the life you imagined for yourself. You have tried everything under the sun to manage your anxiety but it only brings temporary relief. You are ready for lasting change.
You are a highly motivated, hard-working, and responsible person. You value your relationships and achieving your goals. However, your anxiety often keeps you from taking the necessary steps to do the things that are important to you. You have spent so long fighting and struggling to feel better that you feel completely out of control in your life and with your emotions. You are exhausted, overwhelmed, and are ready to stop struggling and start living the life you imagined for yourself. You have tried everything under the sun to manage your anxiety but it only brings temporary relief. You are ready for lasting change.
Karly Bastrire is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2020. Karly provides evidence-based treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of challenges such as mood disorders (e. g. anxiety, depression), trauma, behavioral issues, personality disorders, and help transitioning through different stages of life. Karly is passionate about utilizing an integrated approach and providing individualized treatment to each patient that allows them to develop coping skills and the personal insight needed to improve their overall functioning and expand their quality of life.
Karly Bastrire is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2020. Karly provides evidence-based treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of challenges such as mood disorders (e. g. anxiety, depression), trauma, behavioral issues, personality disorders, and help transitioning through different stages of life. Karly is passionate about utilizing an integrated approach and providing individualized treatment to each patient that allows them to develop coping skills and the personal insight needed to improve their overall functioning and expand their quality of life.
People often see me when they have tried everything. Imagine what you could achieve if you got straight to the point. While different therapists may be suited to different clients, my high success rate is due to 15 years teaching college level psychology and my exceptional training in hypnotherapy by arguably some of the world's best. Over the years I have helped hundreds of people realize the success they desire. My technique focuses on you to seeing immediate results and requiring minimal time. There's so much to gain.
People often see me when they have tried everything. Imagine what you could achieve if you got straight to the point. While different therapists may be suited to different clients, my high success rate is due to 15 years teaching college level psychology and my exceptional training in hypnotherapy by arguably some of the world's best. Over the years I have helped hundreds of people realize the success they desire. My technique focuses on you to seeing immediate results and requiring minimal time. There's so much to gain.
I grew up in the state of Michigan and moved to California in the 60s. I decided to become a therapist in my 20's and received my B.A. in Psychology. However, I was single, working in the airline industry, and was enjoying the travel and postings in other countries. I lived and worked in Japan for 2 years and in Singapore for 2 years. I finally decided to pursue my lifelong interest and obtained my Masters's degree in Clinical Psychology and my license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
I grew up in the state of Michigan and moved to California in the 60s. I decided to become a therapist in my 20's and received my B.A. in Psychology. However, I was single, working in the airline industry, and was enjoying the travel and postings in other countries. I lived and worked in Japan for 2 years and in Singapore for 2 years. I finally decided to pursue my lifelong interest and obtained my Masters's degree in Clinical Psychology and my license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
I am so happy to have the opportunity to help guide you through your mental health journey. Sometimes we need a little help and that's ok. I provide a warm welcoming and supportive environment that fosters change. I help empower you to reach your goals and live the happy and healthy life you have been trying to attain. I have experience working with a multitude of mental health diagnosis, as well as a vas diversity of client populations. No matter what brings you to therapy you will have access to tools for change and a place to process all that life can throw at you. I ensure you feel heard and supported after each session.
I am so happy to have the opportunity to help guide you through your mental health journey. Sometimes we need a little help and that's ok. I provide a warm welcoming and supportive environment that fosters change. I help empower you to reach your goals and live the happy and healthy life you have been trying to attain. I have experience working with a multitude of mental health diagnosis, as well as a vas diversity of client populations. No matter what brings you to therapy you will have access to tools for change and a place to process all that life can throw at you. I ensure you feel heard and supported after each session.
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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.