Hoarding Therapists in New Haven County, CT

Dr. Charity Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DHA, LMSW, MSW
Verified
Hamden, CT 06514 (Online Only)
I am specializing in helping individuals with issues involving and related to
hoarding
. I am experienced in working with families dealing with adjustment disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and trauma that manifests as
hoarding
. Dr. Ford holds a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from Virginia University of Lynchburg and a Master of Clinical Social Work from Norfolk State University.
I am specializing in helping individuals with issues involving and related to
hoarding
. I am experienced in working with families dealing with adjustment disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and trauma that manifests as
hoarding
. Dr. Ford holds a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from Virginia University of Lynchburg and a Master of Clinical Social Work from Norfolk State University.

Dr. Danielle Keller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Branford, CT 06405
I have been providing guidance and support for individuals struggling with their mental health for several years. As a trained psychologist, I specialize in CBT for anxiety-related disorders (social anxiety, panic, phobia, GAD, perfectionism, body image), ERP for OCD-related disorders (BDD, skin picking, hair pulling,
hoarding
), and DBT for emotion dysregulation. I also help with relationship problems, stress management, and career/life transitions. With my holistic approach, I am committed to helping stabilize your overall wellness by strengthening self-care, quality of life, mind-body health, and interpersonal relationships.
I have been providing guidance and support for individuals struggling with their mental health for several years. As a trained psychologist, I specialize in CBT for anxiety-related disorders (social anxiety, panic, phobia, GAD, perfectionism, body image), ERP for OCD-related disorders (BDD, skin picking, hair pulling,
hoarding
), and DBT for emotion dysregulation. I also help with relationship problems, stress management, and career/life transitions. With my holistic approach, I am committed to helping stabilize your overall wellness by strengthening self-care, quality of life, mind-body health, and interpersonal relationships.

Anxiety Disorders Center, Institute of Living
Psychologist
Verified
Cheshire, CT 06410
With two locations in Hartford and Cheshire, the Anxiety Disorders Center (Director: David Tolin, Ph.D.) provides outpatient, individual therapy for adults and children with anxiety disorders (including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, separation anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder), obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder,
hoarding
disorder, trichotillomania, and skin-picking disorder), illness anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and school refusal/avoidance.
With two locations in Hartford and Cheshire, the Anxiety Disorders Center (Director: David Tolin, Ph.D.) provides outpatient, individual therapy for adults and children with anxiety disorders (including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, separation anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder), obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder,
hoarding
disorder, trichotillomania, and skin-picking disorder), illness anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and school refusal/avoidance.

Barbara H. Corn, Ph.D., LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Milford, CT 06460 (Online Only)
As Maya Angelou, the Poet, stated "people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This quote embodies my therapeutic approach where we will work together to build a safe, genuine relationship that highlights your strengths, and provides clarity about your struggles so we can use them as opportunities for growth. My style is warm, engaging, creative, direct and flexible. Drawing from a wide range of effective treatment strategies, I listen well while also asking the challenging questions to get you to the place you so desire.
As Maya Angelou, the Poet, stated "people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This quote embodies my therapeutic approach where we will work together to build a safe, genuine relationship that highlights your strengths, and provides clarity about your struggles so we can use them as opportunities for growth. My style is warm, engaging, creative, direct and flexible. Drawing from a wide range of effective treatment strategies, I listen well while also asking the challenging questions to get you to the place you so desire.

Brittany Stancavage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Do you feel out of control? Perhaps you feel isolated, alone, and trying to figure out where to turn? I can help! Brittany Stancavage is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the mental health field in various settings since 2014. These settings include in-home services, residential substance abuse treatment, crisis response team, outpatient therapy and group homes. She has received specialized training in Addiction Counseling and has years of experience in the field of addiction treatment.
Do you feel out of control? Perhaps you feel isolated, alone, and trying to figure out where to turn? I can help! Brittany Stancavage is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the mental health field in various settings since 2014. These settings include in-home services, residential substance abuse treatment, crisis response team, outpatient therapy and group homes. She has received specialized training in Addiction Counseling and has years of experience in the field of addiction treatment.

Keri Marcovici
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Madison, CT 06443
The choice to begin therapy is often laden with emotions and questions. From this initial decision process to later stages, I bring warmth and a strong skill set to every person and couple I treat. Together, we focus on connecting current problems to old patterns, finding meaning in symptoms and identifying realistic approaches to change. The approach I use is highly collaborative and will be tailored to suit your needs.
The choice to begin therapy is often laden with emotions and questions. From this initial decision process to later stages, I bring warmth and a strong skill set to every person and couple I treat. Together, we focus on connecting current problems to old patterns, finding meaning in symptoms and identifying realistic approaches to change. The approach I use is highly collaborative and will be tailored to suit your needs.

Kate Patterson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Cheshire, CT 06410
Waitlist for new clients
If you are considering therapy, there is a reason for it, one that you have to trust. Like all relationships, each therapeutic one is different and can help you reach your specific goals such as improved relationships, working through a difficult past, a recent life transition such as getting married, getting divorced, having a baby, starting a new career, or a yearning to discuss, understand, or integrate aspects of your or your loved ones identities in your life. The ways in which we reflect on our stories are evolutionary and developmental, changing over time. Therapy can be the place to consider who we are and wish to be.
If you are considering therapy, there is a reason for it, one that you have to trust. Like all relationships, each therapeutic one is different and can help you reach your specific goals such as improved relationships, working through a difficult past, a recent life transition such as getting married, getting divorced, having a baby, starting a new career, or a yearning to discuss, understand, or integrate aspects of your or your loved ones identities in your life. The ways in which we reflect on our stories are evolutionary and developmental, changing over time. Therapy can be the place to consider who we are and wish to be.

Melanie Burton, Ed.D, LCSW, LADC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, LADC, CASAC
Verified
Hamden, CT 06518
I'm a Counseling Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Addictions Counselor, and a Forensic Psychologist. I have spent my career working in child welfare and with complex trauma survivors. I specialize in treating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Clinical treatment approaches are based on Person-Centered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Disorders, Traumatology, and Emotion Effect Regulation. You must be committed to changing your life and doing the work required. If not, psychotherapy will not be effective, I assist you in doing the work which is required for symptom reduction.
I'm a Counseling Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Addictions Counselor, and a Forensic Psychologist. I have spent my career working in child welfare and with complex trauma survivors. I specialize in treating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Clinical treatment approaches are based on Person-Centered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Disorders, Traumatology, and Emotion Effect Regulation. You must be committed to changing your life and doing the work required. If not, psychotherapy will not be effective, I assist you in doing the work which is required for symptom reduction.

Keisha Kwan Patton
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCA
Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Are you feeling depressed? Anxious? Fed up? I can help! I am a Clinical Therapist who provides Individual Therapy, Family Therapy as well as Couples Therapy. I am also a certified Life Coach who understands the correlation between providing therapy and coaching clients when making adjustments in life. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from traditional therapy.
Are you feeling depressed? Anxious? Fed up? I can help! I am a Clinical Therapist who provides Individual Therapy, Family Therapy as well as Couples Therapy. I am also a certified Life Coach who understands the correlation between providing therapy and coaching clients when making adjustments in life. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from traditional therapy.

Stephanie Murana
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Naugatuck, CT 06770 (Online Only)
Welcome to starting this journey! We all deserve to live our BEST life. Why shouldn't you? I am a Licensed Professional Counseling and a National Certified Counselor who has been working in the CT public school system as a School Counselor for the last eight years. I bring a unique perspective and experience into the counseling room to help my children and adolescent clients with school related issues.
Welcome to starting this journey! We all deserve to live our BEST life. Why shouldn't you? I am a Licensed Professional Counseling and a National Certified Counselor who has been working in the CT public school system as a School Counselor for the last eight years. I bring a unique perspective and experience into the counseling room to help my children and adolescent clients with school related issues.

Mary A Hart
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Guilford, CT 06437 (Online Only)
Accepting new Individual patients in November 2023 (adults 21+ for daytime appointments only)..not accepting any couples or families at this time (full). If you are personally struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, work stress or if you want to work on your own unproductive interactions within relationships; therapy may help! For 30 years I've helped patients navigate life stressors. I am compassionate & direct. My Professional & Life Experience do count. I have been a therapist for over 30 years, married for 40+ years, raised a family, navigated divorce with loved ones & have helped patients navigate this difficult time.
Accepting new Individual patients in November 2023 (adults 21+ for daytime appointments only)..not accepting any couples or families at this time (full). If you are personally struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, work stress or if you want to work on your own unproductive interactions within relationships; therapy may help! For 30 years I've helped patients navigate life stressors. I am compassionate & direct. My Professional & Life Experience do count. I have been a therapist for over 30 years, married for 40+ years, raised a family, navigated divorce with loved ones & have helped patients navigate this difficult time.
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Faith A Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CIMI, CPST
Verified
New Haven, CT 06515
I am here to help you on your healing journey!
I am here to help you on your healing journey!

Jennifer S Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified
1 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06511 (Online Only)
When I lost my only sister to addiction at the age of 21, helping people like her became my ultimate professional goal. It’s my top priority to meet patients where they’re at and to help them improve their quality of life.
When I lost my only sister to addiction at the age of 21, helping people like her became my ultimate professional goal. It’s my top priority to meet patients where they’re at and to help them improve their quality of life.

Meena Niazi
Counselor, LPCA
Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Meena is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who has experience working with adults and adolescents. Meena received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Eastern CT State University and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern CT State University. Meena has experience utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, and solution focused methods to assist clients in their personal journey. Meena’s hope is that through your work together you will experience a shift in perspective and make meaningful changes in your life.
Meena is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who has experience working with adults and adolescents. Meena received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Eastern CT State University and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern CT State University. Meena has experience utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, and solution focused methods to assist clients in their personal journey. Meena’s hope is that through your work together you will experience a shift in perspective and make meaningful changes in your life.

Yara Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06511
Hello and welcome to my practice. Asking for help is not easy, so I am so glad you are here! Therapists are not a one size fits all and finding the right fit for you, your family, and/or your child is so important for therapy to be successful. My approach with clients is always collaborative, genuine and warm, and I use both empathy and humor. I am client-centered, strengths based, and solutions focused. I utilize multiple therapeutic modalities to correspond with the needs of each individual client, meeting them where they are at.
Hello and welcome to my practice. Asking for help is not easy, so I am so glad you are here! Therapists are not a one size fits all and finding the right fit for you, your family, and/or your child is so important for therapy to be successful. My approach with clients is always collaborative, genuine and warm, and I use both empathy and humor. I am client-centered, strengths based, and solutions focused. I utilize multiple therapeutic modalities to correspond with the needs of each individual client, meeting them where they are at.

Christina Lake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, EFT
Verified
West Haven, CT 06516
Hi. I enjoy helping people recover from PTSD, losses depression and anxiety. I also enjoy helping couples restore balance in their relationships. Twenty-five years experience in counseling includes training in EMDR, EFT, Drug and Alcohol Counseling and couples therapy. Also trained in teaching of relaxation, meditation and mindfulness techniques as well as spiritual psychology.
Hi. I enjoy helping people recover from PTSD, losses depression and anxiety. I also enjoy helping couples restore balance in their relationships. Twenty-five years experience in counseling includes training in EMDR, EFT, Drug and Alcohol Counseling and couples therapy. Also trained in teaching of relaxation, meditation and mindfulness techniques as well as spiritual psychology.

Beth Breck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP, SAP
Verified
Madison, CT 06443
Are you looking for an experienced therapist? I work with a range of issues. Behavioral problems, work/ family balance, grief, marital/ relationship issues, family therapy, parent-child, infidelity, sexual issues, alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety/ panic, emotional/ mental disorders, financial difficulties, life transitions, loss, PTSD, anger management and issues within judicial systems. Acknowledge the problem...Experience the solution. I love my work and problem solving with clients. My work strives to achieve a healthy lifestyle for my clients. I help clients achieve their behavioral goals within the brief compass of six to ten sessions.
Are you looking for an experienced therapist? I work with a range of issues. Behavioral problems, work/ family balance, grief, marital/ relationship issues, family therapy, parent-child, infidelity, sexual issues, alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety/ panic, emotional/ mental disorders, financial difficulties, life transitions, loss, PTSD, anger management and issues within judicial systems. Acknowledge the problem...Experience the solution. I love my work and problem solving with clients. My work strives to achieve a healthy lifestyle for my clients. I help clients achieve their behavioral goals within the brief compass of six to ten sessions.

Cassidy Olio
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770 (Online Only)
Are you having a difficult time right now? Have you thought about talking to a therapist, but figured no one would understand? I can help! I have worked with clients both in-office and in-home settings conducting individual, family, and group therapy. I usually use cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, and person-centered counseling approaches to help you achieve your goals. When we meet you will know I am down to earth, easy to talk to, and can help you with an array of issues.
Are you having a difficult time right now? Have you thought about talking to a therapist, but figured no one would understand? I can help! I have worked with clients both in-office and in-home settings conducting individual, family, and group therapy. I usually use cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, and person-centered counseling approaches to help you achieve your goals. When we meet you will know I am down to earth, easy to talk to, and can help you with an array of issues.

Joshua Royer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Joshua Royer is a Masters Level Social Worker (LMSW) with several years of providing in-home services to children and their families. Josh currently works as a social worker working with youth who are confirmed victims of human trafficking. He specializes in working with children and adolescents. Josh draws from the ARC (Attachment, Regulation, Competency) model to strengthen the child-caregiver relationship while addressing trauma related symptoms. Through their work history, Josh has become well-versed in high risk assessments including the thresholds for higher level of care.
Joshua Royer is a Masters Level Social Worker (LMSW) with several years of providing in-home services to children and their families. Josh currently works as a social worker working with youth who are confirmed victims of human trafficking. He specializes in working with children and adolescents. Josh draws from the ARC (Attachment, Regulation, Competency) model to strengthen the child-caregiver relationship while addressing trauma related symptoms. Through their work history, Josh has become well-versed in high risk assessments including the thresholds for higher level of care.

Elizabeth Rubino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, RDT, LMHC, LPC
Verified
New Haven, CT 06512 (Online Only)
“Someone I loved once gave me a box of darkness. It took years to realize that this, too, was a gift.”-Mary Oliver / My belief is that healing takes place in relationships. As your therapist, it is my hope that the journey we embark on together through your individual story, will offer you a solid foundation for healing, growth and positive change. I bring an authentic, humorous, empathetic warmth while also challenging you too show up fully and bring your most present self. Through our therapeutic relationship and with you, the expert of your own life at the helm, we will access your many strengths to navigate each given moment.
“Someone I loved once gave me a box of darkness. It took years to realize that this, too, was a gift.”-Mary Oliver / My belief is that healing takes place in relationships. As your therapist, it is my hope that the journey we embark on together through your individual story, will offer you a solid foundation for healing, growth and positive change. I bring an authentic, humorous, empathetic warmth while also challenging you too show up fully and bring your most present self. Through our therapeutic relationship and with you, the expert of your own life at the helm, we will access your many strengths to navigate each given moment.
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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.