Hoarding Therapists in Washington, DC
Are you struggling with self-worth, vulnerability, social interactions, family dynamics, relationships, or life transitions? Are you looking for a space to make sense of your thoughts and feelings? Working together, we will explore how past and present experiences, relationships, and environments shape your patterns that may be holding you back. Our goal is to help you feel less alone in your emotions and understood in your experiences. Together, we will build self-awareness and work toward a stronger, more authentic sense of self and belonging.
Are you struggling with self-worth, vulnerability, social interactions, family dynamics, relationships, or life transitions? Are you looking for a space to make sense of your thoughts and feelings? Working together, we will explore how past and present experiences, relationships, and environments shape your patterns that may be holding you back. Our goal is to help you feel less alone in your emotions and understood in your experiences. Together, we will build self-awareness and work toward a stronger, more authentic sense of self and belonging.
Please note that all sessions are via tele-medicine. I believe that clients seeking counseling services desire tools for living a better life, and I strive to provide those tools. I do not push change on clients, but rather helps them articulate how they want their lives to be, and then collaboratively set out to put the foundation in place to create that life. I feel that clients gain the most from the counseling experience when they feel supported, encouraged, and understood by their therapist. This process works best in a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space, which I provide.
Please note that all sessions are via tele-medicine. I believe that clients seeking counseling services desire tools for living a better life, and I strive to provide those tools. I do not push change on clients, but rather helps them articulate how they want their lives to be, and then collaboratively set out to put the foundation in place to create that life. I feel that clients gain the most from the counseling experience when they feel supported, encouraged, and understood by their therapist. This process works best in a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space, which I provide.
Sometimes, we feel sad, angry, frustrated, disappointed, hurt, or find ourselves repeating patterns, but we are not sure why. Whether it's relationship or work issues, life can throw us curveballs. I look forward to working with those who need guidance, regardless of whether you have been in therapy before or just trying it out; together, we can uncover new pathways to your well-being.
Sometimes, we feel sad, angry, frustrated, disappointed, hurt, or find ourselves repeating patterns, but we are not sure why. Whether it's relationship or work issues, life can throw us curveballs. I look forward to working with those who need guidance, regardless of whether you have been in therapy before or just trying it out; together, we can uncover new pathways to your well-being.
I work with young professionals to help them through difficult times, such as transitioning to a new place, new job, or new relationships. I assist my clients understand their emotions and thoughts and work to bring deeper understanding of their sense of self. By utilizing mindfulness interventions, along with cognitive behavioral therapy, I help my clients develop coping skills, boundaries, and techniques to help them feel grounded in the present time and reduce anxiety and negative thoughts.
I work with young professionals to help them through difficult times, such as transitioning to a new place, new job, or new relationships. I assist my clients understand their emotions and thoughts and work to bring deeper understanding of their sense of self. By utilizing mindfulness interventions, along with cognitive behavioral therapy, I help my clients develop coping skills, boundaries, and techniques to help them feel grounded in the present time and reduce anxiety and negative thoughts.
I work with patients who have been diagnosed with OCD, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders, as well as those who are struggling with issues such as avoidance/procrastination, perfectionism, self-criticism, or feeling generally overwhelmed. I provide a structured treatment approach to modify thoughts and behavior patterns with an emphasis on learning to tolerate uncomfortable emotions. I help patients increase their awareness for why they are struggling with the issues they encounter, and identify specific tools that will allow them to live their lives more aligned with their values.
I work with patients who have been diagnosed with OCD, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders, as well as those who are struggling with issues such as avoidance/procrastination, perfectionism, self-criticism, or feeling generally overwhelmed. I provide a structured treatment approach to modify thoughts and behavior patterns with an emphasis on learning to tolerate uncomfortable emotions. I help patients increase their awareness for why they are struggling with the issues they encounter, and identify specific tools that will allow them to live their lives more aligned with their values.
My practice is guided by your needs and goals. Through an integrative approach, I will help you identify your strengths, goals, and the barriers that have been keeping you from improving your life. By understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interrelate, you will be better equipped to make effective changes. I will help you acquire and incorporate skills that will allow you to improve your overall wellness, relationship with others, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself.
My practice is guided by your needs and goals. Through an integrative approach, I will help you identify your strengths, goals, and the barriers that have been keeping you from improving your life. By understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interrelate, you will be better equipped to make effective changes. I will help you acquire and incorporate skills that will allow you to improve your overall wellness, relationship with others, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself.
There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy or analysis, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns and the legacy of past traumas, so they can be more truly themselves in relation to others and live with greater satisfaction and meaning. My analytic training enables me to work intensively, and I enjoy incorporating experiential techniques like journaling, psychodrama, and art.
There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy or analysis, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns and the legacy of past traumas, so they can be more truly themselves in relation to others and live with greater satisfaction and meaning. My analytic training enables me to work intensively, and I enjoy incorporating experiential techniques like journaling, psychodrama, and art.
I work with people seeking relief from stress, fear, overwhelm, confusion, misunderstanding, anxiety and depression.
I work with people seeking relief from stress, fear, overwhelm, confusion, misunderstanding, anxiety and depression.
I am a mental health professional with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and heal from emotional pain. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, trauma histories, and difficult life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step, I aim to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel seen and understood.
I am a mental health professional with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and heal from emotional pain. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, trauma histories, and difficult life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step, I aim to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel seen and understood.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults overcome anxiety, OCD, and related challenges such as ADHD, perfectionism, panic, specific phobias, BFRBs, and depression. I have substantial experience using evidence-based approaches (ACT, CBT, ERP) to treat these conditions, and I tailor treatment to each client’s needs and goals. My style is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I understand how overwhelming anxiety can feel, and I work alongside you to help you build skills, increase confidence, and move toward the life you want.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults overcome anxiety, OCD, and related challenges such as ADHD, perfectionism, panic, specific phobias, BFRBs, and depression. I have substantial experience using evidence-based approaches (ACT, CBT, ERP) to treat these conditions, and I tailor treatment to each client’s needs and goals. My style is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I understand how overwhelming anxiety can feel, and I work alongside you to help you build skills, increase confidence, and move toward the life you want.
People seek psychotherapy feeling unhappy or helpless to bring about change in their life or fulfill their dreams. Patients are overcome with symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse or other problems, which in reality are unconscious defenses, blocking repressed feelings about something that went wrong, often in childhood, which is not yet resolved. These defenses once were adaptive, by protecting and helping them survive, but are no longer effective. I help people work through their underlying grief and face their feelings (sadness, anger, disappointment, yearning, powerlessness) surrounding trauma or loss, enabling them to engage in more free, authentic, satisfying lives.
People seek psychotherapy feeling unhappy or helpless to bring about change in their life or fulfill their dreams. Patients are overcome with symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse or other problems, which in reality are unconscious defenses, blocking repressed feelings about something that went wrong, often in childhood, which is not yet resolved. These defenses once were adaptive, by protecting and helping them survive, but are no longer effective. I help people work through their underlying grief and face their feelings (sadness, anger, disappointment, yearning, powerlessness) surrounding trauma or loss, enabling them to engage in more free, authentic, satisfying lives.
I am trained in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed therapy and yoga, which supports my holistic approach to care, integrating mindfulness, somatic embodiment, and spirituality. My work centers queer people of color and adult children of immigrants through grief, intergenerational and attachment trauma, and cultural identity exploration.
I am trained in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed therapy and yoga, which supports my holistic approach to care, integrating mindfulness, somatic embodiment, and spirituality. My work centers queer people of color and adult children of immigrants through grief, intergenerational and attachment trauma, and cultural identity exploration.
Do you feel like your anxiety is out of control? Do you struggle with unwanted thoughts or compulsive behaviors? You have tried to change but your anxiety keeps getting stronger and you find yourself giving in more and more to your anxiety. You feel compelled to act on your habits and rituals even though you know they are not good for you. It's affecting other areas of your life. You don't want anyone to find out so you do not know who to turn to for help.
Do you feel like your anxiety is out of control? Do you struggle with unwanted thoughts or compulsive behaviors? You have tried to change but your anxiety keeps getting stronger and you find yourself giving in more and more to your anxiety. You feel compelled to act on your habits and rituals even though you know they are not good for you. It's affecting other areas of your life. You don't want anyone to find out so you do not know who to turn to for help.
I am passionate about helping others navigate through the many challenges and transitions we face throughout our life journey and walking through them together: relationship issues, career/work stressors, medical needs, Serious Mental Illness, physical limitations/loss of functioning, body image, emotional eating, low self esteem, spiritual needs, and lack of self identity/life purpose. I have acquired a diverse array of experiences and expertise throughout my years as a mental health provider in DC, and I enjoy drawing from these vast experiences to meet the individual needs of each individual client.
I am passionate about helping others navigate through the many challenges and transitions we face throughout our life journey and walking through them together: relationship issues, career/work stressors, medical needs, Serious Mental Illness, physical limitations/loss of functioning, body image, emotional eating, low self esteem, spiritual needs, and lack of self identity/life purpose. I have acquired a diverse array of experiences and expertise throughout my years as a mental health provider in DC, and I enjoy drawing from these vast experiences to meet the individual needs of each individual client.
I also have specialized training in Hoarding Disorder/chronic disorganization, OCD, learning differences and ADHD.
While starting therapy may seem daunting, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space in which I help my clients rediscover clarity and joy. I use compassion and humor to help clients move through pain and worry, and become more fully present in their lives, relationships, and community. I strive to meet my clients with empathy and authenticity, backed up by over twenty-five years of experience and a commitment to research-based methods. Being trained as a social worker means that I strive to understand the complex web of personal, relational, and systemic challenges that can impact clients' well-being.
I also have specialized training in Hoarding Disorder/chronic disorganization, OCD, learning differences and ADHD.
While starting therapy may seem daunting, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space in which I help my clients rediscover clarity and joy. I use compassion and humor to help clients move through pain and worry, and become more fully present in their lives, relationships, and community. I strive to meet my clients with empathy and authenticity, backed up by over twenty-five years of experience and a commitment to research-based methods. Being trained as a social worker means that I strive to understand the complex web of personal, relational, and systemic challenges that can impact clients' well-being.
I love working with individuals and couples with difficulty in romantic relationships (i.e. sexual issues, communication, infidelity, divorce - especially recent ones), adults who come from dysfunctional childhoods, as well as those with anxiety, impulsivity, and addiction. I also enjoy working with individuals and couple's navigating life after divorce, or contemplating one. I also work well with neurodiverse clients. I work best with clients who are engaged, thoughtful, and motivated for change. My style is empathic and direct, with a sense of humor. I believe strongly in the client/therapist fit as an important tool for change.
I love working with individuals and couples with difficulty in romantic relationships (i.e. sexual issues, communication, infidelity, divorce - especially recent ones), adults who come from dysfunctional childhoods, as well as those with anxiety, impulsivity, and addiction. I also enjoy working with individuals and couple's navigating life after divorce, or contemplating one. I also work well with neurodiverse clients. I work best with clients who are engaged, thoughtful, and motivated for change. My style is empathic and direct, with a sense of humor. I believe strongly in the client/therapist fit as an important tool for change.
My greatest reward is helping clients explore ways to change their lives, allowing them to feel hopeful about the future. I work from a person-centered perspective, allowing my clients to determine the pace & direction of therapy. I have extensive experience working with people struggling with various issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, addiction, & self-esteem. I use CBT, DBT, & Motivational Interviewing techniques, based on the needs of the individual. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen & accept us as we are, without judgment; this is my goal as a therapist.
My greatest reward is helping clients explore ways to change their lives, allowing them to feel hopeful about the future. I work from a person-centered perspective, allowing my clients to determine the pace & direction of therapy. I have extensive experience working with people struggling with various issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, addiction, & self-esteem. I use CBT, DBT, & Motivational Interviewing techniques, based on the needs of the individual. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen & accept us as we are, without judgment; this is my goal as a therapist.
I've been in the substance abuse field since 2006. Addressing substance and alcohol abuse is often filled with guilt and shame. This can be the first obstacle clients face before getting to the root cause of what makes them choose substances as a solution.
Addressing any kind of substance use can feel dark, hopeless, depressing and lonely. Addiction can be especially maddening if one has already attempted numerous solutions and strategies that haven't worked.
I'm here to say there is hope!
I've been in the substance abuse field since 2006. Addressing substance and alcohol abuse is often filled with guilt and shame. This can be the first obstacle clients face before getting to the root cause of what makes them choose substances as a solution.
Addressing any kind of substance use can feel dark, hopeless, depressing and lonely. Addiction can be especially maddening if one has already attempted numerous solutions and strategies that haven't worked.
I'm here to say there is hope!
Congratulations on taking this next step towards achieving your wellbeing goals! Life is filled with various turning points and anxiety provoking situations, especially during a global pandemic and televised racial inequality. Are you tired of living the day to day grind without much motivation? Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed from all the pressure to perform from family, friends, your child, partner, society, and/or work? Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, need advice about a problem, or a motivational push to reconnect with your whole self, and finally accomplish that goal you have been holding off?
Congratulations on taking this next step towards achieving your wellbeing goals! Life is filled with various turning points and anxiety provoking situations, especially during a global pandemic and televised racial inequality. Are you tired of living the day to day grind without much motivation? Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed from all the pressure to perform from family, friends, your child, partner, society, and/or work? Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, need advice about a problem, or a motivational push to reconnect with your whole self, and finally accomplish that goal you have been holding off?
I believe that each individual that seeks therapy makes an important decision to create a change. I understand that asking for help and taking the first step feels difficult. I am qualified with professional and life experience for 30 years to assist you in making the desired change. I am sincerely committed, enthusiastic, dedicated, and available to assist you to take charge and create that positive desired outcome to discover the road to recovery. My mission is to provide quality psychotherapy and recovery services for late teens, adults, couples, and families for them to reach their fullest potential and personal growth.
I believe that each individual that seeks therapy makes an important decision to create a change. I understand that asking for help and taking the first step feels difficult. I am qualified with professional and life experience for 30 years to assist you in making the desired change. I am sincerely committed, enthusiastic, dedicated, and available to assist you to take charge and create that positive desired outcome to discover the road to recovery. My mission is to provide quality psychotherapy and recovery services for late teens, adults, couples, and families for them to reach their fullest potential and personal growth.
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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.