Hoarding Therapists in 55117
Jo Kurzmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55117 (Online Only)
I work with teens and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My specialties include working with the challenges of chemical dependency issues and other addictive behaviors such as shopping, eating disorders, and gambling. I help facilitate healing for people suffering from PTSD and trauma as the result of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. I provide an empathic and relational experience to assist with the challenging and sometimes debilitating effects of anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm behaviors, and chronic pain.
I work with teens and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My specialties include working with the challenges of chemical dependency issues and other addictive behaviors such as shopping, eating disorders, and gambling. I help facilitate healing for people suffering from PTSD and trauma as the result of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. I provide an empathic and relational experience to assist with the challenging and sometimes debilitating effects of anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm behaviors, and chronic pain.
I have 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages. I offer a warm and supportive setting where clients can safely explore problems in their lives. I enjoy working with children and adolescents, as well as families that are struggling with conflicts or behavior problems. I also have a lot of experience working with individual women and men.I help through empathic listening, education, support and understanding. I am a member of 2 professional organizations, and I spent 2 years after graduate school in a program taught advanced psychotherapy.
I have 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages. I offer a warm and supportive setting where clients can safely explore problems in their lives. I enjoy working with children and adolescents, as well as families that are struggling with conflicts or behavior problems. I also have a lot of experience working with individual women and men.I help through empathic listening, education, support and understanding. I am a member of 2 professional organizations, and I spent 2 years after graduate school in a program taught advanced psychotherapy.
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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.