Hoarding Therapists in La Plata, MD

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Scheherazad Mistry
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
La Plata, MD 20646
Not accepting new clients
Therapy is a support that can be used to further enlighten you on your own personal development to communicate more articulately, enhance your relationships, learn how to better cope with stress, become more insightful in your parenting, be better equipped to understand and guide your children, and/or improve your general family life. There is a high value to helping people improve their lives whether it’s working through depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other issues that keep them stuck and not progressing. Prioritizing our wellbeing is important in maintaining a healthy and balanced mind, body, and soul.
Therapy is a support that can be used to further enlighten you on your own personal development to communicate more articulately, enhance your relationships, learn how to better cope with stress, become more insightful in your parenting, be better equipped to understand and guide your children, and/or improve your general family life. There is a high value to helping people improve their lives whether it’s working through depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other issues that keep them stuck and not progressing. Prioritizing our wellbeing is important in maintaining a healthy and balanced mind, body, and soul.
(240) 734-2606 View (240) 734-2606

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Hopeful Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, EdD, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Plains, MD 20695
Hopeful Counseling believes in having a spiritual foundation along with assisting people reach their highest and fullest desires of their heart. Spiritual faith is an important factor that adds to the overall quality of a person's life, along with exercise. Our approach is holistic and includes family connections and inter-personal relationships.
Hopeful Counseling believes in having a spiritual foundation along with assisting people reach their highest and fullest desires of their heart. Spiritual faith is an important factor that adds to the overall quality of a person's life, along with exercise. Our approach is holistic and includes family connections and inter-personal relationships.
(301) 918-5968 View (301) 918-5968
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One Alkaline Life Virtual Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
One Alkaline Life, LLC, offers comprehensive, compassionate mental health care for adults and adolescents. Through the online telemedicine platform, the team assesses and treats a wide range of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
One Alkaline Life, LLC, offers comprehensive, compassionate mental health care for adults and adolescents. Through the online telemedicine platform, the team assesses and treats a wide range of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
(803) 770-5063 View (803) 770-5063
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Chrislin Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
Are you a high-achieving millennial woman, juggling a demanding career, complicated family dynamics, and complex relationships? You're not alone. Many women in your position feel the pressure to excel in all areas of their lives, but this can lead to burnout, anxiety, and a feeling of being constantly "on." I understand. I specialize in working with driven women like you, helping you navigate the unique challenges of this stage of life.
Are you a high-achieving millennial woman, juggling a demanding career, complicated family dynamics, and complex relationships? You're not alone. Many women in your position feel the pressure to excel in all areas of their lives, but this can lead to burnout, anxiety, and a feeling of being constantly "on." I understand. I specialize in working with driven women like you, helping you navigate the unique challenges of this stage of life.
(301) 701-2607 View (301) 701-2607

Online Therapists

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Stephen Holland
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I am Founder and Director of the Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Since 2003, the Institute has been a leading provider of research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, personality disorders, and relationship problems. Studies find most patients in CBT have significant reduction in symptoms and distress.
I am Founder and Director of the Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Since 2003, the Institute has been a leading provider of research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, personality disorders, and relationship problems. Studies find most patients in CBT have significant reduction in symptoms and distress.
(202) 759-2884 x15 View (202) 759-2884 x15
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Chelsea Goody
Counselor, BS, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
Chelsea’s professional interests include trauma, OCD, hoarding, anxiety disorders, chronic illness, psychosis, and group work.
Chelsea specializes in working with individuals with Anxiety Spectrum Disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Hoarding Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in addition to many other diagnoses. Chelsea has extensive experience working with young children, adolescents, and adults and works to individualize treatment to fit the needs of each unique client.
Chelsea’s professional interests include trauma, OCD, hoarding, anxiety disorders, chronic illness, psychosis, and group work.
Chelsea specializes in working with individuals with Anxiety Spectrum Disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Hoarding Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in addition to many other diagnoses. Chelsea has extensive experience working with young children, adolescents, and adults and works to individualize treatment to fit the needs of each unique client.
(443) 789-7991 View (443) 789-7991
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Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
We are CBT experts. Since it was founded in 2003 by Dr. Stephen Holland, Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been providing research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, personality disorders, and relationship problems. Studies find most patients in CBT have significant reduction in symptoms and distress.
We are CBT experts. Since it was founded in 2003 by Dr. Stephen Holland, Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been providing research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, personality disorders, and relationship problems. Studies find most patients in CBT have significant reduction in symptoms and distress.
(202) 759-2873 x15 View (202) 759-2873 x15
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Bell Center For Anxiety And Depression
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
----- Currently, I am NOT taking new clients. ----- Dr. Elspeth Bell, director of the Bell Center for Anxiety and Depression, is a licensed psychologist with an extensive background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She works primarily with adults and adolescents, focusing on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum disorders (including OCD, Hoarding Disorder, and Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors), anxiety disorders, and depression. A Hoarding specialist, Dr. Bell conducts assessments and evaluations, provides psychotherapy for sufferers and family members, and runs psychoeducational and support groups.
----- Currently, I am NOT taking new clients. ----- Dr. Elspeth Bell, director of the Bell Center for Anxiety and Depression, is a licensed psychologist with an extensive background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She works primarily with adults and adolescents, focusing on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum disorders (including OCD, Hoarding Disorder, and Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors), anxiety disorders, and depression. A Hoarding specialist, Dr. Bell conducts assessments and evaluations, provides psychotherapy for sufferers and family members, and runs psychoeducational and support groups.
(410) 983-3760 View (410) 983-3760
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Bentley Noland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, biploar disorder, or have experienced trauma? Have you self-medicated in an attempt to manage your emotions? You can expect supportive, practical help in overcoming trauma, the treatment of mood disorders, and recovery from substance abuse and behavioral addictions. Therapy will be tailored to your needs, using the tools that work best for you, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Restructuring (a core technique from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and learning stress reduction skills. In therapy, you can build lasting alternatives to unhealthy family dynamics.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, biploar disorder, or have experienced trauma? Have you self-medicated in an attempt to manage your emotions? You can expect supportive, practical help in overcoming trauma, the treatment of mood disorders, and recovery from substance abuse and behavioral addictions. Therapy will be tailored to your needs, using the tools that work best for you, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Restructuring (a core technique from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and learning stress reduction skills. In therapy, you can build lasting alternatives to unhealthy family dynamics.
(202) 831-1608 View (202) 831-1608
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Thinh Nguyen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211  (Online Only)
Currently accepting patients for Telehealth sessions and remote EMDR. I've been blessed to be able to work in this field for over the last 25 years, 16 as a psychotherapist. Over that time I've been able to work with a myriad amount of problems, ranging from anxiety, depression, substance abuse, ADHD in both adults and children, as well as work with families in distress. I personally take great enjoyment in working with people with anxiety based difficulties and trauma, having had the greatest success with this population.
Currently accepting patients for Telehealth sessions and remote EMDR. I've been blessed to be able to work in this field for over the last 25 years, 16 as a psychotherapist. Over that time I've been able to work with a myriad amount of problems, ranging from anxiety, depression, substance abuse, ADHD in both adults and children, as well as work with families in distress. I personally take great enjoyment in working with people with anxiety based difficulties and trauma, having had the greatest success with this population.
(410) 469-7520 View (410) 469-7520
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Ernestine Stewart
Counselor, LCMHC, LCPC, LCAS, CCS, QS
Verified Verified
Bowie, MD 20715  (Online Only)
Are you a caretaker experiencing depression, stress or resentment towards your loved one? Have you been actively using substances or had a recent slip in use after years of being in recovery? Do you find yourself engaging in emotional eating or caloric restriction? Are you in need of emotional support after terminating a pregnancy? Has something occurred that caused you to start anew? Do you need a supportive ear that will listen and allow you to express your thoughts and feelings? Are you seeking skills to help you cope with everyday issues? Asking for help can be scary, but trying to go it alone can be even scarier.
Are you a caretaker experiencing depression, stress or resentment towards your loved one? Have you been actively using substances or had a recent slip in use after years of being in recovery? Do you find yourself engaging in emotional eating or caloric restriction? Are you in need of emotional support after terminating a pregnancy? Has something occurred that caused you to start anew? Do you need a supportive ear that will listen and allow you to express your thoughts and feelings? Are you seeking skills to help you cope with everyday issues? Asking for help can be scary, but trying to go it alone can be even scarier.
(336) 585-7091 View (336) 585-7091
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Enrichment Wellness, LLC
MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850
Late afternoon and evening appointments are available now! Are you feeling anxious? Lonely? Depressed, stuck and scared to move forward? Having difficulties communicating your emotions and needs? Struggling with relationships? We can help you to find inner peace and confidence! Our clinicians utilize warm, and compassionate approaches to serve your needs. We provide services in person as well as via telehealth. Please email/call us for availability.
Late afternoon and evening appointments are available now! Are you feeling anxious? Lonely? Depressed, stuck and scared to move forward? Having difficulties communicating your emotions and needs? Struggling with relationships? We can help you to find inner peace and confidence! Our clinicians utilize warm, and compassionate approaches to serve your needs. We provide services in person as well as via telehealth. Please email/call us for availability.
(301) 944-0564 View (301) 944-0564
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Joe Gallagher
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Joseph “Joe” Gallagher, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider. Joe is a multiculturally competent therapist who is passionate about assisting clients in identifying and achieving their goals. Joe delivers an integrative approach to therapy, believing that every person is intrinsically valuable with a unique story to tell. Joe believes that all individuals have the right to be heard by a caring professional who will provide a safe space to grow and learn to be their best, most happy self.
Joseph “Joe” Gallagher, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider. Joe is a multiculturally competent therapist who is passionate about assisting clients in identifying and achieving their goals. Joe delivers an integrative approach to therapy, believing that every person is intrinsically valuable with a unique story to tell. Joe believes that all individuals have the right to be heard by a caring professional who will provide a safe space to grow and learn to be their best, most happy self.
(240) 209-9875 View (240) 209-9875
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Shaina Edelson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21209
I have worked in multiple settings such as medical centers and outpatient clinics and have experience treating a wide variety of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety/panic, phobias, post-traumatic stress, relationship difficulties, and more. A health psychologist by training, I am passionate about working with adults who are struggling with co-occurring medical and mental health symptoms (e.g., insomnia, coping with medical diagnoses & surgery, chronic pain, organ transplant, etc.). I am dedicated to working with healthcare providers, who are currently facing unprecedented struggles due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
I have worked in multiple settings such as medical centers and outpatient clinics and have experience treating a wide variety of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety/panic, phobias, post-traumatic stress, relationship difficulties, and more. A health psychologist by training, I am passionate about working with adults who are struggling with co-occurring medical and mental health symptoms (e.g., insomnia, coping with medical diagnoses & surgery, chronic pain, organ transplant, etc.). I am dedicated to working with healthcare providers, who are currently facing unprecedented struggles due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(410) 807-8824 View (410) 807-8824
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Dylan Hartmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a licensed therapist having worked with a diverse range of clients and struggles. I'm confident and dedicated to helping you reach your desired goals, and offer a laid-back, non-judgemental approach. I am able to offer a Christian perspective in therapy for those who desire it; however, it is always at the request of the client. I do indeed work with individuals of all different faiths, religions, and backgrounds though.
I’m a licensed therapist having worked with a diverse range of clients and struggles. I'm confident and dedicated to helping you reach your desired goals, and offer a laid-back, non-judgemental approach. I am able to offer a Christian perspective in therapy for those who desire it; however, it is always at the request of the client. I do indeed work with individuals of all different faiths, religions, and backgrounds though.
(240) 213-4245 View (240) 213-4245
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Cassandra Edwards
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or anger? Have you experienced substance use, marriage conflict, or difficult relationships in your family? Do you need help addressing an eating disorder? It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help – and I respect that courage. Together, we will work to discover your strengths, and I can help you leverage those strengths to build coping skills that will help you in everyday life. We will tailor therapy to your needs and goals, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and your own experiences.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or anger? Have you experienced substance use, marriage conflict, or difficult relationships in your family? Do you need help addressing an eating disorder? It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help – and I respect that courage. Together, we will work to discover your strengths, and I can help you leverage those strengths to build coping skills that will help you in everyday life. We will tailor therapy to your needs and goals, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and your own experiences.
(240) 671-0269 View (240) 671-0269
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Marilyn Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Therapy is a highly personal and emotional experience. My experience includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, substance use, grief, loss, abuse, neglect, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, gender issues, relationship and/or family issues.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Therapy is a highly personal and emotional experience. My experience includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, substance use, grief, loss, abuse, neglect, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, gender issues, relationship and/or family issues.
(443) 464-2784 View (443) 464-2784
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Jeffrey Taulbee
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21204  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Is your life being restricted by fear, worry, phobias, shyness, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, or repetitive/compulsive behaviors? Do you feel that your "comfort zone" has been shrinking, you've been avoiding things that you want/need to do, or that you get "stuck in your head" and can't be present in your life? There's good news: things can get better. My goal is to always bring a compassionate, authentic attitude to therapy that respects each client’s individuality, while utilizing powerful, evidence-based practices that have been proven to work.
Is your life being restricted by fear, worry, phobias, shyness, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, or repetitive/compulsive behaviors? Do you feel that your "comfort zone" has been shrinking, you've been avoiding things that you want/need to do, or that you get "stuck in your head" and can't be present in your life? There's good news: things can get better. My goal is to always bring a compassionate, authentic attitude to therapy that respects each client’s individuality, while utilizing powerful, evidence-based practices that have been proven to work.
(410) 983-3844 View (410) 983-3844
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Linda Cherry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Linda Cherry is a Licensed Master Social Worker, holding licenses in Maryland and DC. She has been working in the field as therapist for 10 years. She is a native Washingtonian and a proud graduate from Howard University School of Social Work. Over the years, Linda has worked serving some of the most vulnerable in the DC metro area in reaching their goals and she is committed to using a variety of wellness models to help point out client’s strengths.
Linda Cherry is a Licensed Master Social Worker, holding licenses in Maryland and DC. She has been working in the field as therapist for 10 years. She is a native Washingtonian and a proud graduate from Howard University School of Social Work. Over the years, Linda has worked serving some of the most vulnerable in the DC metro area in reaching their goals and she is committed to using a variety of wellness models to help point out client’s strengths.
(240) 569-5497 View (240) 569-5497
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Marisol Alston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Burnie, MD 21061  (Online Only)
Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? As someone that’s been in your shoes, there is hope and recovery to overcome OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing
Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? As someone that’s been in your shoes, there is hope and recovery to overcome OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing
(240) 775-1472 View (240) 775-1472
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.