Hoarding Therapists in Chicago, IL
I became a therapist to help people and challenge them to become better versions of themselves. My goal is not to terrify you with change but to help you acknowledge and embrace discomfort, pursuing your best self. I developed an interest in OCD after working with individuals in private practice and community mental health who managed their OCD through previous treatments. Realizing there were other concerns in their lifelong pursuit of managing OCD drew me to NOCD. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of its nuances allows us to properly diagnose and treat it.
I became a therapist to help people and challenge them to become better versions of themselves. My goal is not to terrify you with change but to help you acknowledge and embrace discomfort, pursuing your best self. I developed an interest in OCD after working with individuals in private practice and community mental health who managed their OCD through previous treatments. Realizing there were other concerns in their lifelong pursuit of managing OCD drew me to NOCD. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of its nuances allows us to properly diagnose and treat it.
I work with individuals navigating life transitions, trauma, and grief that impact mental, emotional, spiritual, financial, and physical well-being. My trauma- and grief-informed approach integrates CBT and spiritually responsive care to help clients understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are shaped by loss and adversity. Therapy focuses on emotional safety, meaning-making, and practical coping skills that support healing and resilience. I partner with open-minded, committed clients seeking growth, validation, and empowerment as they reconnect with purpose and build the capacity to face life with clarity and strength.
I work with individuals navigating life transitions, trauma, and grief that impact mental, emotional, spiritual, financial, and physical well-being. My trauma- and grief-informed approach integrates CBT and spiritually responsive care to help clients understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are shaped by loss and adversity. Therapy focuses on emotional safety, meaning-making, and practical coping skills that support healing and resilience. I partner with open-minded, committed clients seeking growth, validation, and empowerment as they reconnect with purpose and build the capacity to face life with clarity and strength.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or burdened by unresolved experiences. Maybe distress takes over your day, or you're exploring how your identity fits within systems that don’t fully support you or that you do not feel fully supported in. You might feel misunderstood and ready for change. My ideal client is curious and willing to do the inner work—not because it’s easy, but because something needs to shift. Together, we can work toward clarity, healing, and a stronger sense of self.
I currently offer services to support those with trauma, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disruptions-including OCD, and BFRBs.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or burdened by unresolved experiences. Maybe distress takes over your day, or you're exploring how your identity fits within systems that don’t fully support you or that you do not feel fully supported in. You might feel misunderstood and ready for change. My ideal client is curious and willing to do the inner work—not because it’s easy, but because something needs to shift. Together, we can work toward clarity, healing, and a stronger sense of self.
I currently offer services to support those with trauma, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disruptions-including OCD, and BFRBs.
I integrate a psychodynamic, client-centered approach with a focus on discovering your strengths. I believe that by partnering with my clients to identify their goals, barriers, and patterns we can work together toward growth and a more fulfilled life. I work with clients from all backgrounds, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community, who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflicts, low self esteem, and body image issues. I also work with clients who have experienced strict religious communities or religious trauma. As a queer person myself, I do my best to create a truly inclusive environment.
I integrate a psychodynamic, client-centered approach with a focus on discovering your strengths. I believe that by partnering with my clients to identify their goals, barriers, and patterns we can work together toward growth and a more fulfilled life. I work with clients from all backgrounds, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community, who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflicts, low self esteem, and body image issues. I also work with clients who have experienced strict religious communities or religious trauma. As a queer person myself, I do my best to create a truly inclusive environment.
Additionally, Jaclyn has a strong interest in self-esteem issues, helping clients transform the way they perceive and feel about themselves. In her practice, Jaclyn incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques, using humor as appropriate to create a relaxed atmosphere. She has experience working in high-acuity settings, including Chicago Behavioral Hospital and Rogers Behavioral Health, where she treated clients across various levels of care, such as inpatient, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs.Additionally, Jaclyn has a strong interest in self-esteem issues, h
Additionally, Jaclyn has a strong interest in self-esteem issues, helping clients transform the way they perceive and feel about themselves. In her practice, Jaclyn incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques, using humor as appropriate to create a relaxed atmosphere. She has experience working in high-acuity settings, including Chicago Behavioral Hospital and Rogers Behavioral Health, where she treated clients across various levels of care, such as inpatient, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs.Additionally, Jaclyn has a strong interest in self-esteem issues, h
Hello! I am delighted to introduce myself to you. My name is Li Drummond. I have worked with many different presenting issues including adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, suicide risk, stress, loss, trauma, struggles with drugs and alcohol, family problems, child welfare, family problems, offenders, and relationship difficulties. I feel comfortable working with clients ranging in age from children to adults and feel especially well-equipped to work with clients facing discrimination and marginalization including members of various immigrant communities, LGBTQIA+ clientele, black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC).
Hello! I am delighted to introduce myself to you. My name is Li Drummond. I have worked with many different presenting issues including adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, suicide risk, stress, loss, trauma, struggles with drugs and alcohol, family problems, child welfare, family problems, offenders, and relationship difficulties. I feel comfortable working with clients ranging in age from children to adults and feel especially well-equipped to work with clients facing discrimination and marginalization including members of various immigrant communities, LGBTQIA+ clientele, black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC).
Maybe it’s drinking, avoiding, overthinking , or just running on autopilot. You keep telling yourself you’re fine, but deep down, you know you’re not living the life you want. Change doesn’t have to start with judgment. It starts with noticing — and choosing something different. I’m a licensed therapist and Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, along with Contextual DBT Psychotherapist, who helps adults find steadier ground—whether that means cutting back, staying sober, or learning healthier ways to handle stress, anger, or sadness.
Maybe it’s drinking, avoiding, overthinking , or just running on autopilot. You keep telling yourself you’re fine, but deep down, you know you’re not living the life you want. Change doesn’t have to start with judgment. It starts with noticing — and choosing something different. I’m a licensed therapist and Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, along with Contextual DBT Psychotherapist, who helps adults find steadier ground—whether that means cutting back, staying sober, or learning healthier ways to handle stress, anger, or sadness.
Parts of life are heartbreaking, challenging, and anxiety producing. Working together, we can find a way to enhance your ability to provide yourself empathy, discern life's most difficult choices, and heal painful wounds. Recognizing and utilizing our greatest strengths can enhance our ability to face life's toughest challenges. I look forward to being a supportive therapist to you.
Parts of life are heartbreaking, challenging, and anxiety producing. Working together, we can find a way to enhance your ability to provide yourself empathy, discern life's most difficult choices, and heal painful wounds. Recognizing and utilizing our greatest strengths can enhance our ability to face life's toughest challenges. I look forward to being a supportive therapist to you.
Everyone struggles with mental health issues at some point in their lives. Therapy can be used to process and explore what is causing you distress and produce long lasting transformation. While it can take a lot of courage to pursue therapy it can be a rewarding and fulfilling process if it is a journey you are willing to take.
Everyone struggles with mental health issues at some point in their lives. Therapy can be used to process and explore what is causing you distress and produce long lasting transformation. While it can take a lot of courage to pursue therapy it can be a rewarding and fulfilling process if it is a journey you are willing to take.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by persistent worries, intrusive thoughts, or feelings of sadness? Do you find yourself struggling with relationship issues or paralyzed by anxiety? You're not alone, and seeking help is the first step towards healing.I am dedicated to supporting individuals and couples through their journeys with OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, and relationship stress. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to meet your unique needs.
I am licensed to provide services in IL, CO, FL and IN.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by persistent worries, intrusive thoughts, or feelings of sadness? Do you find yourself struggling with relationship issues or paralyzed by anxiety? You're not alone, and seeking help is the first step towards healing.I am dedicated to supporting individuals and couples through their journeys with OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, and relationship stress. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to meet your unique needs.
I am licensed to provide services in IL, CO, FL and IN.
I work with clients ages 18 and up looking for help managing anxiety disorders including OCD, panic, phobias, social anxiety, and health anxiety. I have also received training in using ACT and CBT to manage ADHD and enjoy helping people learn more about ADHD while developing executive functioning and mood regulation skills. I have worked in Chicago for 13 years providing therapy services in a variety of settings from inpatient hospital units, PHP and IOP programs, and outpatient practices.
I work with clients ages 18 and up looking for help managing anxiety disorders including OCD, panic, phobias, social anxiety, and health anxiety. I have also received training in using ACT and CBT to manage ADHD and enjoy helping people learn more about ADHD while developing executive functioning and mood regulation skills. I have worked in Chicago for 13 years providing therapy services in a variety of settings from inpatient hospital units, PHP and IOP programs, and outpatient practices.
In the often-painful experience of symptoms, something speaks through the body that is hard to put into words. Dreams, slips of the tongue, and everyday accidents can point to the experience of something working in us that we do not know. In listening to you, I pay close attention to the unconscious which appears in these and other coded signs in our bodies, our speech, and our dreams, but only you can tell me about what these signs mean to you and how they relate to your history and experience.
In the often-painful experience of symptoms, something speaks through the body that is hard to put into words. Dreams, slips of the tongue, and everyday accidents can point to the experience of something working in us that we do not know. In listening to you, I pay close attention to the unconscious which appears in these and other coded signs in our bodies, our speech, and our dreams, but only you can tell me about what these signs mean to you and how they relate to your history and experience.
I am a relational psychotherapist practicing in Chicago. I specialize in areas like anxiety, depression, life changes, and relationships, and I’m known to employ humor as a part of my treatment.
My approach is to help clients build on their strengths and practice self-compassion through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and psychodynamic therapies. I value working with diverse clientele and enjoy being a neurodivergent affirming, sex positive, LGBTQ+ affirming clinician.
I am not shy about sharing my own mental health journeys or information that you may want to know. Just ask!
I am a relational psychotherapist practicing in Chicago. I specialize in areas like anxiety, depression, life changes, and relationships, and I’m known to employ humor as a part of my treatment.
My approach is to help clients build on their strengths and practice self-compassion through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and psychodynamic therapies. I value working with diverse clientele and enjoy being a neurodivergent affirming, sex positive, LGBTQ+ affirming clinician.
I am not shy about sharing my own mental health journeys or information that you may want to know. Just ask!
Let's face it. Life can be a real challenge. What is your life story? How can it be shaped going forward? Let's focus on those important moments and make the complexity of the overall situation the main focus of attention in a safe, secure, and empathetic environment. We will explore your past, present, and future, and orient you as a "person in the environment," rather than as an isolated individual. We will work collaboratively and creatively to tap into your strengths and competencies. We will purposefully tailor a unique but flexible therapeutic (or coaching) approach toward self-discovery and realizing your full potential.
Let's face it. Life can be a real challenge. What is your life story? How can it be shaped going forward? Let's focus on those important moments and make the complexity of the overall situation the main focus of attention in a safe, secure, and empathetic environment. We will explore your past, present, and future, and orient you as a "person in the environment," rather than as an isolated individual. We will work collaboratively and creatively to tap into your strengths and competencies. We will purposefully tailor a unique but flexible therapeutic (or coaching) approach toward self-discovery and realizing your full potential.
Tired of being tired? I get that. Always having to be strong can be exhausting. Overwhelmed, excessive worry, lack of interest, irritability, and procrastination are just a few things I hear from Black women in therapy. Together in therapy we can address those feelings and work towards your goals and improved mental health.
Tired of being tired? I get that. Always having to be strong can be exhausting. Overwhelmed, excessive worry, lack of interest, irritability, and procrastination are just a few things I hear from Black women in therapy. Together in therapy we can address those feelings and work towards your goals and improved mental health.
I am a solution-focused therapist with a collaborative, non-judgemental, and client centered approach to treatment. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their challenges and make progress towards creating healthy and satisfying lives. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other empirically validated treatments such as prolonged exposure (PE) and ERP. I have experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings providing treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, social anxiety, and insomnia.
I am a solution-focused therapist with a collaborative, non-judgemental, and client centered approach to treatment. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their challenges and make progress towards creating healthy and satisfying lives. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other empirically validated treatments such as prolonged exposure (PE) and ERP. I have experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings providing treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, social anxiety, and insomnia.
It is normal, on occasion, for everyone to experience some anxiety dealing with life. But lately those feelings have become overwhelming. Over time, it feels like you are anxious about everything, and nothing. The worry is starting to creep into every aspect of your life- work, family, relationships,... even going to get out of bed feels overwhelming some days! You are not going crazy, and you are not alone- anxiety is one of the most common reasons people reach out to for help. Therapy can help get things back to normal.
It is normal, on occasion, for everyone to experience some anxiety dealing with life. But lately those feelings have become overwhelming. Over time, it feels like you are anxious about everything, and nothing. The worry is starting to creep into every aspect of your life- work, family, relationships,... even going to get out of bed feels overwhelming some days! You are not going crazy, and you are not alone- anxiety is one of the most common reasons people reach out to for help. Therapy can help get things back to normal.
I use CBT, ACT, ERP, BA, CBIT, and DBT Skills to treat a variety of disorders including OCD, skin picking, hair pulling, hoarding, phobias, BDD, GAD, social anxiety, panic, depression, eating disorders, TICs/Tourette Disorder, and others.
There are so many things outside of our control that are inevitably difficult to cope with. Even with the unforeseen situations and stressors that life throws our way, the one thing we do have control over is the way we respond to them. However, it is difficult to know how to respond when we are experiencing fear, anxiety, and other heightened emotions. I want to help people strengthen their coping capabilities in an environment that is open, non-judgmental, and collaborative. My goal is to provide support to individuals, couples, and families tackling every day and life stressors with more confidence, hope, self-empowerment.
I use CBT, ACT, ERP, BA, CBIT, and DBT Skills to treat a variety of disorders including OCD, skin picking, hair pulling, hoarding, phobias, BDD, GAD, social anxiety, panic, depression, eating disorders, TICs/Tourette Disorder, and others.
There are so many things outside of our control that are inevitably difficult to cope with. Even with the unforeseen situations and stressors that life throws our way, the one thing we do have control over is the way we respond to them. However, it is difficult to know how to respond when we are experiencing fear, anxiety, and other heightened emotions. I want to help people strengthen their coping capabilities in an environment that is open, non-judgmental, and collaborative. My goal is to provide support to individuals, couples, and families tackling every day and life stressors with more confidence, hope, self-empowerment.
My name is Ariel Fox, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about creating client-specific treatment plans. I practice with a focus on the client's individuality and strengths. I aim to assist you in achieving your goals by being healing and solution focused. I specialize in individual, family, and marital counseling. I approach therapy with a strengths-based, trauma-informed, client-centered lens. I typically use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; however, the client's needs will determine which modality is best for them.
My name is Ariel Fox, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about creating client-specific treatment plans. I practice with a focus on the client's individuality and strengths. I aim to assist you in achieving your goals by being healing and solution focused. I specialize in individual, family, and marital counseling. I approach therapy with a strengths-based, trauma-informed, client-centered lens. I typically use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; however, the client's needs will determine which modality is best for them.
My approach to therapy is thoughtful, relational, and attuned to the subtle layers of your experience. I work well with people who feel deeply, think critically, and often find themselves navigating spaces where they don't quite fit the mold. Whether you're navigating identity questions, relationship dynamics, or long-standing internal patterns, I hope to create a space where your complexity is met with respect and curiosity. Together, we'll make room for nuance, hold contradictions, and move towards insight that's not just reflective, but truly supportive of change.
My approach to therapy is thoughtful, relational, and attuned to the subtle layers of your experience. I work well with people who feel deeply, think critically, and often find themselves navigating spaces where they don't quite fit the mold. Whether you're navigating identity questions, relationship dynamics, or long-standing internal patterns, I hope to create a space where your complexity is met with respect and curiosity. Together, we'll make room for nuance, hold contradictions, and move towards insight that's not just reflective, but truly supportive of change.
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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.