Hoarding Therapists in Somerville, MA
I am currently accepting adult clients (age 18 and up) for telehealth/virtual only. My goal is to provide clients with a warm, safe and non-judgmental space to identify old patterns, gain insight, and work towards their goals. I often see individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and those facing challenging life transitions. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety, OCD and other related disorders using exposure and response prevention (ERP) and Inferenced-based CBT.
I am currently accepting adult clients (age 18 and up) for telehealth/virtual only. My goal is to provide clients with a warm, safe and non-judgmental space to identify old patterns, gain insight, and work towards their goals. I often see individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and those facing challenging life transitions. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety, OCD and other related disorders using exposure and response prevention (ERP) and Inferenced-based CBT.
As a therapist at Queer Therapy Boston, I offer individual therapy to all humans with a social justice, anti-oppressive, intersectional lens. I am a member of the queer community, and I specialize in working with adults who are LGBTQIA+, transgender, non-binary, gender expansive, poly/non-monogamous, fat, disabled, neurodiverse, and/or chronically ill. I have experience working with folks around depression, grief, anxiety, OCD, trauma, complex trauma, personality disorders, addiction, identity exploration, incarceration, involvement with the justice system, and coping with life's general stress.
As a therapist at Queer Therapy Boston, I offer individual therapy to all humans with a social justice, anti-oppressive, intersectional lens. I am a member of the queer community, and I specialize in working with adults who are LGBTQIA+, transgender, non-binary, gender expansive, poly/non-monogamous, fat, disabled, neurodiverse, and/or chronically ill. I have experience working with folks around depression, grief, anxiety, OCD, trauma, complex trauma, personality disorders, addiction, identity exploration, incarceration, involvement with the justice system, and coping with life's general stress.
For over twenty years I have been providing counseling to families where one or more members are experiencing anxiety, depression, family conflict, school avoidance and/or the adolescent’s initial expression is resistance to treatment. My adolescent clientele and their family members range from first time engagers of therapeutic support to those that have had multiple therapists. I have found that most adolescents overtly or secretly welcome support in navigating the delicate dance of dependence and individuation, once the therapist is able to develop an effective rapport.
For over twenty years I have been providing counseling to families where one or more members are experiencing anxiety, depression, family conflict, school avoidance and/or the adolescent’s initial expression is resistance to treatment. My adolescent clientele and their family members range from first time engagers of therapeutic support to those that have had multiple therapists. I have found that most adolescents overtly or secretly welcome support in navigating the delicate dance of dependence and individuation, once the therapist is able to develop an effective rapport.
Maia Kolchin-Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy offers the opportunity to develop ways of responding more authentically and effectively to life’s challenges. I recognize that seeking therapy is in itself a sign of strength and courage, as it can seem easier to try to ignore difficult and repetitive thoughts, emotions, or experiences. I aim to create a warm and supportive space for self-exploration, helping to bring old, unconscious patterns to light and thus begin loosening the hold of self limiting beliefs. In spite of all we cannot control, in learning to relate to our experiences in new ways we can become more grounded and compassionate with ourselves and others.
Therapy offers the opportunity to develop ways of responding more authentically and effectively to life’s challenges. I recognize that seeking therapy is in itself a sign of strength and courage, as it can seem easier to try to ignore difficult and repetitive thoughts, emotions, or experiences. I aim to create a warm and supportive space for self-exploration, helping to bring old, unconscious patterns to light and thus begin loosening the hold of self limiting beliefs. In spite of all we cannot control, in learning to relate to our experiences in new ways we can become more grounded and compassionate with ourselves and others.
You might find yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, avoiding things that matter to you, or feeling weighed down by anxiety, self-doubt, or major life transitions. I help people navigating anxiety, OCD, phobias, identity, relationships, and specialize in working with students pre-college through early career.
I put a lot of emphasis on building a genuine connection and getting to know you first - because therapy works best when you feel comfortable being yourself. From there, we’ll explore the patterns that keep you stuck and work together to build practical, sustainable ways of coping that actually fit your life.
You might find yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, avoiding things that matter to you, or feeling weighed down by anxiety, self-doubt, or major life transitions. I help people navigating anxiety, OCD, phobias, identity, relationships, and specialize in working with students pre-college through early career.
I put a lot of emphasis on building a genuine connection and getting to know you first - because therapy works best when you feel comfortable being yourself. From there, we’ll explore the patterns that keep you stuck and work together to build practical, sustainable ways of coping that actually fit your life.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental opportunity to reflect on what is going on for you and what you can do about it. Life can be difficult under any circumstances and we all need new approaches sometimes.
Some common challenges that I work on with clients include: life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, perfectionism, attention, addiction, losses, depression, trauma, existential fears, political concerns, economic pressure, and identity.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental opportunity to reflect on what is going on for you and what you can do about it. Life can be difficult under any circumstances and we all need new approaches sometimes.
Some common challenges that I work on with clients include: life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, perfectionism, attention, addiction, losses, depression, trauma, existential fears, political concerns, economic pressure, and identity.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety - whether it’s from external demands or internal struggles. Maybe it's social anxiety, "a life transition," or healing from trauma. Or maybe it's something more general, like you want to feel more "in control" of your emotions…and your life. I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your challenges, empowering you to move forward - with skill and confidence. I use “treatments that work” (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc). But we’ll find what works for YOU. Lastly, I don’t just want you to just “feel better.” I want you to live your best life. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety - whether it’s from external demands or internal struggles. Maybe it's social anxiety, "a life transition," or healing from trauma. Or maybe it's something more general, like you want to feel more "in control" of your emotions…and your life. I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your challenges, empowering you to move forward - with skill and confidence. I use “treatments that work” (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc). But we’ll find what works for YOU. Lastly, I don’t just want you to just “feel better.” I want you to live your best life. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
I offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling. I currently facilitate a Bereavement Group which meets at my Brookline office every Saturday from 2-4pm. In addition, I have a lot of experience counseling children of all ages. I am a firm believer in strength-based psychotherapy.
I offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling. I currently facilitate a Bereavement Group which meets at my Brookline office every Saturday from 2-4pm. In addition, I have a lot of experience counseling children of all ages. I am a firm believer in strength-based psychotherapy.
I partner with individuals and couples navigating the weight of systemic barriers or personal transitions that leave them feeling unseen. My ideal clients are people of all ages and backgrounds who recognize that their history, identity, and socioeconomic reality shape their worldview, yet they are ready to actively create themselves from this moment forward. I help clients move forward by deconstructing the loops and patterns that keep them stuck, replacing them with personalized pathways that honor their unique, individual experience.
I partner with individuals and couples navigating the weight of systemic barriers or personal transitions that leave them feeling unseen. My ideal clients are people of all ages and backgrounds who recognize that their history, identity, and socioeconomic reality shape their worldview, yet they are ready to actively create themselves from this moment forward. I help clients move forward by deconstructing the loops and patterns that keep them stuck, replacing them with personalized pathways that honor their unique, individual experience.
Seeking help is a sign of strength and wisdom, a courageous step! As a licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist specializing in working with women individually and in groups. I offer a trusting, supportive, compassionate, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and active environment assisting you towards balance and healing. Our therapeutic relationship will be based on your individuality, not a cookie cutter model, as I honor the whole self; heart, mind, body, soul, and spirit. We will explore your strengths and trust your instincts as we develop goals towards creating a life that is a true expression of your authentic self.
Seeking help is a sign of strength and wisdom, a courageous step! As a licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist specializing in working with women individually and in groups. I offer a trusting, supportive, compassionate, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and active environment assisting you towards balance and healing. Our therapeutic relationship will be based on your individuality, not a cookie cutter model, as I honor the whole self; heart, mind, body, soul, and spirit. We will explore your strengths and trust your instincts as we develop goals towards creating a life that is a true expression of your authentic self.
Hi there :) I'm so glad you've landed on my page. I have experience working with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, gender and sexuality exploration, and relationship struggles. I also see couples who are looking for support in managing conflict, communication, and expansive relationship structures like polyamory and non-monogamy. I've facilitated accountability groups for white people engaging in anti-racism work, and I'm passionate about supporting people in deepening their capacity for accountability so that they may be in more right relationship with themselves and their communities.
Hi there :) I'm so glad you've landed on my page. I have experience working with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, gender and sexuality exploration, and relationship struggles. I also see couples who are looking for support in managing conflict, communication, and expansive relationship structures like polyamory and non-monogamy. I've facilitated accountability groups for white people engaging in anti-racism work, and I'm passionate about supporting people in deepening their capacity for accountability so that they may be in more right relationship with themselves and their communities.
Are you going through a painful loss, a major life transition, or a chronic illness? If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, you don't have to navigate this alone. I'm Mimi, a licensed mental health counselor, with over 15 years of experience helping adults and older adults find relief, inner strength, and clarity.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, grief and loss, and life transitions. Using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic (body-based) therapy, mindfulness, and expressive arts therapy, I help you access self-awareness, regulate your nervous system, and build resilience.
Are you going through a painful loss, a major life transition, or a chronic illness? If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, you don't have to navigate this alone. I'm Mimi, a licensed mental health counselor, with over 15 years of experience helping adults and older adults find relief, inner strength, and clarity.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, grief and loss, and life transitions. Using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic (body-based) therapy, mindfulness, and expressive arts therapy, I help you access self-awareness, regulate your nervous system, and build resilience.
I believe that the foundation for healing happens within a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship and I am deeply committed to creating a secure and nurturing space for personal growth. I have over 20 years of experience, specializing in providing compassionate and empathic support to adults who experience a wide range of challenges, such as depression, life transitions, loneliness, Insomnia, relationship difficulties, grief and loss (humans and pets), job difficulties including burnout.
I believe that the foundation for healing happens within a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship and I am deeply committed to creating a secure and nurturing space for personal growth. I have over 20 years of experience, specializing in providing compassionate and empathic support to adults who experience a wide range of challenges, such as depression, life transitions, loneliness, Insomnia, relationship difficulties, grief and loss (humans and pets), job difficulties including burnout.
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
I specialize in a narrative therapy approach of relating to problems in people's lives. I work with adults and couples who express challenges in relation to mood, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and adjustments to various stressors and problems one might encounter in one's life.
I specialize in a narrative therapy approach of relating to problems in people's lives. I work with adults and couples who express challenges in relation to mood, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and adjustments to various stressors and problems one might encounter in one's life.
Deeply passionate about social justice and facilitating and guiding positive change and development in the lives of others, my name is Charles Tyson (they/them), and I am thrilled to connect with you as you begin your journey inward. Healing is truly the risk of showing up for yourself and your resistance to the temptation to go back to unsilenced needs, numbing out, disconnection, and erasure. As a Black, non-binary, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of wide-ranging clinical and field experience, I look forward to tailoring my approach to meet your needs and help you reach your goals.
Deeply passionate about social justice and facilitating and guiding positive change and development in the lives of others, my name is Charles Tyson (they/them), and I am thrilled to connect with you as you begin your journey inward. Healing is truly the risk of showing up for yourself and your resistance to the temptation to go back to unsilenced needs, numbing out, disconnection, and erasure. As a Black, non-binary, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of wide-ranging clinical and field experience, I look forward to tailoring my approach to meet your needs and help you reach your goals.
Current openings! Are you questioning your gender? Or just looking for a gender affirming therapist in MA or VT to process the stress from the last few years? Maybe you're noticing difficulty coping with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and difficult past/present experiences. Feeling like it's a struggle getting your daily tasks done due to feeling overwhelmed, trouble focusing, and feeling unable to say no to others. Intimidated by how to even tackle the idea of making any identity related changes, or if even just speaking those words out loud feels ok.
Current openings! Are you questioning your gender? Or just looking for a gender affirming therapist in MA or VT to process the stress from the last few years? Maybe you're noticing difficulty coping with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and difficult past/present experiences. Feeling like it's a struggle getting your daily tasks done due to feeling overwhelmed, trouble focusing, and feeling unable to say no to others. Intimidated by how to even tackle the idea of making any identity related changes, or if even just speaking those words out loud feels ok.
Accepting Clients. I believe in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect and in a collaborative approach with clients. I work with adults with issues related to anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, college stress, coping with tinnitus, misophonia, phobias, work-related stress and Type A behaviors. In my work, I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, solution-focused, and emotion-focused approaches.
Accepting Clients. I believe in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect and in a collaborative approach with clients. I work with adults with issues related to anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, college stress, coping with tinnitus, misophonia, phobias, work-related stress and Type A behaviors. In my work, I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, solution-focused, and emotion-focused approaches.
Currently I primarily work with adolescents and adults, but have many years of experience also working with children and families. I have worked with many common diagnoses including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, ASD, ADHD, and family issues. I'm the right provider for you if you are looking for someone to support and validate you while also challenge you to reach your full potential.
Currently I primarily work with adolescents and adults, but have many years of experience also working with children and families. I have worked with many common diagnoses including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, ASD, ADHD, and family issues. I'm the right provider for you if you are looking for someone to support and validate you while also challenge you to reach your full potential.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I am a licensed therapist with over a decade of clinical experience working with adults from a myriad of backgrounds. I offer a collaborative approach to therapy with warmth, authenticity, and empathy. My primary areas of focus include anxiety, ADHD, depression, disordered eating, career concerns, parental stress, women’s issues, life transitions, and relationship issues. I pride myself on consistent education and self reflection in cultural competency to ensure I am able to justly provide services to all communities especially LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I am a licensed therapist with over a decade of clinical experience working with adults from a myriad of backgrounds. I offer a collaborative approach to therapy with warmth, authenticity, and empathy. My primary areas of focus include anxiety, ADHD, depression, disordered eating, career concerns, parental stress, women’s issues, life transitions, and relationship issues. I pride myself on consistent education and self reflection in cultural competency to ensure I am able to justly provide services to all communities especially LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC.
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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.