Hoarding Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD
Joe Gallagher
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH
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.
I work with Individuals, Couples and Families who can sometimes feel "stuck" not heard or unhappy. I believe that my clients are the experts and my goal is to guide them in understanding the "why," "how," and "what's next." I believe that even in our darkest times we all have strengths that can help us achieve the goals we want within our relationships with ourselves and the others in our life and my role in the therapeutic process is to guide you towards those strengths so together we can bring back into light they deserve. I like to go at my client(s) pace so to not push or create unattainable expectations.
I work with Individuals, Couples and Families who can sometimes feel "stuck" not heard or unhappy. I believe that my clients are the experts and my goal is to guide them in understanding the "why," "how," and "what's next." I believe that even in our darkest times we all have strengths that can help us achieve the goals we want within our relationships with ourselves and the others in our life and my role in the therapeutic process is to guide you towards those strengths so together we can bring back into light they deserve. I like to go at my client(s) pace so to not push or create unattainable expectations.
I am more interested in what you are experiencing than anything I could tell you about myself. Generally, individuals come to therapy because they have reached a personal impasse and would like an outside perspective.
I am more interested in what you are experiencing than anything I could tell you about myself. Generally, individuals come to therapy because they have reached a personal impasse and would like an outside perspective.
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.
Ready to make real, lasting change? I work with people who are motivated to do the work and want more than quick fixes. As a Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C) and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, I specialize in helping adults overcome anxiety, depression, addictions and recovery challenges, and even severe mental illness. My approach is collaborative and practical—blending Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) with proven techniques from CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused therapy.
Ready to make real, lasting change? I work with people who are motivated to do the work and want more than quick fixes. As a Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C) and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, I specialize in helping adults overcome anxiety, depression, addictions and recovery challenges, and even severe mental illness. My approach is collaborative and practical—blending Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) with proven techniques from CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused therapy.
Welcome! I’m so glad you're here. I believe most people can benefit from the support of a nurturing, therapeutic environment. I’ve never met anyone who has said they have too much support in their life. I would be honored if you allow me into your life, and we can work toward developing the support you need.
Welcome! I’m so glad you're here. I believe most people can benefit from the support of a nurturing, therapeutic environment. I’ve never met anyone who has said they have too much support in their life. I would be honored if you allow me into your life, and we can work toward developing the support you need.
Many of us struggle to break free from long-standing patterns that become ingrained in how we relate to ourselves and others. These patterns can pervade our daily lives, pulling us away from genuine presence in the fleeting, vital experiences that give life its depth, while hindering our growth and success. They can leave us disconnected from meaning, belonging, and a sense of possibility. Yet by recognizing and loosening them, space opens not only for greater presence, growth, and connection, but also for a more authentic engagement with the questions of existence itself—how we love, create, and find purpose.
Many of us struggle to break free from long-standing patterns that become ingrained in how we relate to ourselves and others. These patterns can pervade our daily lives, pulling us away from genuine presence in the fleeting, vital experiences that give life its depth, while hindering our growth and success. They can leave us disconnected from meaning, belonging, and a sense of possibility. Yet by recognizing and loosening them, space opens not only for greater presence, growth, and connection, but also for a more authentic engagement with the questions of existence itself—how we love, create, and find purpose.
Do you feel life is spiraling out of control? Or you have to be everything to everyone else but feel alone when you’re in need? Are you having trouble meeting expectations? Or saying “No" then resenting saying yes? Do you put everyone before you and then don't have enough time for you or your dreams? Are you feeling “stuck” after giving so much, then to realize you’re not making progress in your life? More often than we realize, we tend to lose ourselves giving what we don’t have while trying to manage it all; parenthood, relationships, careers, and life situations. We then become overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or stuck.
Do you feel life is spiraling out of control? Or you have to be everything to everyone else but feel alone when you’re in need? Are you having trouble meeting expectations? Or saying “No" then resenting saying yes? Do you put everyone before you and then don't have enough time for you or your dreams? Are you feeling “stuck” after giving so much, then to realize you’re not making progress in your life? More often than we realize, we tend to lose ourselves giving what we don’t have while trying to manage it all; parenthood, relationships, careers, and life situations. We then become overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or stuck.
Shannon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LPCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, and challenges associated with life transitions. I also work closely with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. I enjoy helping others find compassion and acceptance for themselves. This is the foundation of positive change. If you find yourself consumed with worry and stress, difficulty being present, or need support while you are navigating a challenging life transition my practice may be a good fit.
I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, and challenges associated with life transitions. I also work closely with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. I enjoy helping others find compassion and acceptance for themselves. This is the foundation of positive change. If you find yourself consumed with worry and stress, difficulty being present, or need support while you are navigating a challenging life transition my practice may be a good fit.
The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DCPC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, worried, or panicked? Are you having trouble with your work, school, or family? If you need to speak to someone about your struggles, you are in the right place. The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington (FCCGW) is a counseling and mental health services center providing a full range of counseling and mental health services to adults and children living in Maryland and Virginia. FCCGW has been serving people with mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual problems for over 50 years with qualified helping professionals trained in trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, worried, or panicked? Are you having trouble with your work, school, or family? If you need to speak to someone about your struggles, you are in the right place. The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington (FCCGW) is a counseling and mental health services center providing a full range of counseling and mental health services to adults and children living in Maryland and Virginia. FCCGW has been serving people with mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual problems for over 50 years with qualified helping professionals trained in trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed to evaluate and treat psychiatric/mental health conditions, prescribe medications, and provide therapeutic interventions. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health care that integrates the biological, psychological, and social aspects of an individual’s well-being. I am committed to providing patient-centered care that fosters empathy, respect, and collaboration. My goal is to empower individuals to achieve mental wellness and lead fulfilling lives.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed to evaluate and treat psychiatric/mental health conditions, prescribe medications, and provide therapeutic interventions. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health care that integrates the biological, psychological, and social aspects of an individual’s well-being. I am committed to providing patient-centered care that fosters empathy, respect, and collaboration. My goal is to empower individuals to achieve mental wellness and lead fulfilling lives.
Hi, I'm Jesse! At the heart of my work as a psychotherapist is a commitment to accompany clients as they navigate towards more fulfilling and meaningful lives, free from the unconscious anchors of the past. I recognize that when the storm envelops everything, it is sometimes impossible to avoid having your light extinguished by it. There is a path forward. Together, we can illuminate it.
Hi, I'm Jesse! At the heart of my work as a psychotherapist is a commitment to accompany clients as they navigate towards more fulfilling and meaningful lives, free from the unconscious anchors of the past. I recognize that when the storm envelops everything, it is sometimes impossible to avoid having your light extinguished by it. There is a path forward. Together, we can illuminate it.
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. Life is beautiful and we try to make the best of it, but due to stresses and unexpected factors it becomes difficult to maintain a balance between ourselves and the people surrounding us. I believe in a holistic approach to treat the human mind. I provide psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults to address depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem issues, concern in personal and work relationships. I have specialized training in traumatic events like sexual assault, grief and chronic illness as well as anger management, conflict resolution, life coaching and problem solving.
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. Life is beautiful and we try to make the best of it, but due to stresses and unexpected factors it becomes difficult to maintain a balance between ourselves and the people surrounding us. I believe in a holistic approach to treat the human mind. I provide psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults to address depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem issues, concern in personal and work relationships. I have specialized training in traumatic events like sexual assault, grief and chronic illness as well as anger management, conflict resolution, life coaching and problem solving.
You are beautiful, you are loved, you are creating yourself... let's embark on the journey of unfolding the best version of YOU. I sense your pain/ struggle; together we'll create the process of your healing and growth. I worked with clients at all developmental stages and issues - from crisis, trauma, special needs, adjustment, to managing clinical intensity mental health disorders, loss, family strategies. I am dynamic/ creative, I use techniques involving EMDR, visuals, movement, drawing, meditation, videos, reflection. Together, we'll create strategies that can take you where you want to be in your inner balance circumstances.
You are beautiful, you are loved, you are creating yourself... let's embark on the journey of unfolding the best version of YOU. I sense your pain/ struggle; together we'll create the process of your healing and growth. I worked with clients at all developmental stages and issues - from crisis, trauma, special needs, adjustment, to managing clinical intensity mental health disorders, loss, family strategies. I am dynamic/ creative, I use techniques involving EMDR, visuals, movement, drawing, meditation, videos, reflection. Together, we'll create strategies that can take you where you want to be in your inner balance circumstances.
I am a seasoned clinician excited to listen and provide platforms designing and employing Psychotherapy approaches. Skill building, empowering others and using positive and strength-based individualized interventions are crafts I possess, reflective of rapport building, professionalism and experience. My goal, as a therapist, is to celebrate differences while counseling others and recognizing their strengths becoming experts of themselves and circumstances. All interventions are therapeutically driven, meeting people where they are, respecting lenses, and providing comfort, awareness and guidance through stages of desired outcomes.
I am a seasoned clinician excited to listen and provide platforms designing and employing Psychotherapy approaches. Skill building, empowering others and using positive and strength-based individualized interventions are crafts I possess, reflective of rapport building, professionalism and experience. My goal, as a therapist, is to celebrate differences while counseling others and recognizing their strengths becoming experts of themselves and circumstances. All interventions are therapeutically driven, meeting people where they are, respecting lenses, and providing comfort, awareness and guidance through stages of desired outcomes.
The reasons people seek therapy are sometimes hard to pinpoint or articulate. Other times the totally unexpected brings a person into therapy. Often it is the thing one least wants to discuss. The reasons are countless, but they always matter. They affect our thoughts and our relationships, often quite deeply. My purpose as a therapist is to develop a relationship and a context that feels restorative and safe through which my patients and I can grapple with any and all concerns imaginable. Through intimate conversation and our shared experience emerge feelings, buried fears, and the previously unknowable.
The reasons people seek therapy are sometimes hard to pinpoint or articulate. Other times the totally unexpected brings a person into therapy. Often it is the thing one least wants to discuss. The reasons are countless, but they always matter. They affect our thoughts and our relationships, often quite deeply. My purpose as a therapist is to develop a relationship and a context that feels restorative and safe through which my patients and I can grapple with any and all concerns imaginable. Through intimate conversation and our shared experience emerge feelings, buried fears, and the previously unknowable.
DMV Mental Health,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Not accepting new clients
Hi I'm Laura, and I am so glad you found us here at DMV Mental Health, LLC! We are here to help clients from various walks of life and at various stages in their development. Please visit our website for more information!
Hi I'm Laura, and I am so glad you found us here at DMV Mental Health, LLC! We are here to help clients from various walks of life and at various stages in their development. Please visit our website for more information!
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Limited Openings - With extensive background and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I work with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Hoarding, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, anxiety, and depression.
Therapy is a collaborative effort between clinician and client. This relationship helps create a treatment plan that is unique to the individual and their challenges. I also find that it brings creativity and flexibility into the development of therapeutic exercises. We are working to facilitate mastery over the individual’s struggles.
Limited Openings - With extensive background and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I work with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Hoarding, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, anxiety, and depression.
Therapy is a collaborative effort between clinician and client. This relationship helps create a treatment plan that is unique to the individual and their challenges. I also find that it brings creativity and flexibility into the development of therapeutic exercises. We are working to facilitate mastery over the individual’s struggles.
I will meet you where you are. I will never force you to talk about something before you're ready. Talking things through with an unbiased, non-judgmental therapist can be a great first step toward self-improvement. At NOCD, my team and I provide effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
I will meet you where you are. I will never force you to talk about something before you're ready. Talking things through with an unbiased, non-judgmental therapist can be a great first step toward self-improvement. At NOCD, my team and I provide effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
Hi, I’m Toni Bossalina, LCSW-C, Owner of Wellness Together and a Board Supervisor across Maryland. I work with women, college students & teens who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, family conflict, grief & major life transitions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in negative patterns, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, build healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships & feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.
Hi, I’m Toni Bossalina, LCSW-C, Owner of Wellness Together and a Board Supervisor across Maryland. I work with women, college students & teens who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, family conflict, grief & major life transitions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in negative patterns, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, build healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships & feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.
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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.