Hoarding Therapists in Portland, OR
Experience in clinical trials for OCD and Hoarding.
Change is possible. A diagnosis of OCD or another anxiety disorder can be scary and confusing. It can feel like your life is defined by dread, worry, fear, and exhaustion. Much of your energy and time are likely spent trying to present to the outside world as “successful” and “having it all together”. Internally, you may feel disconnected from your core self, your innate purpose and potential, and the ability to enjoy simple moments in your life. Anxiety doesn’t have to define who you are as a human. Therapy is courageous work. I’m glad you’re here making this first step.
Experience in clinical trials for OCD and Hoarding.
Change is possible. A diagnosis of OCD or another anxiety disorder can be scary and confusing. It can feel like your life is defined by dread, worry, fear, and exhaustion. Much of your energy and time are likely spent trying to present to the outside world as “successful” and “having it all together”. Internally, you may feel disconnected from your core self, your innate purpose and potential, and the ability to enjoy simple moments in your life. Anxiety doesn’t have to define who you are as a human. Therapy is courageous work. I’m glad you’re here making this first step.
I’m a psychologist specializing in the treatment of OCD, PANS/PANDAS, anxiety, hoarding, panic attacks, and school avoidance.
I use CBT/ERP, an active, results-driven approach that provides significant symptom relief, often more quickly than traditional "talk" therapy. This method is particularly effective for issues like OCD, hoarding, and anxiety. As a specialist, I can resolve long-standing challenges in fewer sessions than a more general treatment approach.
I’m a psychologist specializing in the treatment of OCD, PANS/PANDAS, anxiety, hoarding, panic attacks, and school avoidance.
I use CBT/ERP, an active, results-driven approach that provides significant symptom relief, often more quickly than traditional "talk" therapy. This method is particularly effective for issues like OCD, hoarding, and anxiety. As a specialist, I can resolve long-standing challenges in fewer sessions than a more general treatment approach.
I utilize a combination of modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma, Somatic Therapies, Dance/Movement Therapy, IRF, Focusing, Relational Psychology, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Hoarding Support, Medical Social Work for chronic illness and end of life support.
Feeling overwhelmed, tired, anxious, depressed, isolated, afraid? Life can be overwhelming and I am here to support you. Therapy can feel like engaging actively in a life transition, where you find old habits perhaps are not so useful anymore. Together, we can take a look at your coping strategies, processing and experiencing style, and develop insight and awareness.
I utilize a combination of modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma, Somatic Therapies, Dance/Movement Therapy, IRF, Focusing, Relational Psychology, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Hoarding Support, Medical Social Work for chronic illness and end of life support.
Feeling overwhelmed, tired, anxious, depressed, isolated, afraid? Life can be overwhelming and I am here to support you. Therapy can feel like engaging actively in a life transition, where you find old habits perhaps are not so useful anymore. Together, we can take a look at your coping strategies, processing and experiencing style, and develop insight and awareness.
Living with OCD can be overwhelming. It is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, leading people with OCD to suffer in silence for years. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances of OCD allows us to diagnose and treat it accurately. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD Therapy, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, based on your preferences and availability.
Living with OCD can be overwhelming. It is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, leading people with OCD to suffer in silence for years. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances of OCD allows us to diagnose and treat it accurately. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD Therapy, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, based on your preferences and availability.
My name is Alicia Phelps, and Portland, Oregon metro area and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I mainly work with clients 8-25 years old and specialize in anxiety, depression, adjustments in life, grief, and stress using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to help my clients feel empowered to find joy and purpose in their lives.
My name is Alicia Phelps, and Portland, Oregon metro area and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I mainly work with clients 8-25 years old and specialize in anxiety, depression, adjustments in life, grief, and stress using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to help my clients feel empowered to find joy and purpose in their lives.
My passion is working with men’s issues, LGBTQ folk, people living cross-cultural lives, creatives, and trauma, especially Religious Trauma. In healing my own childhood trauma, in my training, and guiding others, I know well the remarkable power of mind/body integration. I will be with you every step of the way as you emerge into a loving, connected and free self. My holistic approach is down-to-earth and gentle, centering in mindful awareness of the present moment and how your past is shaping it. I work with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Our work is collaborative to help you reconnect with innate strengths, resources and wisdom.
My passion is working with men’s issues, LGBTQ folk, people living cross-cultural lives, creatives, and trauma, especially Religious Trauma. In healing my own childhood trauma, in my training, and guiding others, I know well the remarkable power of mind/body integration. I will be with you every step of the way as you emerge into a loving, connected and free self. My holistic approach is down-to-earth and gentle, centering in mindful awareness of the present moment and how your past is shaping it. I work with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Our work is collaborative to help you reconnect with innate strengths, resources and wisdom.
Assert Your Boundaries Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Acceping New Clients. My name is Dr. Pauline Botchway, and I strongly believe that, as human beings, we have the ability to change and transform our lives through choice. Since no single theory can capture our experiences as human beings, I utilize an integrated approach that allows me to use some aspects of Existential and Solution-focused therapy and high utilization of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. In addition to my community mental health, I am including private practice in my work. My main goal as a clinician is to help and guide individuals to change their lives to improve everyday living.
Acceping New Clients. My name is Dr. Pauline Botchway, and I strongly believe that, as human beings, we have the ability to change and transform our lives through choice. Since no single theory can capture our experiences as human beings, I utilize an integrated approach that allows me to use some aspects of Existential and Solution-focused therapy and high utilization of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. In addition to my community mental health, I am including private practice in my work. My main goal as a clinician is to help and guide individuals to change their lives to improve everyday living.
Feeling stuck in a cycle of unhealthy relationships, self-doubt, or never-ending worry?
You’re not alone—and there’s a reason why healing feels so hard.
As a South Asian therapist, immigrant, and person of color, I deeply understand the burden of intergenerational trauma, rigid gender roles, and family expectations that often shape our lives in complex, painful ways. I also recognize how isolating it can feel to exist in a consumer-driven, performance-focused society—especially when you're still trying to find your tribe.
Feeling stuck in a cycle of unhealthy relationships, self-doubt, or never-ending worry?
You’re not alone—and there’s a reason why healing feels so hard.
As a South Asian therapist, immigrant, and person of color, I deeply understand the burden of intergenerational trauma, rigid gender roles, and family expectations that often shape our lives in complex, painful ways. I also recognize how isolating it can feel to exist in a consumer-driven, performance-focused society—especially when you're still trying to find your tribe.
When we try to control or avoid anxiety, thoughts, memories, and difficult emotions it doesn't work. Troubling thoughts and memories keep intruding, depression worsens, panic attacks happen more, and urges to do troubling compulsions or rituals become stronger. The funny thing is every other situation in daily life avoiding and fixing problems is very effective, such as fixing a flat tire so we can drive again or leaving town to avoid a hurricane. When we try this with our thoughts and feelings we get stuck, feel hopeless, and continue to suffer. Estranging us from the people, places, and activities that we cared about most.
When we try to control or avoid anxiety, thoughts, memories, and difficult emotions it doesn't work. Troubling thoughts and memories keep intruding, depression worsens, panic attacks happen more, and urges to do troubling compulsions or rituals become stronger. The funny thing is every other situation in daily life avoiding and fixing problems is very effective, such as fixing a flat tire so we can drive again or leaving town to avoid a hurricane. When we try this with our thoughts and feelings we get stuck, feel hopeless, and continue to suffer. Estranging us from the people, places, and activities that we cared about most.
Hi, I am Joshua Beavers, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and I am excited to work alongside you! I completed a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2015. I have worked with clients in person at various mental health clinics and in a virtual environment since 2015. My focus in sessions is to help clients learn to regulate their emotions, cope with stress, improve relationships, and build a foundation of skills that will help them with long-term success. I'm always excited to see them recognize the positive changes that can come from meeting with a counselor.
Hi, I am Joshua Beavers, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and I am excited to work alongside you! I completed a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2015. I have worked with clients in person at various mental health clinics and in a virtual environment since 2015. My focus in sessions is to help clients learn to regulate their emotions, cope with stress, improve relationships, and build a foundation of skills that will help them with long-term success. I'm always excited to see them recognize the positive changes that can come from meeting with a counselor.
I support my clients as they navigate through life transitions and uncertainty to reawaken their inner strength, reconnect to what matters most, and journey back to wholeness. I believe that therapy facilitates transformation through relationship, and that people heal with a deep sense of human connection. Through our work together we will create a safe space for you to explore and discover what health and wellness looks like for you. I provide the tools & compassionate presence for you to move through transitions, interrupt negative patterns and beliefs, to realign with your most authentic and empowered selves.
I support my clients as they navigate through life transitions and uncertainty to reawaken their inner strength, reconnect to what matters most, and journey back to wholeness. I believe that therapy facilitates transformation through relationship, and that people heal with a deep sense of human connection. Through our work together we will create a safe space for you to explore and discover what health and wellness looks like for you. I provide the tools & compassionate presence for you to move through transitions, interrupt negative patterns and beliefs, to realign with your most authentic and empowered selves.
From struggling to THRIVING. Become more fully "yourself." Enjoy relationship satisfaction. Strengthen connection to something bigger that is meaningful. Get relief from depression and anxiety (really!). Improve effectiveness at work. Feel more at home in your body, content. Mindful and present. LAUGH. Choosing a therapist that is both really good AND a great fit is important. There is a difference here you will experience from the get go. The office is in a 1930's Cape Cod style house...inviting & comfortable. With warmth and character. David is unusually relational and "real." Sessions are 60, 75 or 90 minutes rather than 50.
From struggling to THRIVING. Become more fully "yourself." Enjoy relationship satisfaction. Strengthen connection to something bigger that is meaningful. Get relief from depression and anxiety (really!). Improve effectiveness at work. Feel more at home in your body, content. Mindful and present. LAUGH. Choosing a therapist that is both really good AND a great fit is important. There is a difference here you will experience from the get go. The office is in a 1930's Cape Cod style house...inviting & comfortable. With warmth and character. David is unusually relational and "real." Sessions are 60, 75 or 90 minutes rather than 50.
I offer practical, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, ADHD, and autism. I also provide specialized support for professionals in tech, law, and medicine. With advanced training in ADHD and autism, I address the relational and systemic challenges many neurodivergent individuals and their families face. Additional areas of specialization include trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use, OCD, and relationship challenges. I work with adults, teens, and children age 9 and up. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I offer practical, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, ADHD, and autism. I also provide specialized support for professionals in tech, law, and medicine. With advanced training in ADHD and autism, I address the relational and systemic challenges many neurodivergent individuals and their families face. Additional areas of specialization include trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use, OCD, and relationship challenges. I work with adults, teens, and children age 9 and up. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming.
We know how tough it is to watch your teen or young adult struggle with severe mental health conditions like anxiety or depression. Our virtual intensive outpatient program (VIOP) is here to help teens, young adults, and college students ages 12-34. We provide flexible, accessible online therapy in Oregon and other states across the U.S. that fits seamlessly into the busy academic schedules of young people and families and helps them achieve lasting change.
We know how tough it is to watch your teen or young adult struggle with severe mental health conditions like anxiety or depression. Our virtual intensive outpatient program (VIOP) is here to help teens, young adults, and college students ages 12-34. We provide flexible, accessible online therapy in Oregon and other states across the U.S. that fits seamlessly into the busy academic schedules of young people and families and helps them achieve lasting change.
I look for clients that are serious about change, tired of the dead ends and ready to step into a new life path as their best selves. My practice offers tools for trauma, depression, anxiety, and also works to progress life's bigger picture, and aid the search for direction and purpose that we often feel is missing. This toolset includes EMDR and Internal Family Systems, as well the creation of a healing space to reflect. We can bring about hope to the stuck parts of our worlds, and gain an edge to finally be fully present in our own lives and relationships again. Email is preferred to take the next step and see if we fit.
I look for clients that are serious about change, tired of the dead ends and ready to step into a new life path as their best selves. My practice offers tools for trauma, depression, anxiety, and also works to progress life's bigger picture, and aid the search for direction and purpose that we often feel is missing. This toolset includes EMDR and Internal Family Systems, as well the creation of a healing space to reflect. We can bring about hope to the stuck parts of our worlds, and gain an edge to finally be fully present in our own lives and relationships again. Email is preferred to take the next step and see if we fit.
Hi! My name is Elizabeth and my pronouns are she/her. I truly embrace individuality and all are welcome here. I am an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to be sensitive and compassionate to all cultures, diversities, religious or non-religious beliefs and spiritual paths. The center of this is respect. My approach in therapy is most definitely client-centered and trauma-informed.
Hi! My name is Elizabeth and my pronouns are she/her. I truly embrace individuality and all are welcome here. I am an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to be sensitive and compassionate to all cultures, diversities, religious or non-religious beliefs and spiritual paths. The center of this is respect. My approach in therapy is most definitely client-centered and trauma-informed.
WWC is a group of mental health clinicians living in, and serving the states of OR and WA. We have a wide range of specialties including eating disorders, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ and trans support, pregnancy/post partum work, anxiety/depression, Neurodivergency, PTSD/C-PTSD therapy, veteran/BIPOC/marginalized community support, pornography/sex addiction, sex therapy and many others. View our therapists and book today at www.wwcpdx.com
WWC is a group of mental health clinicians living in, and serving the states of OR and WA. We have a wide range of specialties including eating disorders, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ and trans support, pregnancy/post partum work, anxiety/depression, Neurodivergency, PTSD/C-PTSD therapy, veteran/BIPOC/marginalized community support, pornography/sex addiction, sex therapy and many others. View our therapists and book today at www.wwcpdx.com
Olivia utilizes a holistic, client-centered approach marked by presence and curiosity, honoring people's lived experiences. Trauma sensitivity, socioeconomic awareness, and cultural intersectionality inform her practice. Olivia is committed to fostering a non-judgmental therapeutic environment while exploring the facets of clients' lives that clients wish to navigate. Employing an array of integrated tools and leveraging client strengths, Olivia works collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families, illuminating pathways for personal and systemic growth.
Olivia utilizes a holistic, client-centered approach marked by presence and curiosity, honoring people's lived experiences. Trauma sensitivity, socioeconomic awareness, and cultural intersectionality inform her practice. Olivia is committed to fostering a non-judgmental therapeutic environment while exploring the facets of clients' lives that clients wish to navigate. Employing an array of integrated tools and leveraging client strengths, Olivia works collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families, illuminating pathways for personal and systemic growth.
I work with individuals, couples and families of all different ages and backgrounds. As a depth oriented and relational therapist, I use inner work, self-awareness techniques, parts work (IFS), dreamwork, relationship work, art, conflict resolution and communication techniques. My work helps individuals heal personal and intergenerational trauma, and find a greater sense of wholeness through the integration of the mind, body, and spirit. I am a good listener and follow closely the unfolding process of my clients. Supporting clients to listen to the wisdom held in their own body and in the natural world is at the core of my work.
I work with individuals, couples and families of all different ages and backgrounds. As a depth oriented and relational therapist, I use inner work, self-awareness techniques, parts work (IFS), dreamwork, relationship work, art, conflict resolution and communication techniques. My work helps individuals heal personal and intergenerational trauma, and find a greater sense of wholeness through the integration of the mind, body, and spirit. I am a good listener and follow closely the unfolding process of my clients. Supporting clients to listen to the wisdom held in their own body and in the natural world is at the core of my work.
My name is Yazmin Cardena and I am 48 years old. I live in Texas but work for the state of Oregon as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience across a variety of settings including outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpatient programs, and private practice. My approach emphasizes the mutual development of goals for therapy. Seeking therapy can be challenging at first, so congratulations for taking the first step. I truly believe in therapy and wish you can overcome the roadblocks in your recovery.
My name is Yazmin Cardena and I am 48 years old. I live in Texas but work for the state of Oregon as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience across a variety of settings including outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpatient programs, and private practice. My approach emphasizes the mutual development of goals for therapy. Seeking therapy can be challenging at first, so congratulations for taking the first step. I truly believe in therapy and wish you can overcome the roadblocks in your recovery.
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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.