Hoarding Therapists in Contra Costa County, CA
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I provide services for 3 types of issues: 1) OCD, OCD-Spectrum Disorders (e.g., Tics, hair pulling, skin picking, and hoarding), and anxiety disorders; 2) Autism of all support levels; and 3) OCD, OCD-Spectrum Disorders, and anxiety co-occuring with Autism. My work is with children, teens, and adults and I provide services in office, home, and community settings ranging from once weekly to daily sessions. I take a family-based approach when treating children and teens by giving parent and caregiver training.
I provide services for 3 types of issues: 1) OCD, OCD-Spectrum Disorders (e.g., Tics, hair pulling, skin picking, and hoarding), and anxiety disorders; 2) Autism of all support levels; and 3) OCD, OCD-Spectrum Disorders, and anxiety co-occuring with Autism. My work is with children, teens, and adults and I provide services in office, home, and community settings ranging from once weekly to daily sessions. I take a family-based approach when treating children and teens by giving parent and caregiver training.
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Ryann DeSouza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
Are you struggling with any of the following: trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, Autism, hoarding, organizational issues, and parenting issues? I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life when taking the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you on this new journey. I am looking for highly motivated individuals that are ready for the challenge, whom are dedicated and motivated to make a positive change in their life. I believe everyone deserves quality care.
Are you struggling with any of the following: trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, Autism, hoarding, organizational issues, and parenting issues? I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life when taking the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you on this new journey. I am looking for highly motivated individuals that are ready for the challenge, whom are dedicated and motivated to make a positive change in their life. I believe everyone deserves quality care.
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My name is Judson Washburn, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work hard to implement a compassionate and practical approach to counseling. With a deep understanding of relational dynamics and a commitment to fostering positive change, I am able to provide a safe space for clients to explore and navigate their personal and interpersonal challenges.
My name is Judson Washburn, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work hard to implement a compassionate and practical approach to counseling. With a deep understanding of relational dynamics and a commitment to fostering positive change, I am able to provide a safe space for clients to explore and navigate their personal and interpersonal challenges.
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Hello, my name is Natalia Luna, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW858979). My approach to treatment is client-centered and collaborative. I try to break complex things down into palatable and digestible material and work with you on your personal goals, reach and express new potential. One of the most profound things that I have learned while being a therapist, is that we are a lot more similar than we believe. We all struggle in different capacities, and we can learn, grow, and help one another. I believe therapy is about treating individuals on an energetic level.
Hello, my name is Natalia Luna, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW858979). My approach to treatment is client-centered and collaborative. I try to break complex things down into palatable and digestible material and work with you on your personal goals, reach and express new potential. One of the most profound things that I have learned while being a therapist, is that we are a lot more similar than we believe. We all struggle in different capacities, and we can learn, grow, and help one another. I believe therapy is about treating individuals on an energetic level.
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Hi there, my name is Nai Saechao, and I am a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about supporting all my clients through challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives. My approach is client centered. I will meet you with empathy, open-mindedness, and unconditional positive regard. I believe in working collaboratively to identify treatment priorities and to create a safe space for dialogue. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for young adults and persons of various generational groups who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions, adjustments, and social pressures.
Hi there, my name is Nai Saechao, and I am a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about supporting all my clients through challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives. My approach is client centered. I will meet you with empathy, open-mindedness, and unconditional positive regard. I believe in working collaboratively to identify treatment priorities and to create a safe space for dialogue. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for young adults and persons of various generational groups who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions, adjustments, and social pressures.
![Photo of Haley Woodside (Hewitt), MA, LMFT, E-RYT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c6e0d8d8-6cf8-4fc5-b84d-22530adc4a8f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Haley Woodside (Hewitt)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
My name is Haley Woodside and I specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe that because we are complex and unique individuals, an approach that integrates both mind and body is essential for the healing, growth, and resiliency that is the goal of therapeutic counseling. Treatment specializations include: depression and anxiety, couples counseling, children and adolescents, psychedelic-assisted therapies, stress and/or pain management, life transitions, self-esteem, perinatal and women’s health, gender and/or sexual identity, & LGBTQIA. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS & Somatic Experiencing.
My name is Haley Woodside and I specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe that because we are complex and unique individuals, an approach that integrates both mind and body is essential for the healing, growth, and resiliency that is the goal of therapeutic counseling. Treatment specializations include: depression and anxiety, couples counseling, children and adolescents, psychedelic-assisted therapies, stress and/or pain management, life transitions, self-esteem, perinatal and women’s health, gender and/or sexual identity, & LGBTQIA. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS & Somatic Experiencing.
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Hi, Hola, I am a LatinX therapist who has an extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced traumatic injuries. By providing clinical expertise, training, education and evidence base practices such as TFCBT, CBT and seeking safety. I learned that you don’t have to heal on your own. The power of a therapeutic alliance can provide you that safe space, a voice, guidance and beak cycles. That will allow you to grow and transform your life.
Hi, Hola, I am a LatinX therapist who has an extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced traumatic injuries. By providing clinical expertise, training, education and evidence base practices such as TFCBT, CBT and seeking safety. I learned that you don’t have to heal on your own. The power of a therapeutic alliance can provide you that safe space, a voice, guidance and beak cycles. That will allow you to grow and transform your life.
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I am Dr. Anna Maria, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist! I utilize various therapies that adhere to and remain attentive to the uniqueness of each individual I serve! Most importantly, I am a resilient, responsible, and empathetic, Professional! Living is hard, and challenges are numerous. Some questions beg to be answered. I will help you answer those questions!
I am Dr. Anna Maria, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist! I utilize various therapies that adhere to and remain attentive to the uniqueness of each individual I serve! Most importantly, I am a resilient, responsible, and empathetic, Professional! Living is hard, and challenges are numerous. Some questions beg to be answered. I will help you answer those questions!
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Are you seeking to dive deeper into finding awareness & meaning in life? I work with both children & adults in the areas of developmental trauma, PTSD, child-parent relationship issues & disordered eating issues. I have a background working in both patient & outpatient settings. I bring ability to work with more complicated If you are looking to find someone to help process these difficulties through holistic healing please give a call to see if we are a good fit.
Are you seeking to dive deeper into finding awareness & meaning in life? I work with both children & adults in the areas of developmental trauma, PTSD, child-parent relationship issues & disordered eating issues. I have a background working in both patient & outpatient settings. I bring ability to work with more complicated If you are looking to find someone to help process these difficulties through holistic healing please give a call to see if we are a good fit.
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I work with individuals and couples who are going through life transitions. I am an interactive therapist, honest and direct. I help people develop their emotional readiness to continue on their life journey. Psychotherapy is about change and development. I have an empathetic approach that helps release feelings, and develop thoughtful understanding.
I work with individuals and couples who are going through life transitions. I am an interactive therapist, honest and direct. I help people develop their emotional readiness to continue on their life journey. Psychotherapy is about change and development. I have an empathetic approach that helps release feelings, and develop thoughtful understanding.
![Photo of Ka Yu (Emma) Lam - Emma Lam Therapy, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1be8f7a5-6a23-4e87-b2c5-7f029719cb2b/3/320x400.jpeg)
Emma Lam Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94522 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website. My practice encompasses both traditional therapy methods and Christian counseling principles. With a focus on supporting individuals through challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, I offer a compassionate space for healing and growth.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. My practice encompasses both traditional therapy methods and Christian counseling principles. With a focus on supporting individuals through challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, I offer a compassionate space for healing and growth.
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Feeling restless or easily distracted? Lacking energy, motivation, focus, or direction in life? Spinning your wheels in your career or relationships? Prone to pleasing others at all costs, yet feeling unhappy and misunderstood? Always too busy to stop and smell the flowers? I'd like to help you become more empowered, confident, and satisfied through facing and letting go of your fears, irritating beliefs, guilt, and suffering, so you can learn to communicate more effectively and have healthy relationships. For more than twenty-five years I have provided time-limited and in-depth psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups.
Feeling restless or easily distracted? Lacking energy, motivation, focus, or direction in life? Spinning your wheels in your career or relationships? Prone to pleasing others at all costs, yet feeling unhappy and misunderstood? Always too busy to stop and smell the flowers? I'd like to help you become more empowered, confident, and satisfied through facing and letting go of your fears, irritating beliefs, guilt, and suffering, so you can learn to communicate more effectively and have healthy relationships. For more than twenty-five years I have provided time-limited and in-depth psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups.
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I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT) with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and assistant director of a treatment facility for individuals suffering from mental health and substance use disorders. As a LMFT, my goal is to help individuals improve their mental health, address relationship difficulties, and adjust to challenging life changes. I work with clients from a client-centered approach, utilizing a combination of solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I enjoy working with individuals to improve their overall mental health.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT) with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and assistant director of a treatment facility for individuals suffering from mental health and substance use disorders. As a LMFT, my goal is to help individuals improve their mental health, address relationship difficulties, and adjust to challenging life changes. I work with clients from a client-centered approach, utilizing a combination of solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I enjoy working with individuals to improve their overall mental health.
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John ' Andy ' Bradshaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I work with adults and teens on a range of issues including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, depression, and substance use. I take a pragmatic approach to therapy and work collaboratively with clients to help them identify the sources of their distress and how to overcome them. I help clients recognize thought patterns that may not be serving them well and teach them to incorporate more effective ways of thinking in their lives. I use a range of techniques including mindfulness, acceptance, and a focus on values.
I work with adults and teens on a range of issues including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, depression, and substance use. I take a pragmatic approach to therapy and work collaboratively with clients to help them identify the sources of their distress and how to overcome them. I help clients recognize thought patterns that may not be serving them well and teach them to incorporate more effective ways of thinking in their lives. I use a range of techniques including mindfulness, acceptance, and a focus on values.
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With more than 20 years experience as a psychologist in diverse settings, I gained valuable clinical work experience and improved my mastery of psychotherapy. I continue to enhance my skills on a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques. Working with a diverse group of clientele brings me a sense of fulfillment and reward. I believe that active listening, understanding, providing empathy and showing genuine compassion, walking with someone in their path to recovery/healing are ways that one can achieve a sense of awareness and clarity, then eventually find a balance between change and acceptance.
With more than 20 years experience as a psychologist in diverse settings, I gained valuable clinical work experience and improved my mastery of psychotherapy. I continue to enhance my skills on a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques. Working with a diverse group of clientele brings me a sense of fulfillment and reward. I believe that active listening, understanding, providing empathy and showing genuine compassion, walking with someone in their path to recovery/healing are ways that one can achieve a sense of awareness and clarity, then eventually find a balance between change and acceptance.
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I have been in private practice over 28 years in the San Ramon Valley. I feel we are go through difficult times in our life and its helpful to reflect and learn from our experiences, even our painful ones. I consider it an honor to have worked with so many people over the years and helped then deal with life difficulties. We live in very stressful times and it's helpful to have someone to talk with and guide us.
I have been in private practice over 28 years in the San Ramon Valley. I feel we are go through difficult times in our life and its helpful to reflect and learn from our experiences, even our painful ones. I consider it an honor to have worked with so many people over the years and helped then deal with life difficulties. We live in very stressful times and it's helpful to have someone to talk with and guide us.
![Photo of Rosario A. Carbajal, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4b778040-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Relationships can be frustrating and challenging among couples, family members, and friends. Disappointments can lead to anger, resentment, and stressful disconnections. I can help you resolve these issues through the use of treatment modalities, feedback, communications, and coping skills. Working with me, you can learn to communicate effectively, identify roles and behaviors, and understand one another.
Relationships can be frustrating and challenging among couples, family members, and friends. Disappointments can lead to anger, resentment, and stressful disconnections. I can help you resolve these issues through the use of treatment modalities, feedback, communications, and coping skills. Working with me, you can learn to communicate effectively, identify roles and behaviors, and understand one another.
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Personality is essentially a combination of our in-born temperament and impact of our environment. Although we may have similar traits and shared experiences, our life history is always exclusive to only ourselves. I truly believe in the uniqueness of each person. While self-help books can be a helpful tool, I find therapy to be so much more impactful because we can fully embrace the individuality of you. By having a better understanding of who you are and how your environment, experiences and relationships have affected you, we can work together towards making realistic goals and creating positive changes with success.
Personality is essentially a combination of our in-born temperament and impact of our environment. Although we may have similar traits and shared experiences, our life history is always exclusive to only ourselves. I truly believe in the uniqueness of each person. While self-help books can be a helpful tool, I find therapy to be so much more impactful because we can fully embrace the individuality of you. By having a better understanding of who you are and how your environment, experiences and relationships have affected you, we can work together towards making realistic goals and creating positive changes with success.
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My name is Elizabeth Serrato and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California. I work with adolescent and adult clients statewide via telehealth. I have much experience with helping clients improve anxiety, depression, and overall stress symptoms that life and life transitions create. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and adults who are dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. These issues often take the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and substance use.
My name is Elizabeth Serrato and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California. I work with adolescent and adult clients statewide via telehealth. I have much experience with helping clients improve anxiety, depression, and overall stress symptoms that life and life transitions create. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and adults who are dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. These issues often take the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and substance use.
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Are you feeling lost and misguided? You may find yourself overwhelmed by choosing a path, by the challenges you are facing in this world, struggling with pain from the past, and fear of the future. My goal is to build a supportive relationship with you to help you find your way again, connect with your strengths, resources, and inner guidance. To provide the gifts to help you heal, grow, and to achieve your goals.
Are you feeling lost and misguided? You may find yourself overwhelmed by choosing a path, by the challenges you are facing in this world, struggling with pain from the past, and fear of the future. My goal is to build a supportive relationship with you to help you find your way again, connect with your strengths, resources, and inner guidance. To provide the gifts to help you heal, grow, and to achieve your goals.
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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.