Hoarding Therapists in New Jersey

Have you struggled to find a therapist who affirms your identity and respects your history, but also challenges you to face your fears? Whether you’re coping with anxiety or OCD, exploring your gender, or looking to strengthen your relationships, you deserve specialized care with an experienced, queer- and trans-identified, trauma-informed psychotherapist. My practice, Triska Psychotherapy, focuses on anxiety and related disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and hoarding, especially in queer and trans clients and people who have experienced family estrangement.

At times, we all need help navigating life's challenges which may influence our relationships and quality of life. As a licensed clinical psychotherapist, I emphasize the importance of the relationship between the client and therapist, within a safe, non-judgmental environment. Through the use of insight-oriented and collaborative therapy, a process of change can occur. The therapeutic process can be transformative. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

I believe everyone can benefit from the help of a Therapist. I hope to support you get through life’s struggles. I have 20+ years experience helping adults with Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Life transitions, Divorce, Relationships, PTSD, Trauma, Adult ADHD/ADD, LGBTQ community, clients & family, Stress, Decluttering, Hoarding, Self esteem, Co-dependency, Addiction: Food, Gambling, Shopping, Internet. I have a passion for working with individuals that want to reduce clutter in their home as it is highly correlated with depression, anxiety and grief. I also enjoy working with other Therapists or helping professions.

I am a licensed mental health counselor at Thriving Center of Psychology in New York, and also hold licenses in New Jersey as a licensed professional counselor, and in New Hampshire as a licensed clinical mental health counselor. I treat a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, workplace stress, life transitions, and relationship issues. Specifically, I have expertise in using evidenced-based treatments for OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors (tics, excoriation, and trichotillomania), hoarding, PTSD, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

If you are struggling with depression and anxiety, emotions related to traumatic experiences, or other life challenges, I am here to work with you to help you better manage your emotions and stressors in your life. I am here to help you heal from painful or traumatic experiences and to learn how to cope with and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety so that you are able to live an improved quality of life.

My approach to treating OCD is collaborative and empathetic. I pride myself on empowering the people I work with. Throughout my life, I've had a natural inclination toward listening to and empathizing with individuals struggling with mental health conditions and life transitions. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our deep understanding of the nuances of OCD and related conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly.

For me, therapy is a journey. It's my privilege to walk with people and help them get to where they want to go. To me, this is a partnership. I work as a guide during our sessions allowing you to lead. You are your own best expert on your life. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.

My approach to therapy is to be empathetic and encouraging. The most gratifying part of my job is when I see someone I'm working with embrace the idea that change is possible. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. 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, depending on your preferences.

When I was younger, I always wanted to help and be there for others as much as I could. I want to help people who are struggling. I love supporting others in making huge changes in their lives and being one of their biggest cheerleaders in success. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. Additionally, we have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.

I'll work with you to break down obsessions and intrusive thoughts into their separate parts, such as thoughts, physical feelings, and actions. After validating your hardships and commending you on your bravery to make a change, I'll have you identify and rank situations that may elicit the desire to act on your compulsions. We'll work on sitting with the discomfort of these situations until the need to engage in compulsions is reduced and your anxiety is no longer overwhelming. At NOCD, my team and I provide effective treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling).

My natural focus is on individuals experiencing symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I believe that making a strong connection right from the start is important and when an individual feels like he or she is understood, he or she is more willing to give the process of change a try. It also helps when those who experience ADHD or ASD are able to accept that what they are living with is not a disability but rather a strength and that it is okay to feel and be different. I say this from experience because I am childhood diagnosed.

If you have found yourself in a pattern of unhealthy relationships or behaviors and have struggled with behavior change, my approach to treatment will likely be a good fit. Finding the right "fit" with a therapist can be a challenging process and is often one of the most important ingredients for successful outcomes. I have experience in working with anxiety disorders, personality disorders, depression/bipolar disorder, OCD, and adjustment disorders. I conduct formal psychological evaluations for diagnostic clarification/treatment planning, as part of pre-surgical clearance, and domestic and international pre-adoption evaluations.

Having trouble with everyday life? Not happy? Feeling overwhelmed? Can't find a healthy balance? I focus on short-term, client directed therapy. Let's work together to resolve whatever issues you are struggling with and help you move forward with your life. Don't wait, call today!

What do we get from therapy? We must get something, correct? The answer is not straightforward or simple, since each of us will have to assemble or even invent that answer ourselves. In therapy, an encounter emerges, a space, a singular one energized by the need we have to feel better. An encounter with words, sentences, signifiers, even memories that will help us approach the pain. Yes, the emotional pain that at this time is not letting you live at your fullest.

Hello, I am so glad you’re here. My name is Sharon and I am a Holistic Therapist, Spiritualist and Intuitive who provides safe and inclusive, open-minded and service-rich experiences that facilitate transformative and sustainable healing for my clients. Congratulations on making the first step towards change. I realize this is a big step, and having been on both sides of the chair, I know how important it is to feel a good connection and trust with your therapist. I am a solution-focused Trauma specialist who combines clinical modalities that include (but aren’t limited to) Somatic, Quantum Metaphysics & Energy Healing.

Therapy is not about being put in a box. Every person is different and their individual needs should be approached as such. I believe that therapy is to be tailor made for every person on a step-by-step basis. Individualized for the individual person.

I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, self-esteem, and confidence.

Therapy can be a transformative and life-changing journey. Choosing one's co-traveler and guide is essential and I encourage people to seek someone with whom they are comfortable and feel safe. My practice includes helping teens, young adults, and adults. The therapies I use offer practical skills and a philosophy for life as well as improved ability to manage mood, stress, anxiety, relationships, life transition, and emotional regulation issues. I also have an MSW, the training for which was psychodynamic and Family Systems based. That also informs how I formulate people's adjustment to life and their natural strengths.

I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.