Hoarding Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
Melissa Manganello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53211
I have worked with struggles like hoarding disorder, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and depression.
You're feeling anxious, overwhelmed or maybe even fearful of the future. All you've been wanting is to feel understood and validated by those around you. You remember times when you've felt better, more yourself, but now you just feel so disconnected. Going through challenges like these can feel really isolating, but you do not need to go it alone. Connecting with a therapist can be a great way to start your healing journey. My favorite part of being a therapist is having the opportunity to sit across from someone and help them feel seen, valued and understood, while also offering day to day tools to help them feel better.
I have worked with struggles like hoarding disorder, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and depression.
You're feeling anxious, overwhelmed or maybe even fearful of the future. All you've been wanting is to feel understood and validated by those around you. You remember times when you've felt better, more yourself, but now you just feel so disconnected. Going through challenges like these can feel really isolating, but you do not need to go it alone. Connecting with a therapist can be a great way to start your healing journey. My favorite part of being a therapist is having the opportunity to sit across from someone and help them feel seen, valued and understood, while also offering day to day tools to help them feel better.
Sierra Worob is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health. She is committed to helping clients in Wisconsin navigate life s complexities with clarity and resilience. With expertise in a broad range of therapeutic techniques, Sierra offers support to individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. Her practice is centered on enhancing interpersonal skills, building resilience, and addressing various mental health and behavioral concerns. Sierra s clinical focus is particularly in treating issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Sierra Worob is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health. She is committed to helping clients in Wisconsin navigate life s complexities with clarity and resilience. With expertise in a broad range of therapeutic techniques, Sierra offers support to individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. Her practice is centered on enhancing interpersonal skills, building resilience, and addressing various mental health and behavioral concerns. Sierra s clinical focus is particularly in treating issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Cynthia Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Cynthia Johnson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am skilled in a variety of counseling orientations and I seem to understand the client and use interventions that meet the client where they are with regard to gender, sexual identity, culture, and unique personality. I use a combination of the latest scientific interventions and a caring heart. I create a warm and accepting environment. I really love people and I know that there is something wonderful about every person that I cross paths with. Clients report that they feel supported, safe, and respected when they work with me.
Hello, my name is Cynthia Johnson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am skilled in a variety of counseling orientations and I seem to understand the client and use interventions that meet the client where they are with regard to gender, sexual identity, culture, and unique personality. I use a combination of the latest scientific interventions and a caring heart. I create a warm and accepting environment. I really love people and I know that there is something wonderful about every person that I cross paths with. Clients report that they feel supported, safe, and respected when they work with me.
Julie Abdullah
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Are you starting to wonder if what you feel is "normal"? Maybe anxiety is getting to the point where it is an exhausting, everyday occurrence, and you'd like to get back in control of your life. Everyone struggles with overwhelming situations and emotions from time to time, and I am a firm believer that no obstacle you are facing right now is too big to tackle. As your therapist, I will use practical strategies that will guide you in your journey of empowerment and assist with creating a strengthened sense of self. I will help you make sense of difficult experiences and guide you to the life you most want to live.
Are you starting to wonder if what you feel is "normal"? Maybe anxiety is getting to the point where it is an exhausting, everyday occurrence, and you'd like to get back in control of your life. Everyone struggles with overwhelming situations and emotions from time to time, and I am a firm believer that no obstacle you are facing right now is too big to tackle. As your therapist, I will use practical strategies that will guide you in your journey of empowerment and assist with creating a strengthened sense of self. I will help you make sense of difficult experiences and guide you to the life you most want to live.
Rachel Gremminger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53222 (Online Only)
Normal is a setting on a dryer. We are all unique and valid individuals with vast minds. We all have different situations and I believe in using those pieces to heal and build strength. While I specialize in trauma, addiction, and mood, our struggles are usually not that one note or simple. I focus on all aspects of who you and where you want to be, building a strong relationship based on empathy, trust and non judgement. Life is rough, we lose sight of our way, stop seeing the beauty, forget who we are, feel stuck or changed. It takes courage to be vulnerable and reality is we are imperfectly perfect.
Normal is a setting on a dryer. We are all unique and valid individuals with vast minds. We all have different situations and I believe in using those pieces to heal and build strength. While I specialize in trauma, addiction, and mood, our struggles are usually not that one note or simple. I focus on all aspects of who you and where you want to be, building a strong relationship based on empathy, trust and non judgement. Life is rough, we lose sight of our way, stop seeing the beauty, forget who we are, feel stuck or changed. It takes courage to be vulnerable and reality is we are imperfectly perfect.
Cynthia Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53226 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Cynthia Johnson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am skilled in a variety of counseling orientations and I seem to understand the client and use interventions that meet the client where they are with regard to gender, sexual identity, culture, and unique personality. I use a combination of the latest scientific interventions and a caring heart. I create a warm and accepting environment. I really love people and I know that there is something wonderful about every person that I cross paths with. Clients report that they feel supported, safe, and respected when they work with me.
Hello, my name is Cynthia Johnson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am skilled in a variety of counseling orientations and I seem to understand the client and use interventions that meet the client where they are with regard to gender, sexual identity, culture, and unique personality. I use a combination of the latest scientific interventions and a caring heart. I create a warm and accepting environment. I really love people and I know that there is something wonderful about every person that I cross paths with. Clients report that they feel supported, safe, and respected when they work with me.
Jessica Reed
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53211 (Online Only)
My name is Jess Reed. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor. I’m also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I’ve always enjoyed being with people. My original career was as a librarian. I always enjoyed the people part most. When the opportunity to retrain as a counselor presented itself I jumped at it. Some of the people I admire most are counselors and social workers.
My name is Jess Reed. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor. I’m also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I’ve always enjoyed being with people. My original career was as a librarian. I always enjoyed the people part most. When the opportunity to retrain as a counselor presented itself I jumped at it. Some of the people I admire most are counselors and social workers.
Currently accepting clients for psychotherapy, especially those interested in considering the power healing of ketamine and/or psychedelics. I would like the opportunity support you in reaching your fullest potential. By helping you reduce your symptoms of sadness, anxiety, anger, lethargy, and trauma, then replacing those symptoms with a life filled with health, wellness, joy, love, creativity, relationships and passion. As a uniquely trained ecotherapist, psychedelic integration specialist and yoga teacher, I bring a holistic perspective to mental health.
Currently accepting clients for psychotherapy, especially those interested in considering the power healing of ketamine and/or psychedelics. I would like the opportunity support you in reaching your fullest potential. By helping you reduce your symptoms of sadness, anxiety, anger, lethargy, and trauma, then replacing those symptoms with a life filled with health, wellness, joy, love, creativity, relationships and passion. As a uniquely trained ecotherapist, psychedelic integration specialist and yoga teacher, I bring a holistic perspective to mental health.
Tracy Faust
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Tracy Faust, a Licensed Professional Counselor holding licenses to practice in Wisconsin, Vermont, and Delaware - and soon to be also in South Carolina. I work with various individuals from many different backgrounds and presenting with a myriad of symptoms and symptom sets. I am not trained in EMDR or treatment of eating disorders. I am a proponent of client-based services - person centered, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques. Working with me feels like one is being heard, and also challenged to improve.
Hello, I am Tracy Faust, a Licensed Professional Counselor holding licenses to practice in Wisconsin, Vermont, and Delaware - and soon to be also in South Carolina. I work with various individuals from many different backgrounds and presenting with a myriad of symptoms and symptom sets. I am not trained in EMDR or treatment of eating disorders. I am a proponent of client-based services - person centered, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques. Working with me feels like one is being heard, and also challenged to improve.
Anita Astley is the founder and CEO of "Building Healthy Relationships" LLC and published author of “Unfuck Your Life and Relationships" (Simon & Schuster). She is a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in helping people navigate life's challenges including basic communication issues to depression, anxiety, emotional and physical intimacy issues, separation and divorce, conflict resolution, and infidelity to name a few. Ms.Astley is "solution focused" and believes there is a "solution" to every problem and arriving there successfully is possible through professional guidance & support.
Anita Astley is the founder and CEO of "Building Healthy Relationships" LLC and published author of “Unfuck Your Life and Relationships" (Simon & Schuster). She is a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in helping people navigate life's challenges including basic communication issues to depression, anxiety, emotional and physical intimacy issues, separation and divorce, conflict resolution, and infidelity to name a few. Ms.Astley is "solution focused" and believes there is a "solution" to every problem and arriving there successfully is possible through professional guidance & support.
Kathleen V. Phillipson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2008. Kathleen draws from personal life experience which helps her to empathize as she works together with client to handle life stressors such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship difficulties. Kathleen has a special interest in attachment and how early childhood experiences affect later life functioning and the ability to maintain healthy relationships.
Kathleen V. Phillipson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2008. Kathleen draws from personal life experience which helps her to empathize as she works together with client to handle life stressors such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship difficulties. Kathleen has a special interest in attachment and how early childhood experiences affect later life functioning and the ability to maintain healthy relationships.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
I really want to know your story and all the details without you having to tell me multiple times! I hope to provide a warm, soothing environment. We will review your goals periodically and discuss strategies to manage through all that life throws at you. I know that taking the step to start therapy is a big decision. I hope to support you along the way. Please feel free to ask me questions. You are able to email or call me directly.
I really want to know your story and all the details without you having to tell me multiple times! I hope to provide a warm, soothing environment. We will review your goals periodically and discuss strategies to manage through all that life throws at you. I know that taking the step to start therapy is a big decision. I hope to support you along the way. Please feel free to ask me questions. You are able to email or call me directly.
Cynthia Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53217 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Cynthia Johnson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am skilled in a variety of counseling orientations and I seem to understand the client and use interventions that meet the client where they are with regard to gender, sexual identity, culture, and unique personality. I use a combination of the latest scientific interventions and a caring heart. I create a warm and accepting environment. I really love people and I know that there is something wonderful about every person that I cross paths with. Clients report that they feel supported, safe, and respected when they work with me.
Hello, my name is Cynthia Johnson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am skilled in a variety of counseling orientations and I seem to understand the client and use interventions that meet the client where they are with regard to gender, sexual identity, culture, and unique personality. I use a combination of the latest scientific interventions and a caring heart. I create a warm and accepting environment. I really love people and I know that there is something wonderful about every person that I cross paths with. Clients report that they feel supported, safe, and respected when they work with me.
Marisol Brost is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2019. She has an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and a Master s degree in Social Work from Loyola University. Connection is key to any quality therapeutic relationship and Marisol is passionate about making sure her clients feel valued, heard, and supported in their wellness journeys. Marisol utilizes a strengths-based integrated model approach to help facilitate desired changes. She is passionate about making sure her clients feel heard, valued, and supported on their wellness journeys.
Marisol Brost is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2019. She has an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and a Master s degree in Social Work from Loyola University. Connection is key to any quality therapeutic relationship and Marisol is passionate about making sure her clients feel valued, heard, and supported in their wellness journeys. Marisol utilizes a strengths-based integrated model approach to help facilitate desired changes. She is passionate about making sure her clients feel heard, valued, and supported on their wellness journeys.
Mallory Sunstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53207 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a change? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? I am here to help! I am a trauma-informed therapist that uses CBT and Solution-Focused approaches. I have over ten years of experience in the mental health field, with both children and adults, and would love the opportunity to meet with you! Call me today to schedule your free consultation.
Are you looking for a change? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? I am here to help! I am a trauma-informed therapist that uses CBT and Solution-Focused approaches. I have over ten years of experience in the mental health field, with both children and adults, and would love the opportunity to meet with you! Call me today to schedule your free consultation.
Deanna is a licensed professional counselor who earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Marian College at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and a master’s of science degree in educational/professional counselor tract from Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin. Often described as compassionate, hard-working, creative and curious, Deanna has experience working with individuals who live with substance use disorders, chronic mental health disorders and developmental disabilities. She has worked in day treatment settings, residential treatment facilities and in a methadone clinic.
Deanna is a licensed professional counselor who earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Marian College at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and a master’s of science degree in educational/professional counselor tract from Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin. Often described as compassionate, hard-working, creative and curious, Deanna has experience working with individuals who live with substance use disorders, chronic mental health disorders and developmental disabilities. She has worked in day treatment settings, residential treatment facilities and in a methadone clinic.
Vicki Mohorich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53227
Vicki Mohorich, LCSW, is a therapist at LifeStance Health who has been providing expert care to individuals across Wisconsin since 2003. With extensive experience in addressing co-occurring disorders, Vicki has the unique ability to help clients navigate complex challenges. Her clinical background includes working with the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center to assist veterans experiencing homelessness, as well as working with residential and outpatient treatment programs for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Vicki specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma.
Vicki Mohorich, LCSW, is a therapist at LifeStance Health who has been providing expert care to individuals across Wisconsin since 2003. With extensive experience in addressing co-occurring disorders, Vicki has the unique ability to help clients navigate complex challenges. Her clinical background includes working with the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center to assist veterans experiencing homelessness, as well as working with residential and outpatient treatment programs for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Vicki specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma.
Jonah Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2018. He has an undergraduate degree from Marquette University with a double major in psychology and communication studies and a master s degree from Argosy University, Chicago in counseling. Jonah is glad you are here and would love the opportunity to help guide along your path in life. Life is challenging, stressful, at times painful, confusing, and sadly doesn t come with an instruction manual. Have you ever thought to yourself, I don t know what I am doing, or why do I keep making the same mistakes over and over again.
Jonah Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2018. He has an undergraduate degree from Marquette University with a double major in psychology and communication studies and a master s degree from Argosy University, Chicago in counseling. Jonah is glad you are here and would love the opportunity to help guide along your path in life. Life is challenging, stressful, at times painful, confusing, and sadly doesn t come with an instruction manual. Have you ever thought to yourself, I don t know what I am doing, or why do I keep making the same mistakes over and over again.
Brad Ross is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with 15 years of experience. He has a Master's Degree in Counseling and is currently working on his PhD in Clinical Psychology. Brad believes in utilizing an eclectic and strength-based approach to meet clients where they are at. He also includes all clients in collaborative treatment planning and in goal setting. In his spare time, Brad enjoys physical exercise, traveling, and being with friends and family.
Brad Ross is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with 15 years of experience. He has a Master's Degree in Counseling and is currently working on his PhD in Clinical Psychology. Brad believes in utilizing an eclectic and strength-based approach to meet clients where they are at. He also includes all clients in collaborative treatment planning and in goal setting. In his spare time, Brad enjoys physical exercise, traveling, and being with friends and family.
An ideal client is one who is being just who they are in spite of all the challenges or concerns they may be dealing with. I also have weekend and some evening hours.
An ideal client is one who is being just who they are in spite of all the challenges or concerns they may be dealing with. I also have weekend and some evening hours.
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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.