Treatment for chronic disorganization, compulsive hoarding & problem shopping

Your home is a one-of-a-kind place that reflects your personality, tastes, and history. But have you ever struggled keep it clean or organized? Do you joke about being a “pack rat” or “collector”? Do you ever buy things impulsively and regret it later? Are there decluttering projects on your to-do list you can’t seem to finish? Have you ever thought: I’m not like the people on those scary hoarding shows, but I can’t handle this on my own?

Chronic disorganization, compulsive shopping, and hoarding are treatable conditions. Everyone’s stuff problem is unique. Some people struggle with a compulsion to save objects caused by OCD. Others experience organizational problems exacerbated by ADHD. Many turn to shopping or collecting when they’re stressed and anxious, or find their homes becoming more chaotic in times of crisis.

You can curb unhelpful buying habits and made space for the things you value with the help of empirically supported cognitive behavioral techniques that involve safely, gradually increasing your tolerance of discarding, or not acquiring, objects, and developing individualized organizational methods that work for you. We’ll also approach it from an existential angle. We’ll talk about not only your stuff-related behaviors and thoughts, but the meaning of your belongings as a whole.

Request an appointment by clicking the link below, or reach out at (212) 203-7072 for a free phone consultation.

If you’re the child of a hoarder and looking for therapy for yourself, click here.