Hoarding Disorder Therapy

We offer supportive therapy for people living with Hoarding Disorder—a condition marked by persistent difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of their actual value.

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When Letting Go Feels Impossible

Hoarding Disorder isn’t about being messy or disorganized—it’s about feeling unable to part with things, even when those things create significant stress or disruption. For many people, the act of discarding items brings intense anxiety or guilt, along with a deep fear that something important might be lost forever.

The Emotional & Physical Impact of Hoarding

Over time, the buildup of possessions can affect more than just your living space. Clutter may fill rooms meant for cooking, bathing, or sleeping, making it hard to function day-to-day. You might save old newspapers, expired food, broken electronics, or digital files—not because you want to live in chaos, but because each item feels important or necessary to keep.

The challenges that come with Hoarding Disorder often go beyond physical clutter. Many people also experience:

  • Difficulty making decisions.
  • Perfectionism that leads to avoidance.
  • A strong sense of responsibility for their belongings.
  • Fear of being judged or misunderstood.
  • Conflict with loved ones who want to intervene.

This can be an incredibly isolating experience. But you are not alone, and there is help.

How the Behavioral Wellness Clinic Can Help

At the Behavioral Wellness Clinic, we offer therapy that is grounded in compassion and clinical expertise. Our care for people with Hoarding Disorder includes:

  • A non-shaming environment where you can explore your relationship to your possessions without fear or judgment.
  • Evidence-based treatment that gently builds insight and helps shift unhelpful beliefs about saving, discarding, and organizing.
  • Support for emotional regulation so that discarding items doesn’t feel overwhelming or distressing.
  • Guidance for co-occurring concerns like anxiety, depression, or perfectionism that often accompany hoarding behaviors.

Our Clinical Approach

Our therapists are trained in treating Hoarding Disorder as its own condition, not just as a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We recognize the unique features of this disorder, including emotional attachment to objects, difficulty with executive functioning, and the slow, progressive nature of how clutter accumulates.

Using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and skills-based support, we help the people we serve reduce distress, build confidence, and regain control over their spaces and routines—at a pace that respects their comfort and capacity.

Why People Choose the Behavioral Wellness Clinic

At the Behavioral Wellness Clinic, we meet you where you are—whether you’re beginning to question your relationship with your belongings or already feeling overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your life.

What makes us different is our gentle, person-centered approach. We don’t focus on “cleaning up.” We focus on understanding what lies beneath the behavior and helping you develop new ways to cope, organize, and prioritize what truly matters to you.

There’s no pressure to be perfect. Just the invitation to begin.

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If hoarding has started to take over your space or your peace of mind, we’re here to help you take the first step forward.

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Reaching out takes courage, and you don’t have to do it alone. At BWC, we provide a safe, compassionate space where you’ll be heard, supported, and guided toward real healing.
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