Hoarding Therapists in Mobile, AL

Working with hoarding requires special training and experience, which I have through The American University and the National Institutes of Health. While it may seem overwhelming, it can be managed if we work on it together.

Soul Journey Coaching works with Hoarding from the perspective of working thru Scarcity Mindset establishing techniques to feel safe, secure, stable, incontrol in a healthy manner. Releasing anxiety, fears of shame and distrust,powerlessness and not having enough.

I work with adults affected by hoarding and difficulties with accumulation, including those who feel overwhelmed by possessions or by the impact this has on relationships, living space, and daily life. Hoarding is often connected to long-standing emotional patterns, attachment, loss, and attempts to manage uncertainty or distress. My work draws on Integrative Art Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), offering ways to understand the meanings and protective functions that possessions may hold. Rather than focusing on removal or change as a starting point, the work centres on developing clarity about what is being held onto and why. Sessions may involve conversation, creative exploration, or a combination of both, depending on what feels most useful.

One of our providers, Clarissa Ong, has extensive experience (both research and clinically) in the treatment of hoarding. You can schedule a free consultation with her to discuss treatment.

As a psychologist specializing in hoarding disorder, my treatment approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to the individual's unique needs. Through evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP), I work with clients to explore the underlying beliefs, emotions, and behaviors driving hoarding tendencies. By gently challenging distorted beliefs about possessions and facilitating gradual exposure to discarding items, we develop coping skills to manage urges and reduce clutter. Additionally, I emphasize skills training in organization, decision-making, and emotional regulation to support long-term maintenance of progress. Collaborating with clients, I create a safe and non-judgmental environment to foster insight, motivation, and sustainable change. My goal is to empower individuals to reclaim control over their living spaces, improve quality of life, and cultivate healthier relationships with their possessions.

Mobile is Alabama's only seaport and one of the Gulf Coast's oldest cities, with a Creole heritage and Mardi Gras tradition that predate New Orleans's celebrations — giving it a cultural richness distinct from most Alabama cities. The city has a large African American population and a significant community connected to the healthcare and aerospace sectors, including Airbus's US manufacturing base. University of South Alabama and USA Health provide both institutional mental health resources and clinical training programs that feed into the local therapy community. Mobile's strong faith community and conservative Southern culture mean spiritually integrated therapy is widely available, and therapists who can work within diverse religious frameworks find broad acceptance across the city's varied neighborhoods.

Gender ID

	70%	Female
	30%	Male

Session Type

	67%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

78%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
56%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
44%	Psychosocial Therapy
33%	Multicultural Therapy
33%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
33%	Psychodynamic Therapy
33%	Psychoeducational Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
78%	Teen
78%	Young Adult
67%	Senior
44%	Children

Client Focus

56%	Men
56%	Women
33%	Black / African American
33%	Jewish
33%	LGBTQ+

Hoarding therapists in Mobile, Alabama AL

Cheryl S Rubenstein

Soul Journey Coaching & Wellness

Louise Perry

Juniper Mental Health

Kreins Psychological Services