Hoarding therapists in Albemarle, North Carolina NC
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Hoarding
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Hoarding is often talked about in ways that are shaming, dismissive, or overly simplistic—reduced to “just clutter” or a lack of discipline. But for many people, it’s about far more than that. It’s about attachment, safety, loss, scarcity, and the meaning objects hold over time. What looks excessive to others can feel necessary, grounding, or even protective to you. And when people respond with judgment or pressure to “just get rid of things,” it often makes the cycle worse, not better.
Cultural and generational experiences matter here too. For some, holding onto items is connected to histories of scarcity, migration, financial instability, or family expectations around saving and preserving. These patterns don’t come out of nowhere—and they don’t shift through shame.
At Nour Counseling, we don’t come in trying to clear your space—we work to understand it. We help you make sense of what you’re holding onto and why, and we move at a pace that respects both your emotional connection and your readiness for change. From there, we actively build ways to reduce overwhelm, increase decision-making capacity, and create systems that feel realistic for your life—not performative or short-lived. This includes addressing the deeper layers—grief, anxiety, trauma, and scarcity—that often drive these patterns. This work is about helping you create a space that supports you, without forcing you to abandon what’s felt like safety along the way.
9 Years Experience
Online in Albemarle, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Hoarding
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
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.
19 Years Experience
Online in Albemarle, NC North Carolina
Hoarding
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component focus on helping individuals develop organizational skills, reduce clutter related stress, and build coping strategies for improved daily functioning and well being.
24 Years Experience
Online in Albemarle, NC North Carolina
Hoarding
Kreins Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
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.
26 Years Experience
Online in Albemarle, NC North Carolina
Hoarding
First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCASA, LCSW
Hoarding often involves more than difficulty letting go of possessions. It can be connected to anxiety, trauma, loss, or fear. We work with clients in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way to better understand these challenges and create meaningful change.
3 Years Experience
Online in Albemarle, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Hoarding therapists in Albemarle, North Carolina Statistics
Hoarding therapists in Albemarle, North Carolina average 17 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (58%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (58%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 58% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 83% | Senior |
| 83% | Teen |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Men |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 42% | Black / African American |