Hoarding therapists in Hamilton, ON
Browse Hoarding therapists in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Satvinder Khurme
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Hoarding is a serious illness connected with excessive collection of items combined with the inability to discard them. It is very hard to detect the problem making the treatment very challenging. Intensive treatment can help the person to overcome the issues and enjoy life.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8P 4W7
Online in Hamilton, ON
Tamara Daniszewski
Registered Social Worker, M.ED, MSW, RSW
Hoarding is not about being messy or lazy. It is often connected to loss, anxiety, trauma or a deep fear of letting go. Therapy offers gentle, non-judgmental support to help you create emotional safety, make decisions and slowly rebuild a life with more space, clarity and peace.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hamilton, ON
Online in Hamilton, ON
Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist , BSc, MACP
Hoarding behaviours are often connected to anxiety, emotional attachment to possessions, and difficulty letting go. Therapy focuses on understanding the emotional roots of hoarding while gradually building healthier organizational and decision making patterns.
2 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists , Counsellors
Hoarding is more than having a cluttered home. It can make it extremely difficult to let go of possessions, even when they no longer serve a purpose, leading to stress, anxiety, shame, and challenges in daily life. Often, hoarding is connected to deeper emotional experiences, such as trauma, grief, anxiety, or depression. At Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling, we provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help adults understand the underlying causes of hoarding, reduce emotional distress, and gradually build healthier habits in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. We offer hoarding therapy in Guelph and secure online therapy across Ontario. Contact us today to book your consultation and take the first step toward creating a healthier, more manageable life.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hamilton, ON
Online in Hamilton, ON
Bhavna Lalwani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, RP
Hoarding can feel overwhelming and isolating, often creating stress, clutter, and tension in your home and life. It may stem from difficulty letting go of possessions, emotional attachments, or patterns developed over time, and can impact relationships, daily functioning, and overall wellbeing.
In therapy, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore the underlying emotions and behaviors contributing to hoarding. Together, we focus on building practical strategies, emotional awareness, and gradual change, helping you create a safer, more organized environment while restoring confidence and control in your life.
15 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
Hoarding often reflects an unhealthy attachment rooted in unmet needs. In therapy, by providing a safe and fulfilling therapeutic relationship, the part of the self that was never fully attached can find its needs met. This allows the unhealthy attachment, to objects or behaviors to naturally drop.
2 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Preeti Taneja
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker - R.S.W, M.S.W, B.S.W
Hoarding can stem from deep emotional pain or anxiety. I work with individuals to uncover the reasons behind hoarding behaviors, develop strategies for letting go, and create a healthier, more organized living space that promotes well-being.
18 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Hamilton is undergoing rapid transformation from a steel city to an emerging arts, tech, and health-sciences hub, and therapists here frequently work with the tension between a proud working-class identity and the changes brought by gentrification and urban renewal. McMaster University and McMaster University Medical Centre — one of Canada's leading health research institutions — provide institutional mental health resources and an active clinical training ecosystem. The city's significant immigrant population from South Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America drives demand for culturally informed and multilingual therapists. Hamilton's affordability relative to Toronto has made it a destination for those priced out of the GTA, and therapists regularly address the adjustment challenges of relocation and community rebuilding.
Hoarding therapists in Hamilton, ON Statistics
Hoarding therapists in Hamilton, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $179 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (88%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (76%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (72%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
72%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
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| 28% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 88% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 76% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 72% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 68% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 64% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 56% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 56% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 84% | Senior |
| 80% | Teen |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 72% | Men |
| 72% | Women |
| 68% | LGBTQ+ |
| 60% | Native American |
| 56% | Asian |