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Hoarding Disorder
Hoarding has become a trending topic thanks to popular
television shows and other media. Unfortunately, this has
led to negative, hurtful words regarding people struggling
with hoarding behaviors. We feel it’s important to challenge
this stigma and support those who are brave in seeking help.
Our goal is to provide a therapeutic approach that is supportive,
paced appropriately, and allows you complete control during
treatment. We commit to helping you gain the respect you
deserve and regain a feeling of empowerment and hope.
Clinical Definition
The persistent difficulty discarding or parting
with possessions regardless of their “actual” value.
This difficulty is due to the perceived need to save
items to avoid the distress of discarding them,
resulting in an accumulation of possessions that
compromise living areas thus causing impairment
in social, occupational, or other important areas
of functioning.
Our Approach
Fortunately, more and more research studies are being done on how to effectively
treat hoarding disorder. In addition to being actively involved with the Multnomah
County Hoarding Task Force, the GPS Psychology & Anxiety Clinic offers several
evidence-based treatment options:
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Individual Therapy
Meet with a highly-skilled therapist trained in Exposure Response Prevention. While
we will meet in our offices, much of your therapy will likely take place in your home,
where it’s most effective.
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Group Therapy
Our Adult Anxiety Group is open to anyone 18 or older struggling with any form of
anxiety. Meet with others facing the similar problems, gain support from your peers,
and share your experiences.
Working with Parents
Our team has extensive experience working with children and teens. But we believe
working with parents is equally, if not more, important. We educate parents on
understanding anxiety and recognizing the difference between anxiety and stress.
We also help with identifying well-intentioned behaviors that may be maintaining
your child’s anxiety. Most importantly, we train parents on active listening
enhancement and using empathy to build stronger problem-solving skills.
Parent's Corner
Hoarding disorder in children can be difficult to pin down.
You may feel your child just gets overly attached to their
possessions. You may wonder if they’re sentimental or
if their behaviors are indicative of something problematic.
Below are symptoms that may point towards a hoarding
disorder in your child:
Reluctance discard items that may or may not have
sentimental value (ex. old school work, gum
wrappers, old clothes)
A constant worry about their possessions
Collecting items that seem to have limited value
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