The Hoarding Disorder Resource and Training Group

Classically Organized Counseling

Sarah Soboleski

433 Silas Deane Highway 2nd Floor
Wethersfield, CT 06109

T: (860) 598-0901
E: classicallyorganized@gmail.com
W: www.cocounselingct.com

Are you feeling bogged down by the stuff in your life? Do you feel depressed and depleted in your own living space? Do you find yourself paralyzed and frustrated by your physical and/or mental clutter? Have you tried repeatedly to get organized without success? I can help get your mind and home in harmony. Please join me in taking that first step on your organizing journey. Take a baby step now & visit my website at www.cocounselingct.com & sign up for my weekly blog where you can learn more about me and my working style.
With my therapeutic skill-set as a Clinical Social Worker & my organizing expertise as a Professional Organizer, I bring a unique perspective to working with individuals struggling with hoarding disorder, chronic disorganization, depression & ADHD. I combine in-office therapy with in-home hands-on work for maximum treatment benefit.
I hold various certifications through the Institute for Challenging Disorganization and I'm a member of the CT Hoarding Working Group, a statewide task force focused on hoarding disorder. I am accepting new clients and have weeknight appointments on Mondays & Thursdays and availability on Saturday mornings.

Specialties

Hoarding
Depression
ADHD

Issues

Chronic Impulsivity
Coping Skills
Life Transitions

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Stress

Client Focus
Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Treatment Approach
Treatment Orientation

Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Experiential Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Relational
Strength Based

Modality

Individuals
Group

Counties served: Hartford

Senior Care Management LLC

Barbara Bristow, LCSW; Jan McCurdy, LCSW, RG

261 Upper Ferry Road
Ewing, NJ 08628

E: info@seniorcaremgt.com
W: www.seniorcaremgt.com

One-to-one therapeutic relationship building; practical aspects - cleanout, placement, respite care arrangements; coordination of home issues; homecare staff available

Counties served: Mercer, Middlesex, Hunterdon

Changing Places, LLC

Paula Meighan, RN, LMSW

41 Soulard St.
Harrison, New York 10528

T: (914) 381-1022
E: paula@changingplaces.info
W: www.changingplaces.info

Older Adults planning to move often face daunting tasks: paring down their belongings, making decisions about what should be saved, sold or given away, then actually moving and settling in to a new home.  The organizational and physical tasks associated with the planning and moving can be overwhelming.

Sometimes people feel smothered with too many items, and may be moving from clutter into chaos.  Paula can assess  to help them initiate a supportive plan of action to reopen their space and enjoy a functional home once more.  Paula has completed training in Hoarding Disorder, and understands the complexity of this issue.

Counties served: Fairfield, Westchester, New York

Mary Lynn Halland

Mary Lynn Halland

340 East 57th St. Suite 4A
New York, NY 10022

T: (917) 657-0943
E: marylynn@crny.net

My professional services are a hybrid blending of professional organizing and life skills coach.  I work with client to organize, recycle, donate and clear out.  My specialized training is with people with challenging hoarding issues.

Counties served: New York

Project ORE - The Educational Alliance

Jack Sherrat

331 E. 12th St.
New York, NY 10003

T: 212.780.5436
W: www.edalliance.org

Since 1987, Project ORE has served emergency kosher meals and provided counseling, case management, and other support services to isolated, poor, homeless, and mentally ill Jews.  It is the only program of its kind in New York City.  Based on the mezzanine floor of 331 E. 12th Street, Project ORE provides kosher, family-style community meals including a buffet breakfast, hot lunch, and food packages for Shabbat. 

Project ORE offers classes in art, poetry, mental health issues, educational trips, and health and wellness.  We provide a Jewish experience through a weekly Oneg Shabbat, provide licensed clinical social workers to help with housing referrals, assistance with entitlements and benefits, referrals for psychiatric counseling, medical treatment, and crisis intervention for emergency situations. 

Under the direction of Program Director Jack Sherrat, assessment and assistance is provided for those challenged with hoarded environments on the lower East Side and East Village of NYC.

Counties served: New York

Connie Rosenberg & Associates Care Management, Inc.

Connie Rosenberg, MPS, RN, CCM, CMC - Elyse Weber-Sacks,MSW, LSW, CMC - Lisa Monday,MSW, LCSW, CMC - Ricki Weiser, MSW, LSW, CMC

20 Community Place, Suite 8
Morristown, NJ 07960

T: 973-984-3707
E: info@crcaremgmnt.com
W: www.connierosenbergcaremanagement.com

Our nurses and social workers provide care management in the homes of people with hoarding disorder.  We can consult with family members, conduct an assessment of the home environment, evaluate for safety, develop a care plan, and provide crisis intervention services.

Counties served: Morris, Essex, Union, Somerset, Sussex, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson

Compassionate Eldercare Solutions

Jamie D. Spielberg, BA, CMC

48 Bi State Plaza
Old Tappan, NJ 07675

T: 201-841-4955
E: jds@eldercaresvs.com
W: www.eldercaresvs.com

Our goal is to create a better quality of life for individuals with hoarding disorder. We do this by conducting a thorough care assessment, determine potential safety issues, develop an action plan, coordinate services and help monitor the situation in the home. 

Counties served: Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Sussex, Warren, Essex

Caring Choices

Maryann Porosky, LCSW, C-ASWCM, Director

420 Boulevard, Suite 101
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

T: 973-627-4087
E: porosky@caringchoicesgcm.com
W: www.CaringChoicesgcm.com

Caring Choices - Seasoned professionals with specialized experience working with the hoarder and their family with practical solutions and guidance with plans for the future.

Counties served: Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union

Susan F. Cohn, LCSW, MPH

Ardsley, NY

T: 914-629-9593
E: pjdsfc@aol.com

Susan is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with a private practice in Ardsley, NY.  She has extensive experience in working with people with hoarding disorder, using the clinical modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and exposure therapy.  She regularly collaborates with care managers and other disciplines as part of a harm reduction approach to creating a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment.  Some insurances accepted for office visits.  Home visits are fee for service.

Counties served: Westchester

BrightStar Care

Patricia Preztunik, President & Owner; Bianna Eskin, RN, BSN, Director of Nursing

70 Kinderkamack Road
Emerson, NJ 07630

T: 201-483-8490
E: patricia.preztunik@brightstarcare.com
W: BrightStarCare.com

BrightStar Care provides a range of professional services including, non-medical specialty companions, personal care, skilled nurses, and therapies, all in your home/ residence.

Counties served: Bergen, Hudson, Passaic

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Suzanne Brown, RN, CCM

Suzanne Brown, RN, CCM

PO Box 105
Old Greenwich, CT 06870

T: 917-589-3369
E: suzanne3brown@gmail.com

Suzanne is a Registered Nurse and Certified Care Manager; with over 20 years of Health Care experience; and over 5 years of working with hoarding clients.  Suzanne is able to quickly engage and motivate clients while maintaining respect and dignity.

Suzanne has an excellent ability to assess situations and develop a coordinated plan of action.  If referrals are needed; Suzanne has a large network of highly specialized colleagues.

 

Suzanne has been a member of the Greenwich Hoarding Task Force for 2 years.

"I advocate for clients to access desired/needed services."

Counties served: Westchester, Fairfield

Margo Tucker Care Management

Margo Tucker, MSW, CSW

360 Forest Drive
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

T: 201-310-0901
E: margotuck@yahoo.com

Counties served: Bergen

Elder Care Family Services

Dr. Tracey Rosenhand, Ph.D., LCSW, ACSW

PO Box 10476
New Brunswick, NJ 08906

T: 732-985-7922
E: trose@eldercarefamily.com
W: www.eldercarefamily.com

Services to persons with a hoarding disorder include an in-home assessment; working closely with the client to develop a realistic care plan; conferring with social service and medical professionals, including Adult Protective Services; and crisis intervention.

Counties served: Middlesex, Mercer, Somerset, Union

ServPro of Scarsdale / Mount Vernon

Hillary and Forrest Sheperd

645 South Third Ave.
Mount Vernon, New York 10550

T: 914-699-5181
E: info@servprosmv.com

Sensitive professionals who are trained in cleaning and containing hoarding situations.  Able to help clients and their families sort and make decisions regarding saving, recycling, donating and/or disposing.  Discreet uniforms and vehicles.  They can even assist with shredding discarding personal documents and paperwork.

-Fire and Water clean-up and resortation; hoarding and estate cleaning and move-outs (and storage)

- Disaster response to flooding, mold removal, biohazard and blood pathogens, dehumidification

- Air duct and HVAC cleaning - biohazardous material removal - cleaning of carpets, upholstery, drapes and blinds

- Deodorization

-Pest Infestation and bed bug clean-ups after extermination.

Counties served: Bronx, Westchester, Fairfield

Family Support Care Management, LLC

Dawn Thomas, MSW, LCSW, C-ASWCM

165 Cedar Knolls Road
Whippany, NJ 07981

T: 201-803-4131
E: dawnthomas218@yahoo.com

Counties served: Morris, Passaic, Bergen

Cozy Oasis, Inc.

Ashley Warmington

Brooklyn, New York

T: 718-986-5942
E: ashley@cozyoasis.nyc
W: www.cozyoasis.nyc

Cozy Oasis specializes in creating comfortable spaces for people to live and think.  We will clean and organize your space so that you can have a fresh start.  Your home is a safe place and we want to make it your Cozy Oasis.  Our company was founded in 2015 in Brooklyn, NY by Ashley Warmington.  With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Neuroscience, and an MBA, Ms. Warmington has utilized her education to create a tailored experience for each client.  Ms. Warmington built a team based on characteristics such as compassion, honesty, and kindness.  As a result, Cozy Oasis offers cleaning, garbage removal and organization services with the purpose of enhancing the life of the client.

Our Staff:  Each staff member signs a Non-disclosure agreement to legally assure our client's privacy.  They are trained in recognizing the difference between a biohazard and memorabilia.  Our team takes special attention to follow any special instructions given by the client or their liaison prior to the cleaning.

Our Approach:  A support team is invaluable during this process.  We prefer to work in conjunction with our client's therapist, liaison and/or family members.  Together we can create a strategy for the initial deep cleaning and any follow up services.

Services and Areas: 

- Kitchen Cleaning Organization

- Kitchen Drawer and Cabinet Cleaning

- Fridge Cleaning and Organizing

- Dust, Mop, Sweep and Disinfecting

- Bedroom Cleaning and Closet Organization

- Bathroom Garbage Disposal and Cleaning

- General Garbage Disposal and Removal

- Weekly and Biweekly Home Cleaining Services

Counties served: Kings

Peace of Mind Care Management Services, LLC

Trish Colucci, RN -BC, CCM - Starr Ramella, BSW, CSW - Rhea Scott, LPN

PO Box 495
Flanders, NJ 07836, New Jersey 07836

T: 973-459-9966
E: trish@peaceofmindcare.com
W: www.peaceofmindcare.com

Peace of Mind care managers have received specialized training and education in the care of those who hoard.  We are pleased and prepared to assist caregivers and family members who are facing any situation where hoarding is interfering with their ability to care for a loved one.

Counties served: Morris, Passaic, Essex, Somerset, Middlesex, Hudson, Bergen, Sussex

Thomson Blueprints for Living, LLC

Diane Thomson, M.S., COC, Professional Organizer and Life Management Coach

West Orange, NJ 07052

T: 973-534-7974
E: diane@ThomsonBlueprints.com
W: www.ThomsonBlueprints,com

Knowledgeable team of professional organizers respectfully assists with sorting, decision making, and downsizing. Once the clutter is cleared, systems and routines are designed with the client to support the maintenance of a clutter free environment. Collaboration wih client's mental health professional requested.

Counties served: Essex, Union, Somerset, Hudson, Bergen, Passaic, Middlesex, Morris

Metropolitan Elder Care

Janet T. Smith, LCSW, ACSW, C-ASWCM

20 West Mosholu Parkway South Suite 34M
Bronx, New York 10468

T: (929) 227-0069
E: Janet@MetropolitanElderCare.com
W: www.MetropolitanElderCare.com

For over 27 years, Ms. Smith has specialized  in client advocacy, developing  plans of care, educating clients and families about available resources including government and other entitlements, and facilitating appropriate discharge planning for a successful transition back to community living. on their behalf, providing education about government and private resources to meet their care needs and discharge planning for transiting back to community living.

Ms. Smith has served as a hospital and community liaison, a director of nursing home social work and admissions and director of health care public relations. Ms. Smith’s has an extensive knowledge of sub-acute care rehabilitation and home care. As a result of her broad experience, Ms. Smith is knowledgeable about current health care practices and is able to navigate its modern complexities in order to help clients access needed services.

“It is most important that the needs of the individual are met and they feel empowered with pertinent resources, allowing them to function up to their highest capacity, whether they are living at home or in a facility” Ms. Smith is a staunch advocate for her clients and is passionate about helping to maintain their dignity and honor their integrity.

Ms. Smith has advanced training in working with clients with Hoarding Disorder both in the community and in residential setting.  Her approach to Harm Reduction services to regain functional, comfortable and safe living space is respectful and professional. 

Counties served: Bronx, New York, Westchester

Extreme Hoarding Clean-Up

Ken Brown

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T: 1-844-246-2733
E: info@extremehoardingcleanup.com
W: http://www.extremehoardingcleanup.com/

We do not charge travel, mileage, or hotel rooms, as some other companies do. we have stream lined our cost, to better help our clients. our prices are competitive with local companies , and most of the time 15% to 20 %  less. We understand that most people work during the week we do work weekends at no additional charge. Week end rates are the same as weekly rates. Call for free estimate

Hoarding, gross filth cleanup and the removal of trash and debris from a hoarding site, typically involves cleaning the building or residence that a reasonable person would find uninhabitable. Often this is due to a combination of filth and debris from hoarding, fecal matter, excessive trash, expired food, odor, boxed items, mold, mildew, etc., these extreme situations often require the services of trained professionals. The task of cleaning an area of gross filth, often referred to as hoarding cleanup, can be challenging and often impossible for an individual untrained in decontamination and odor removal. Our technicians are trained in locating and safely eliminating mold, mildew, asbestos and fecal matter can contribute to serious illnesses if proper precautions are not taken while cleaning a gross filth or hoarding site.

Counties served:

Matt Baier Organizing, LLC

Matt Baier, Owner / Kim Milera, Account Manager / Marlie Reid, Director of Operations

14 Forest Lawn Ave, #B6
Stamford, CT 06905

T: office: 203.428.6294 / cell: 203.253.8414
E: Matt@MattBaier.com
W: www.MattBaier.com

At Matt Baier Organizing, LLC, we take a team approach to organizing, which means we are able to work faster, safer and more economically.  The first member of the team is the client, as the key decision- maker.  It is our job to make those decisions significantly easier.

Our specialty is navigating the physical clutter, and we know that only represents the tip of the iceberg.  The "emotional clutter" is hidden below the surface.  We don't specialize in that, be we seek partnerships with those who do, whether it is the client's therapist or a counselor/therapist who is brought in to the case.

All our organizers are employees, who are bonded and insured.  We are associated with the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), and Matt Baier is the upcoming NAPO-CT President.  We are also professional members of the Institute of Challenging Disorganization (ICD) and the Connecticut Hoarding Working Group.

Counties served: Fairfield, Westchester

Alexa Servadidio. LCSW, PLLC

Alexa Servadidio

585 North Barry Ave
Mamaroneck, NY 10543

T: 914-396-2435
E: alexa29@aol.com

Licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist trained to work with people with hoarding disorder and self-neglect issues.

See my Facebookp page: Insight in to Healing.

Counties served: Westchester

Jacqueline Saltzman

Jacqueline Saltzman, LSW, LMSW

26 Buff Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670

T: 201-567-3800
E: jacki@JScaremgr.com

I approach each client with sensitivity and respect for their life choices and possessions that depict who they are.  Hoarders are encouraged to collaborate on bettering their environment via supportive measures and a fluid plan.

Counties served: Bergen, Bronx, New York

Address Our Mess

Megan Rafter

415 Commerce Dr.
West Berlin, New Jersey 08094

T: 855-676-7848
E: megan@addressourmess.com
W: http:www.clutterhoardingcleanup.com

We assist clients who have hoarding behaviors with clutter removal, deep cleaning, with the goal of returning their home to a safe and functional living environment.

Counties served: Albany, Atlantic, Allegany, Bergen, Bronx, Brooklyn, Broome, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Cumberland, Delaware, Dutchess, Erie, Essex, Essex, Fairfield, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Gloucester, Greene, Hamilton, Hartford, Herkimer, Hudson, Hunterdon, Jefferson, Kings, Lewis, Litchfield, Livingston, Madison, Mercer, Middlesex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Monroe, Montgomery, Morris, Nassau, New Haven, New London, New York, Niagara, Ocean, Onandaga, Oneida, Ontario, Orange, Orleans, Oswego, Otsego, Passaic, Putnam, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Salem, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Schuyler, Seneca, Somerset, St. Lawrence, Steuben, Suffolk, Sullivan, Sussex, Tioga, Tolland, Tompkins, Ulster, Union, Warren, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Westchester, Windham, Wyoming, Yates

Island Trauma

Doug Baruchin, President; Sean McCormack, Project Manager

1600 No. Ocean Ave. #16
Holtsville, NY 11742

T: 631-804-0780
E: sean@islandtrauma.com
W: www.islandtrauma.com

Island Trauma Services provides expert Hoarding Cleanup Services and Clutter Cleaning and Removal throughout New York, Long Island, Connecticut and New Jersey. We understand the sensitive nature that accompanies a hoarding cleanup. Our goal is to make our clients feel safe and comfortable with the cleanup process. We will take it one step at a time and proceed as slow or as quickly based on our client's needs. We do not have a one size fits all approach. There is no reason to feel embarrassed, we have performed many hoarding cleanup jobs from Level one to Level five. We will work within your budget and at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Hoarding is characterized by the accumulation of large amounts of items that can make a home unsafe and no longer a viable living space. With this level of content accumulation, there are inherent dangers that may exist in the living space which require trained professionals to assess and treat the area.

Hoarding can also be associated with animal waste, human waste and in some cases, decomposition. Gross filth can contain a variety of pathogens capable of causing physical illness and sometimes even death. Complete remediation and restoration of these areas can be a difficult and time consuming task. Island Trauma Services technicians are trained to handle these situations. Protecting you and your family is our primary concern. We make every effort to preserve salvageable items and always work in a compassionate, discreet and professional manner.

Island Trauma Services provides expert extreme cleaning services that incorporate property cleanup, odor removal, sanitation and disinfection. Our professional team of highly trained technicians will declutter and clean the area thoroughly. We will make every effort to perform the cleanup as quickly as possible. We will assist in the sorting of the items to separate any salvageable property and valuables. Property that requires temporary removal such as furniture and personal belongings can be stored in a secure place. Structural contents such as carpets, curtains, appliances, can be cleaned or removed depending on their condition and the customers’ needs. We will thoroughly clean and decontaminate the home. Restoration of the home to a livable and clean condition is our goal.

Water Removal and Flood Damage Restoration

A broken pipe, flood or sewer backup are situations that need to be dealt with quickly and handled by a staff with the training and knowledge to make certain that the job is done right. The proper drying and sanitizing of a structure goes beyond simple extraction and air movement. Through the use of state of the art moisture detection equipment and continual monitoring, ITS makes certain that your home is thoroughly restored to its pre-loss condition.  Out team is comprised of IICRC certified technicians, trained in the latest and most effective techniques used in the drying process.

Mold Removal Mold Remediation

When a water event is not dealt with in a timely fashion, it may result in a mold condition. Mold can grow on organic or cellulosic material such as sheet rock, wood, paper or cardboard (particularly in a warm and moist environment). Aside from its unpleasant odor, mold can have an adverse effect to your health and respiratory system. With Applied Microbial Remediation training, the team at Island Trauma Services are trained to eradicate mold damage the right way.  Proper mold remediation techniques include the use of Air Filtration Systems, High Efficiency Particulate Air Vacuuming and even pre and post remediation air testing to qualify results

Island Trauma Services, Inc. specializes in Crime Scene Cleanup, Blood Cleanup, Suicide Cleanup, Unattended Death Cleanup, Accident Scene Cleanup, Hoarding Cleanup, Clutter Cleaning and Removal, Extreme Cleaning, Decontamination and Disinfection, Water Removal and Flood Damage Restoration, and Mold Remediation. We are experts in all forms of aftermath and trauma cleanup throughout Long Island, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. We provide complete emergency biohazard remediation cleaning services for New York, Long Island, Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, New Jersey and Connecticut 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are in need of Biohazard Remediation and Trauma Cleanup Specialists, please call us today. We understand the challenges facing our customers when they contact us, and we will do our utmost to assist you every step of the way. We will perform a No-Obligation inspection and provide you with a detailed estimate of the work to be performed. We will assist you in negotiating with your insurance carrier and work with you for a payment plan that suits your needs. Island Trauma Services, Inc. is a fully insured corporation, a BBB accredited business and all of our technicians are trained and certified. ITS is here to help.

Counties served: Bronx, Brooklyn, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk, Westchester, Fairfield, Morris, Bergen

International Treatment Center for Anxiety, Trauma, OCD, and Related Disorders

Dr. Javier Ballesteros

295 Madison Avenue, Suite 707
New York, NY 10017

T: 415-238-4609
E: jballesterosgomez@gmail.com
W: www.centeranxietyocd.com

Javier Ballesteros, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist specialized in anxiety, trauma, OCD, and related disorders. He has more than ten years of practicing psychotherapy. Dr. Javier is highly trained and specialized in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and exposure and response prevention (ERP). In addition, he has also significant training and experience in mindfulness meditation, schema therapy, positive psychology, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.

Dr. Javier is originally from Spain, and has lived for the past twenty years in the United States. He is fully bilingual in English and in Spanish, and he conducts therapy in both languages.

Qualifications

License No. and State: 020400 New York

Finances

Accepts Insurance: Yes
Accepted Payment Methods: American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Accepted Insurance Plans

All Out-of-Network insurances
Cigna

Out of Network

 

Location

Anxiety, Trauma, OCD, and Related Disorders
295 Madison Avenue 
Suite 707
New York, New York 10017

Additional Location

Anxiety, Trauma, OCD, and Related Disorders
330 West 58th Street 
Suite 203
New York, New York 10019
(415) 367-4185 

 

Specialties

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD

Issues

ADHD
Behavioral Issues
Depression
Hoarding

Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress

Client Focus

Alternative Languages: Spanish

Age

Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Adults
Elders (65+)

Treatment Approach
Treatment Orientation

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical (DBT)
Humanistic
Integrative
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Psychodynamic
Somatic
Strength Based
Trauma Focused

Modality

Individuals
Group

Counties served: New York, Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester

AMR Care Group

Marideth Morgan, LMSW

500 N. Broadway. Suite 222
Jericho, NY 11753

T: 516-605-0434
E: amr@amrcaregroup.com
W: www.amrcaregroup.com

As trained care managers / social workers we can help clients with hoarding disorder issues.  We offer therapeutic counseling as well as assistance with active assistance during harm reduction or reoganizatoin of home space.

Counties served: Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, New York

Susan S. Groppe Consulting, LLC

Susan Groppe

32 Roundtop Rd.
Yonkers, NY 10710

T: (914) 779-0031
E: SSGOTR@aol.com
W: www.elderservicesny.com

On-going Care Management support for hoarding cases as well as other aging issues.  .

Susan, has assisted with multiple hoarding cases using her expertise in care management.  On going support is provided and she has a large network for referrals to other professional's to assist the client.  Susan is very familiar with assisted living to be used either as a respite or permanent placement. 
Susan, also has a license in Occupational Therapy which enables her to provide safe home assessments.
She also files medicaid and pool trust applications.
 

Counties served: Westchester, Bronx, Rockland

Plan Today for Tomorrow

Salvatore M. DiCostanzo, Esq., Jennifer L. Bienenstock, Esq.

350 Theodore Fremd Ave.
Rye, NY 10580

T: (914) 925-1010
E: smd@mfd-law.com
W: http://www.plantodayfortomorrow.com

Salvatore M. DiCostanzo is a partner with the firm of , Maker, Fragale & DiCostanzo,  LLP.  Mr DiCostanzo is an attorney and accountant whose main areas of practice include Elder Law, Trusts and Estates, and Tax Law. Mr. DiCostanzo is one of only a few attorneys in New York State who actively understands the legal and clinical issues of hoarding behavior and self neglect.  Mr. DiCostanzo is a member of the Advisory Panel for the Hoarding Disorder Resource and Training Group. He is a frequent author and lecturer on elder law, legal issues of hoarding and tax topics.

 

Mr. DiCostanzo also has an office in Yorktown Heights for clients in Northern Westchester and Putnam Counties.

Counties served: Westchester, Putnam, New York, Queens

Columbia Univ. Dept of Psychiatiry - Anxiety Disorder Clinic / OCD and Related Disorders

1051 Riverside Dr. #69
New York, NY 10322

T: 646.744.8062
W: https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/research-clinics/center-obsessive-compulsive-treatment-and-related-disorders

Founded in 1982, the Anxiety Disorders Clinic was the first in the nation devoted to research and treatment of anxiety problems. Although the idea that anxiety could take the form of specific disorders had been increasingly recognized, little systematic information about these disorders was available at the time. The clinic has been a driving force behind the recent advances in the recognition, understanding, and/or treatment of anxiety disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder(link is external), panic disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and others. Our counterpart Hispanic Clinic offers research treatment in Spanish and is a valuable asset in the community.

The OCD research program is dedicated to the mission of improving the lives of people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders by conducting cutting edge research to transform how we understand and treat these disorders. For the patients of today, we examine how to combine and sequence current treatments to maximize outcome, and we explore novel treatments. For the patients of tomorrow, we collaborate with experts in neuroimaging, genetics, and basic science to examine what causes obsessions and compulsions.

Our Specialities

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) treatment
Exposure and response prevention (EX/RP; ERP)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Medication Treatment for OCD

Counties served: Bronx, New York, Westchester, Rockland

Lynne Palumbo Organizing, LLC

Lynne Palumbo

Hastings-on-Hudson, New York 10706

T: 914.584.5161
E: lynne@lporganizing.com
W: www.lporganizing.com

Lynne Palumbo Organizing, LLC specializes in helping people who suffer with chronic disorganization as well as compulsive hoarding behaviors.  Lynne has worked with clients for more than 10 years, and is an active member of both the Institute of Challenging Disorganization (ICD) and the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO)

The core values of Lynne Palumbo Organizing LLC of establishing a safe space, listening first, collaborating on an action plan, and following through with gentle accountability, are just the spark and support you need to start moving forward.

Lynne respects her client's possessions and understands the levels of attachment people can hold to their belongings.  What may seem like an overwhelming task becomes a joint effort as we move toward your goal in step-by-step, manageable increments.

Typically, chronic disorganization and hoarding behaviors impact more than just the person exhibiting the behaviors.  Lynn has personal expertise in family systems and has established proven practices to work collaboratively through the decision making necessary to unravel complex projects.  If need be, Lynne Palumbo Organizing, LLC can provide a trusted clean out crew.  They come in with care, and we guide them through the clean out.

It is essential to note, that every project is conducted taking special care to protect the clients privacy, while maintaining a protocol that ensures the utmost confidentiality of the clients information. 

Specialities:

Down-sizing and Life Transitions

Hoarding Behaviors

Chronic Disorganization

Counties served: Bergen, Fairfield, Rockland, Westchester

Dcluttered

Rachel LaQuercia

New York, NY

T: (646) 496-8707
E: rachel@dcluttered.com
W: www.dcluttered.com

 Working together, we will enhance your space while preserving those items which are meaningful to you.   Dcluttered excels in organizing bedrooms, closets, and the kitchen.  We help identify how to reclaim the space in your home and make it functional and liveable. We can help streamline paperwork, bills and filing systems.

Dcluttered specializes in the organizational tasks associated with loss, bereavement and hoarding.

Counties served: New York, Queens, Westchester, Brooklyn

Organize with Faith

Faith Roberson, LCSW, RN

Based out of Manhattan
New York, New York

T: 1.805.296.8080
E: faith@faithroberson.com
W: www.faithroberson.com

Organize with Faith® delivers residential organizing and wellness life coaching services, designed to alleviate clutter, inspire confidence, and restore the integrity and balance of your space.  Organize with Faith® is a bonded and insured organization.

Organize with Faith® was founded by Faith Roberson, a member of NAPO (The National Association of Professional Organizers). As a professional home organizer and Integrative Wellness Life coach, Faith coaches her clients to overcome their attachments to their space and belongings by offering a range of tools and techniques such as: aromatherapy, reframing through use of empowering and motivational language, emotional processing and release techniques, sorting and placement and decluttering.  Together, Faith can assist you in sorting through your belongings at a comfortable and focused pace to alleviate clutter, inspire confidence, and resotre the integrity and balance of your space. 

Each Residential Organizer and Down-sizing Specialist provided by Organize with Faith® is trained to work with and for the client and their support group, to ensure safety and comfort in their home.  We offer a range of services committed to professionalism, discretion, simplicitiy, and resolution that holds true through all seasons of life.

All services customized to your needs

RESIDENTIAL ORGANIZATION

Let your home be the best reflection of you

Assess the possibilities of your space
Efficiently declutter your closets and living areas
Research, purchase, or build new storage as needed
Reorganize your storage and living spaces for maximum value

TRANSITION AND MOVE MANAGEMENT

Organize your possessions to ensure you can find them in your new home

Declutter before move
Organize sales, donation, or disposal of unwanted items
Schedule movers and cleaning service for arrival and departure
Organize desired rooms in your new home or storage

AGING IN PLACE, SENIOR MOVE MANAGEMENT, AND/OR ESTATE ORGANIZATION

Providing transitional care in time of need

Catalog keepsakes and memorabilia
Work with senior to downsize and declutter
Shred and/or secure important documents
Organize and prepare contents for appraisal and auction
Transport and disperse items as determined by beneficiaries
Work closely with family, care managers, and/or estate professionals to ensure comfort and/or closure

ORGANIZATION CONSULTING

A detailed guide that you can follow at your own pace

On-site home assessments and initial consultation(s)
Detailed declutter, organizing, and spatial design strategy
Could include coaching options

COACHING AND MAINTENANCE

An ongoing guide to becoming clutter-free and organized

Coaching Calls
On-site visits
Focus on specific tasks to strengthen your organizing potential
Working with members of household or office to create and maintain organization

Counties served: Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Westchester

O’Brien Care Management Services, LLC

Sheila O'Brien, RN, BSN, CMC

1000 Church Hill Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825

T: 1-203-520-9809
E: sheila.obrien@obriencaremanagement.com
W: www.obriencaremanagement.com

O'Brien Care Management Services, LLC, specialize in working with people in the community with chronic disorganization, issues of self-neglect due to medical / personal issues, and hoarding disorder.  A seasoned team lead by nurse Sheila O'Brien, we understand the psychological complexities that compound hoarded / high -content homes, and are trained in how to respectfully work collaboratively with each client.  Upon assessment and engagement, O'Brien Care Management Services, LLC can assist in developing a plan of care and identifying additional supportive services, such as: therapists; professional organizers; cleaning services, etc., to ensure that all scopes of care are utilized for maximum success.  We have repeatedly assisted clients in re-establishing  healthy- safe - comfortable  homes. Our ability to advocacy ithrough mediation with landlords, building management companies and municipal code enforecement agencies has enabled our clients to proceed in the cleaning "harm reduction" process at negotiated, reasonable time frames.  Our experience speaks to our understanding.

Counties served: Fairfield, New Haven, Westchester, New York