The Hoarding Disorder Resource and Training Group

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

Estate Hoarding Clean-Up

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T: 1 800 282 2166
W: estatehoardingcleanup.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.

 

 

 

Serving Houston & Surrounding Areas: The Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Katy, Missouri City, Sugar Land, Pearland, Bellaire, League City, Pasadena, Crosby, Kingwood

Counties served:

Paper Moon Moves

Katie Hustead, Senior Move Manager

162 Garfield Place, 1L
Brooklyn, NY 11215

T: 917-374-1525
E: katie@papermoonmoves.com
W: www.papermoonmoves.com

If you are faced with the challenge of downsizing and moving a senior you love or handling an estate, Paper Moon Moves is here to help.  Since 2009, we have been sorting, selling, donating, and managing our clients' cherished belongings, and ensuring that they have just what they need for the next stage of their lives.

Our Philosophy is simple.  We believe that the accumulation of things can cause us to lose sight of real meaning and joy.  To that end, we spend our days helping people edit their belonging, focusing on the things that make them happy, and letting go of everything else.

Counties served: Brooklyn, New York, Queens, Kings

Address Our Mess

Megan Rafter

415 Commerce Dr.
West Berlin, New Jersey 08094

T: 855-676-7848
E: megan@addressourmess.com or info@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

Dcluttered

Rachel LaQuercia

New York, NY

T: (646) 496-8707

 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

Classically Organized Counseling

Sarah Soboleski

433 Silas Deane Highway 2nd Floor
Wethersfield, CT 06109

T: (860) 598-0901
E: classicallyorganized@gmail.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

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

1051 Riverside Dr. #69
New York, NY 10322

T: 646-774-8044
E: OCDTeam@nyspi.columbia.edu
W: https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/research-clinics/center-ocd-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

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

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

Island Trauma

Doug Baruchin, President;

78 Horseblock Road, Unit 7
Yaphank, NY 11980

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

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

520 Speedwell Ave. Suite 101
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.

 

Alternate Address:

208 Lenox Ave. Suite 244
Westfield, NJ 07090

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

Jacqueline Saltzman

Jacqueline Saltzman, LSW, LMSW

26 Buff Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670

T: 201-970-4250
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

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

Organize with Faith

Faith Roberson, Certified Life Coach and Professional Organizer

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

Lynne Palumbo Organizing

Lynn Palumbo

Hastings-on-Hudson, New York 10706

T: 914-584-5161
E: lynne@lporganizing.com
W: https://www.lporganizing.com/

If you have ever had a desire to become organize and were not sure how to get started and what to do first, I can guide you to make a plan to address your specific needs.  Think past the words "decluttering" and "organization" to see how our work can bring you big benefits in the following areas:

Residential Organizing

Kitchen, gadgets and pantry: Know what you have, what you need, where to find it, and make meal times and clean up easier than ever.

Bedrooms: Bedrooms are for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Reclaim serenity in your sanctuary.

Closets: Edit your wardrobe and boxed keepsakes to make the best use of your most treasured real-estate: your closet.

Playrooms, garages, attics – you name it!: We can create space in whatever room you need!

Have a home office? Check out my paperwork and small business services!

Streamlining Systems
for Home Office and Small Business

Paper management
Customized filing systems
Time and schedule management
Set up online bill payment systems
Prune your overflowing email inbox & subscriptions
Establish storage systems

I will help you to make the most of your time by developing a plan and useful strategies made specifically for you.

Our solutions will save you time, energy and money – now that’s valuable!

Downsizing and Move Preparation

Let me help clean out your space to maximize marketability and salability. Organized, serene houses sell for more than those with clutter. It’s a fact! Let’s unearth more of your money for the sale.

Truly start fresh after the change of address! I’ll help you move in, unpack and set up new systems in your new space

Sometimes empty-nesters need a little help downsizing after the demands on their home have shifted. I can help you re-envision the space you’ve lived in for all those years.

Compulsive Hoarding and Chronic Disorganization
 

My core values of establishing a safe space, listening first, collaborating on an action plan, and following through with gentle accountability are just the spark needed to start moving forward.

What may seem like an overwhelming task becomes a joint effort – we will move toward your goal in step-by-step manageable increments.

To be clear, it’s your stuff. You’re the decision-maker.

Let’s set a time to connect and talk about your needs.

Counties served: Westchester, Rockland, Putnam