Is your life feeling out of control? Perhaps you are having difficulty organizing your tasks and time, or you may be overwhelmed with possessions that you no longer need or use, but just can’t let go of them?
Let’s figure things out together! When I work with clients on these issues, we start with a thorough assessment to understand your history and problem areas. The roots of chronic disorganization are varied, and our treatment will be personalized to address your unique situation.
I work with people who have struggles managing their time and/or possessions. The severity of these problems varies among individuals. Therefore it is important to create a treatment plan that targets your specific needs.
Some signs of Chronic Disorganization include:
- Feeling like you are drowning in clutter but can never get the problem under control.
- You’ve tried many systems (read books, etc.) but can’t get a handle on it.
- Constantly running late for appointments.
- Juggling multiple projects but never able to keep them all moving forward.
- Avoiding inviting people to your home due to the disordered environment.
Hoarding Disorder, while sharing some of the symptoms of Chronic Disorganization, tends to be more severe and is a mental health disorder which includes persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value.
The difficulty discarding possessions results in the accumulation of possessions that congest and clutter active living areas and substantially compromises their intended use. If living areas are uncluttered, it is only because of the interventions of third parties (e.g., family members, cleaners, authorities.)
The hoarding causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning (including maintaining a safe environment for self and others).
If you or a family member feel that Hoarding may be a problem I am here to help.