Changing Your Relationship to Clutter
You tried clearing out the clutter on your own but haven’t made a dent. Maybe your family tried to help too but it just ended in a fight. Every time you’ve looked for help, you were rushed or shamed. Maybe you’ve even watched the TV show and thought that was your only option.
You might be carrying the belongings of someone you lost because you don’t want to lose them all over again. Perhaps you have adapted so well, you’ve almost stopped noticing the clutter altogether.
Or maybe you love someone who is struggling but you can’t seem to help without making it worse.
You’ve tried reaching out for help before.
This time can be different.
I work with people who struggle with clutter and accumulation — and I know that “struggling” doesn’t even begin to cover it. Alongside the clutter comes grief, isolation, loneliness, and complete overwhelm. My approach is collaborative, and entirely at your pace. Nothing happens without your say-so. We figure out what matters to you together.
You are not a before photo or a public spectacle. You deserve help that actually feels like help.
If you or a loved one are getting lost in the clutter, please reach out. I would love to meet you and find a way forward. You don’t need to navigate this alone.
You deserve to have your home feel like home again.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I understand that trustworthy care can be difficult to find. I believe that real change doesn’t happen in isolation which makes compassionate care all the more important.
Most treatment for hoarding disorder has relied heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I use a narrative approach to personalize the research to make it work for you.
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It is common to think about hoarding behavior as an individual problem. It’s only one person hoarding the stuff, right?
Even if only one person is hoarding possessions, it can impact everyone. Excessive clutter can contribute to increased conflict, make existing struggles worse, and impact the safety and health of other family members living in the home.
I believe that involving families and loved ones in the process of healing leads to lasting change. You all deserve to have a home you can live in.
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I understand how difficult it can be to watch as your loved one acquires possessions and fills their home. You may be fearing for their health and safety. If you live with them, it can feel like there is nothing you can do.
Even if your loved one does not agree to therapy, I can still offer you support. Please reach out so you can get help to cope with the stress that comes with excessive clutter.
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Not necessarily. A telehealth “house tour”, as I like to call them, can be a helpful way to show me what the conditions of your home are like. However, it is not the only way.
I understand how vulnerable it is to share your space with another person, especially a stranger. I can provide an initial assessment that does not require you to show me your home if you do not feel comfortable with that.
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Yes — Though your first instinct may be to seek in-home support, this can be an overwhelming step. Allowing someone else into your personal space is vulnerable. Telehealth can be an excellent format for understanding your unique challenges.
Additionally, if you have any health or mobility challenges that make it difficult to come to a session in person, we can still make valuable progress over telehealth.
Both couples and family therapy can be done virtually as well.
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Covey is a solo practice, so I do not currently have the resources to provide in-home support.
However, I am happy to collaborate with any trusted helpers in your support network. Ask about a Release of Information if you are interested in having your care coordinated with your doctor, psychiatrist, home organizers, junk removal team, or other care provider.