Dr. Elizabeth Vance, PsyD, LCSW
🛡️ Verified ClinicianLicensed Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Dr. Vance is a licensed clinical psychologist and somatic therapy pioneer with over 14 years of clinical outpatient experience. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), somatic down-regulation techniques, and values-based emotional regulation frameworks.
What is definition of Hoarding Disorder in Mental Health Conditions?
Hoarding Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value. Individuals with this disorder often accumulate a large number of possessions, leading to cluttered living spaces that become unusable for their intended purpose. Hoarding Disorder can cause significant distress and impairment in various areas of an individual’s life, including their personal relationships, health, and overall functioning. It is considered a distinct disorder within the category of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
