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Current Study

Hoarding Treatment Study

A research study evaluating an evidence-based treatment for older adults struggling with clutter and hoarding.

  • ✓ For adults age 55+
  • ✓ In-person or telehealth options
  • ✓ Compensation provided
New Resource

NEW: Client Treatment Manual

Our newly updated client-facing Cognitive Rehabilitation and Exposure Sorting Therapy (CREST) manual is now available.

Resources

Clinician & Community Resources

Information for professionals, organizations, and community partners interested in hoarding disorder and treatment implementation.

Catherine Ayers, Ph.D., ABPP

Dr. Catherine Ayers

Catherine Ayers, Ph.D., ABPP is a Professor in the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Department of Psychiatry, and faculty member in the San Diego State University (SDSU)/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. Her research focuses on characterizing, developing, and implementing community interventions for older adults with hoarding disorder. Recent work emphasizes personalized treatments, digital delivery, loneliness, and functional interventions.

85+ Peer-reviewed publications (Funded by VA, IOCDF, and County of San Diego)

Chair of San Diego County Older Adult Council

Deputy Associate Chief of Staff, Mental Health Outpatient Operations