Diagnostic Assessments

Completing a diagnostic assessment can be a helpful first step in learning more about your symptoms. For those interested in participating in one of our research studies, we offer a free diagnostic assessment during your initial visit. To see if you are eligible, check out our Current Studies page to see what type of studies we are currently recruiting for. If you have questions, feel free to contact us at (305)-284-5394 or pasolab@miami.edu.

Self-Help Group for the Treatment of Hoarding Disorder

This self-help group is led by a bachelor’s level clinician in the Program for Anxiety, Stress, & OCD at the University of Miami. The group involves teaching strategies to help with sorting, discarding, and reducing acquiring behaviors. We hope that this group will lead to a decrease in hoarding symptoms and improved quality of life.

Participating involves 13 meetings held weekly in the evenings. We also ask that you complete three assessments consisting of interviews and questionnaires throughout the class. One month after the program ends you will also be asked to complete a check-in assessment over the phone.

There is a participation fee of $100 which covers the cost of materials and books for the group.

We are not currently enrolling for this class. However, if this sounds like something you are interested in or would like more information, please contact us at (305)-284-5394 or pasolab@miami.edu.

PASO Individual Treatment

Our doctoral student clinicians provide individualized one-on-one empirically supported treatment for adults under the supervision of Dr. Kiara Timpano. Conditions treated include: anxiety disorders (panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias), OCD, hoarding disorder, and related conditions (tic disorders, trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, and body dysmorphic disorder). Fees range from $30-120 on a sliding scale. Please note that the clinic is staffed by members of our research lab and thus clinician availability is very limited. At this time, it is hard for us to determine how long you may have to wait for services. Please call for more information.

Screening Process for Individual Treatment

In order to schedule an appointment, there are a couple of steps to the process:

1. You will first complete a brief phone screen with a member of our team, to see if our program might be a good fit for you. Contact us at (305) 284-5394 or pasolab@miami.edu. If you have participated in another PASO research study in the past, let us know that when you call.
2. If we think our program might be helpful for you, we’ll schedule an initial intake interview via Zoom or in-person at our office to confirm eligibility. If you’re scheduled for an intake interview, one of our clinicians will interview you to get a detailed understanding of what might be going on. If you have participated in another PASO research study in the past and have previously done an interview with us, you may not need to complete this interview at all, or you may complete an abbreviated version.
3.  After the interview, we’ll make treatment recommendations, either for treatment through PASO or for other treatment providers in our community that may be a better fit for your needs. If you are eligible for treatment with PASO, you may be placed on a waitlist, depending on clinician availability.
4. Once a clinician is available, we will connect you with the clinician and you will get started in treatment. Please note that wait times may be long as we have limited clinician availability. 
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20-Week CBT Group for the Treatment of Hoarding Disorder

This class is led by doctoral student clinicians from the Program for Anxiety, Stress, & OCD at the University of Miami. While not required, individuals typically first complete our Self-Help Group for the Treatment of Hoarding Disorder and then continue on to this class if they would like additional opportunities to learn about managing symptoms and to hone their skills. The 20-week class involves learning cognitive strategies to help with planning and decision-making, as well as in-session sorting and discarding practice. The class also includes opportunities for home visit sessions with clinicians to apply the skills learned in class.

Participants attend a total of 20 group sessions held weekly in the evenings. Before, during, and upon completion of the course, we also ask that participants complete assessments consisting of an interview and some questionnaires. These help us monitor individual progress and evaluate treatment outcomes. After the program ends you will also be asked to complete one or more follow-up assessments online or over the phone.

There is a participation fee which covers the cost of materials and books for the class.

We are not currently enrolling for this class. However, if you are interested or would like more information, please contact us at (305) 284-5394 or pasolab@miami.edu. We can recommend an alternative or add you to our waitlist for the next class cycle.

University of Miami Psychological Services Center (UM-PSC)

The Psychological Services Center at the University of Miami (UM-PSC) offers a variety of psychological services, including individual, family, and group therapy, as well as assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. For more information about their treatment options, please contact them at (304) 284-4265 (ext 0) or psychservices@psy.miami.edu. 

You can also visit their website here: https://psc.psy.miami.edu/.

Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment (CAMAT) Program

The Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment Program (or CAMAT) at the University of Miami provides several individual and group treatment options for children and adolescents. For additional information please contact them at (305) 284-9852 (ext 1) or anxietylab@psy.miami.edu.

You can also visit their website here: https://camat.psy.miami.edu/index.html.

If you are looking for additional treatment options in South Florida or elsewhere, there are several helpful websites that can help you locate providers who specialize in the treatment of OCD, hoarding, anxiety, and related conditions in your area.

OCD, Hoarding Disorder, & Related Conditions

The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) provides information on specific, empirically-validated treatments for OCD, hoarding disorder, and related conditions (e.g., body dysmorphic disorder, anxiety). You can search their Resource Directory for therapists, clinics, support groups, and other organizations specializing in these disorders based on your location.

• Main IOCDF Site: https://iocdf.org/
  • Resource Directory: https://iocdf.org/find-help/
• Hoarding Disorder Site: https://hoarding.iocdf.org/
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Site: https://bdd.iocdf.org/

If you are specifically looking for OCD treatment, the IOCDF’s post “How to Find the Right Therapist” offers excellent guidance on identifying an appropriate provider along with helpful tips to ask a potential therapist to determine whether they might be a good fit.

Anxiety & Depression

The Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) provides general information about anxiety disorders and depression, as well as information on treatment approaches for these conditions. Their site offers a Find a Therapist Directory with licensed mental health providers who specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders.

• ADAA Site: https://adaa.org/
• Therapist Directory: https://members.adaa.org/page/FATMain

The internet provides us with a lot of information. Unfortunately, not all that information is always accurate or helpful, especially when it comes to mental health and psychological conditions. Below are several highly-reputable sites that provide more information on disorders in the anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum, along with material on treatment options.

International OCD Foundation

OCD

• What is OCD?
• How is OCD Treated?
• Subtypes of OCD

Related Disorders

• Hoarding Disorder
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Other Helpful Information

• Finding the Right Therapist
• Provider Directory
• Additional Resources

Anxiety Disorders Association of America

Understanding Anxiety Disorders and Depression

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
• Panic Disorder
• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Depression

Other Helpful Information

• Treatment Help
• Find a Therapist Directory
• Educational Resources

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

• Fact sheet on Anxiety Disorders
• Fact sheet on Depression
• Fact sheet on Hoarding
• Fact sheet on OCD