Shopping & Spending Addiction Treatment
Break the cycle of compulsive buying with therapy that addresses the emotional drivers, not just the behavior.
Book Free ConsultationCompulsive shopping disorder is a recognized behavioral addiction that affects millions of people — yet it's rarely taken seriously. The temporary high of a purchase, followed by guilt, financial stress, and the urge to buy again: it's a cycle that mirrors substance addiction in its neurological patterns.
Online shopping has made this addiction more accessible and more hidden than ever. One-click purchasing, infinite browsing, and algorithmic recommendations are designed to exploit compulsive tendencies.
Sunflower Clinic provides evidence-based treatment that addresses the emotional needs driving compulsive buying — not just the shopping behavior itself.
Recognize the Warning Signs
Buying things you don't need or can't afford
Feeling a rush or high from purchasing
Guilt or shame after shopping sprees
Hiding purchases from family or partners
Accumulating debt from compulsive spending
Shopping to cope with stress, sadness, or boredom
Our Treatment Approach
Our program uses CBT for impulse control to help you understand the emotional triggers that drive compulsive purchasing and develop alternative coping strategies.
We incorporate practical financial accountability tools: spending tracking, purchase delay techniques, and strategies for managing online shopping triggers (unsubscribing, deleting apps, using site blockers).
For patients with co-occurring anxiety or depression, we address these underlying conditions that often fuel compulsive buying as a form of emotional coping.
Not sure if you need help?
Quick, confidential self-assessment based on the DSM-5 criteria.
Do you find yourself buying things more often or spending more money than you intended?
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about getting started.
Yes. Compulsive buying disorder shares neurological similarities with other behavioral addictions — including activation of the brain's reward system, loss of control, and continued behavior despite negative consequences.
While we're not financial advisors, we help you develop practical spending controls and can refer you to financial counseling resources for debt management.
The psychology is the same, but online shopping adds unique challenges (24/7 access, one-click purchasing, algorithmic triggers). We address these digital-specific factors in treatment.
