Steve
PhD, MA, BA, CGC, (CCPC)
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You tell yourself this is the last time. Then payday comes, stress builds, a game starts, or an urge hits, and suddenly you are back in it.
Maybe it is sports betting, online casinos, slots, or chasing losses late at night. What started as excitement or relief has become secrecy, financial pressure, and constant mental noise. You may know exactly where gambling leads, but in the moment, it can still feel almost impossible to stop.
I specialize in gambling addiction counselling for adults, including online gambling, sports betting, casino gambling, and relapse patterns that keep repeating despite serious consequences.
My approach is calm, direct, compassionate, and practical. We focus on understanding what keeps the gambling going, reducing access during high-risk moments, managing urges, and building a recovery plan that works in real life. This is not about generic advice or simply trying harder. It is about creating a plan that actually matches the problem.
I have worked in the addiction field since 2016 across prevention, treatment settings, and private practice. A free 15-minute consultation is a chance to talk about what has been happening, ask questions, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
Call or Email Steve Rose now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 401-8143
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Steve Rose
PhD, MA, BA, CGC, (CCPC)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 401-8143
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Certificate from Queen's University Steve Rose
- Attended Queen's University, PhD in Sociology, Graduated 2015
- Certificate from Canadian Council of Professional Certification Certified Gambling Counsellor / 2020
- Certificate from St. Clair College Chemical Dependency Counsellor / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Steve Rose
PhD, MA, BA, CGC, (CCPC)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 401-8143
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Gambling
- Online Gambling
- Sports Betting
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Chronic Relapse
- Drug Abuse
- Internet Addiction
- Substance Use
- Video Game Addiction
Steve Rose
PhD, MA, BA, CGC, (CCPC)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 401-8143
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
Steve Rose
PhD, MA, BA, CGC, (CCPC)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 401-8143
Groups
Online Gambling Recovery Support
A confidential online recovery group for adults struggling with gambling, including sports betting, online casinos, slots, poker, and trading-style gambling. Led by Steve Rose, PhD, Certified Gambling Counsellor, the group focuses on practical strategies, accountability, urge management, and understanding the cycle that keeps gambling going. Suitable for people looking for serious, discreet support.
Expertise
Addiction
Location
Toronto, ON M4N
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Location
Additional Location
Gambling Addiction Counselling
Toronto, ON M4N
(226) 401-8143