Gambling Therapists in Granite Bay, CA
I also provide free counseling services for individuals struggling with a Gambling Problem and/or family and friends affected by a gambling problem.
Through my work as a therapist, I help clients reach treatment goals aimed at strengthening the self, building healthy relationships and overall health and balance in life. I believe each client is unique and needs a treatment plan tailored to meet their specific needs and I work collaboratively with clients to help them set and progress towards their goals. I specialize in working with children, families and couples and focus on identifying strengths and building healthy patterns of relating to one another. I provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for healing and growth to flourish.
I also provide free counseling services for individuals struggling with a Gambling Problem and/or family and friends affected by a gambling problem.
Through my work as a therapist, I help clients reach treatment goals aimed at strengthening the self, building healthy relationships and overall health and balance in life. I believe each client is unique and needs a treatment plan tailored to meet their specific needs and I work collaboratively with clients to help them set and progress towards their goals. I specialize in working with children, families and couples and focus on identifying strengths and building healthy patterns of relating to one another. I provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for healing and growth to flourish.
I work with clients who feel weighed down by trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Are you looking for relief, clarity, and a safe place to untangle what’s hurting? If so, let's work together, so you can experience real joy, confidence, and meaningful connection. Together, we will work toward the life you’ve been longing for—one that finally feels like your own.
I work with clients who feel weighed down by trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Are you looking for relief, clarity, and a safe place to untangle what’s hurting? If so, let's work together, so you can experience real joy, confidence, and meaningful connection. Together, we will work toward the life you’ve been longing for—one that finally feels like your own.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked 20+ years with children and adults who have experienced mental health challenges related to anxiety, depression, disharmonious/conflictual relationships, parenting/co-parenting, and early childhood trauma. My approach is simple: Meet people where they are at from a compassionate, non-judgmental, and honest perspective. I use a collection of therapeutic techniques specific to the needs of the person, and my underlying philosophy is to facilitate conversations that evoke critical thinking so that people can master the skills necessary to resolve their own issues.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked 20+ years with children and adults who have experienced mental health challenges related to anxiety, depression, disharmonious/conflictual relationships, parenting/co-parenting, and early childhood trauma. My approach is simple: Meet people where they are at from a compassionate, non-judgmental, and honest perspective. I use a collection of therapeutic techniques specific to the needs of the person, and my underlying philosophy is to facilitate conversations that evoke critical thinking so that people can master the skills necessary to resolve their own issues.
I offer counseling for clients dealing with problem gambling, helping them explore their patterns, strengthen coping skills, and work toward healthier habits.
My training is in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization, and Reprocessing (EMDR), which will allow us to find the tools for your toolbox and work on a start for your new healing process.
I offer counseling for clients dealing with problem gambling, helping them explore their patterns, strengthen coping skills, and work toward healthier habits.
My training is in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization, and Reprocessing (EMDR), which will allow us to find the tools for your toolbox and work on a start for your new healing process.
I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is a key component of effective and successful outcomes--I highly prioritize your need and right to feel safe, validated, supported, and heard without judgment as we collaboratively work toward your goals. I utilize evidence-based approaches and encourage your active engagement in therapy--it's not about me telling you what you should do, it's about me helping you discover and enhance the innate potential we all possess. I consider it a gift to be part of your journey toward self-empowerment, peace, and satisfaction in your personal and professional life.
I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is a key component of effective and successful outcomes--I highly prioritize your need and right to feel safe, validated, supported, and heard without judgment as we collaboratively work toward your goals. I utilize evidence-based approaches and encourage your active engagement in therapy--it's not about me telling you what you should do, it's about me helping you discover and enhance the innate potential we all possess. I consider it a gift to be part of your journey toward self-empowerment, peace, and satisfaction in your personal and professional life.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I specialize in working with Individuals, Couples , and Teenagers. I believe we all have our personal journey that leads to being at peace in our lives. I offer a warm, open, and straightforward approach to my clients. Therapy is an exceptional way to become unstuck, get back on track and begin moving forward again. I strongly believe that counseling can be a positive experience. One that helps you build momentum with each session on the way to reaching your goals. Evening and Saturday appointments are available. I try and return all calls within 24 hours and I usually respond within a couple of hours.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I specialize in working with Individuals, Couples , and Teenagers. I believe we all have our personal journey that leads to being at peace in our lives. I offer a warm, open, and straightforward approach to my clients. Therapy is an exceptional way to become unstuck, get back on track and begin moving forward again. I strongly believe that counseling can be a positive experience. One that helps you build momentum with each session on the way to reaching your goals. Evening and Saturday appointments are available. I try and return all calls within 24 hours and I usually respond within a couple of hours.
Hello, I am Craig Gibbs a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been practicing for over 20 years supporting the growth and development of children, teens and adults who might be struggling with challenges that interfere with daily functioning. My approach to working with you is relational in nature while providing a strengths-based person-centered approach to mental wellness. You are the expert in your life, I am a trained guide to help you get through rough spots.
Hello, I am Craig Gibbs a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been practicing for over 20 years supporting the growth and development of children, teens and adults who might be struggling with challenges that interfere with daily functioning. My approach to working with you is relational in nature while providing a strengths-based person-centered approach to mental wellness. You are the expert in your life, I am a trained guide to help you get through rough spots.
Welcome and hello. Being human can feel overwhelming, and reaching out for support is an important first step toward change. Therapy can be a space to better understand yourself, reconnect with what you want and need, and feel more empowered in your life and relationships .My work is grounded in an attachment-focused and nervous system–informed approach. I believe our minds and bodies naturally move toward healing when we feel safe, seen, supported, and understood. This work includes listening to your body, supporting nervous system regulation, and rebuilding or expanding trust in yourself.
Welcome and hello. Being human can feel overwhelming, and reaching out for support is an important first step toward change. Therapy can be a space to better understand yourself, reconnect with what you want and need, and feel more empowered in your life and relationships .My work is grounded in an attachment-focused and nervous system–informed approach. I believe our minds and bodies naturally move toward healing when we feel safe, seen, supported, and understood. This work includes listening to your body, supporting nervous system regulation, and rebuilding or expanding trust in yourself.
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I am also a treatment provider for the California Office of Problem Gambling and offer free therapy for problem gamblers and their families.
I have a clinical and consulting practice in Midtown working with individuals and couples on parenting, women's issues, relationship violence, and anger management. Additionally, I work as an executive coach with professionally successful Women of Color. As a licensed psychologist, my training and life experience have afforded me the opportunity to provide expert consultation, counseling, and evaluation services. I have conducted short and long term therapy as well as comprehensive assessments pertaining to academic, workplace, or medical-related issues. Specific client populations I work with include executives, men and women of color, adolescents (and families), and domestic violence offenders.
I am also a treatment provider for the California Office of Problem Gambling and offer free therapy for problem gamblers and their families.
I have a clinical and consulting practice in Midtown working with individuals and couples on parenting, women's issues, relationship violence, and anger management. Additionally, I work as an executive coach with professionally successful Women of Color. As a licensed psychologist, my training and life experience have afforded me the opportunity to provide expert consultation, counseling, and evaluation services. I have conducted short and long term therapy as well as comprehensive assessments pertaining to academic, workplace, or medical-related issues. Specific client populations I work with include executives, men and women of color, adolescents (and families), and domestic violence offenders.
Now that you have organized your space let's get started on your mind! With our world changing every moment and with all this uncertainty I am offering online and phone sessions to new and existing clients. If you are having trouble with being in the same space with your loved ones, we can help with individual and group video sessions. We can help make your time together healthy and productive. Call now
Now that you have organized your space let's get started on your mind! With our world changing every moment and with all this uncertainty I am offering online and phone sessions to new and existing clients. If you are having trouble with being in the same space with your loved ones, we can help with individual and group video sessions. We can help make your time together healthy and productive. Call now
I view therapy as a collaborative process with an overall goal of wellness. I look forward to meeting with you, exploring what wellness looks like for you, and together outlining the steps to get there. My focus is to create a safe space and provide support through those steps at whatever pace works for you. I view you as the expert on you, and approach the therapeutic process through a trauma-informed, culturally humble, and client-centered lens.
I view therapy as a collaborative process with an overall goal of wellness. I look forward to meeting with you, exploring what wellness looks like for you, and together outlining the steps to get there. My focus is to create a safe space and provide support through those steps at whatever pace works for you. I view you as the expert on you, and approach the therapeutic process through a trauma-informed, culturally humble, and client-centered lens.
I believe in working collaboratively to create a safe environment for clients to explore treatment goals and promote healing. Above all, my aim is to help my clients feel secure as they discover the unique tools that will help to improve their overall well-being. I incorporate an integrative, person-centered approach to work with my clients and explore goals for therapy. By utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), I am able to enhance skill-building and improve emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
I believe in working collaboratively to create a safe environment for clients to explore treatment goals and promote healing. Above all, my aim is to help my clients feel secure as they discover the unique tools that will help to improve their overall well-being. I incorporate an integrative, person-centered approach to work with my clients and explore goals for therapy. By utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), I am able to enhance skill-building and improve emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works individuals who struggle anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I also specialize in helping people improve attention and procrastination, including those with ADHD, Autism Spectrum, and learning differences. I provide both in-person and telehealth therapy, screening evaluations, and consultation. I also provide goal-oriented coaching aimed at keeping clients motivated, organized, and focused.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works individuals who struggle anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I also specialize in helping people improve attention and procrastination, including those with ADHD, Autism Spectrum, and learning differences. I provide both in-person and telehealth therapy, screening evaluations, and consultation. I also provide goal-oriented coaching aimed at keeping clients motivated, organized, and focused.
Hello, I received a Masters degree from the Boston University School of Social Work, and obtained postgraduate training in cognitive behavioral therapy, brief therapy and addictions treatment at the Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Hospital. I work with adults, children and adolescents, including LGBTQ+ individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma and mood disruption. I’ve been licensed over 25 years. I also work with adults and youth in the management ADHD and neurotypical conditions including spectrum disorders. My goal is to help people attain wellness and functional improvement efficiently, thoroughly and safely
Hello, I received a Masters degree from the Boston University School of Social Work, and obtained postgraduate training in cognitive behavioral therapy, brief therapy and addictions treatment at the Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Hospital. I work with adults, children and adolescents, including LGBTQ+ individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma and mood disruption. I’ve been licensed over 25 years. I also work with adults and youth in the management ADHD and neurotypical conditions including spectrum disorders. My goal is to help people attain wellness and functional improvement efficiently, thoroughly and safely
Life can become overwhelming, even the simplest moments can feel heavy. Anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, and emotional pain have a way of stealing your sense of peace, disrupting your relationships, and making you feel disconnected from the person you want to be. If you are carrying burdens that feel too heavy to manage alone, you are not failing — you are human. And you deserve a safe, supportive space to heal, rebuild, and rediscover your strength. My practice is built on the belief that every person has the capacity for growth, and transformation when they are met with compassion, and understanding. Start healing today!
Life can become overwhelming, even the simplest moments can feel heavy. Anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, and emotional pain have a way of stealing your sense of peace, disrupting your relationships, and making you feel disconnected from the person you want to be. If you are carrying burdens that feel too heavy to manage alone, you are not failing — you are human. And you deserve a safe, supportive space to heal, rebuild, and rediscover your strength. My practice is built on the belief that every person has the capacity for growth, and transformation when they are met with compassion, and understanding. Start healing today!
My path to becoming a therapist has given me many different experiences. I have always known that I wanted to help others in some type of capacity. Exposure to therapy during my time pursuing my education, while also having the ability to wholeheartedly talk and relate to different types and ages of people, has led me to the desire to practice therapy. Completing my MSW, along with extensive internship experience, helped me solidify that I wanted to be a therapist.
My path to becoming a therapist has given me many different experiences. I have always known that I wanted to help others in some type of capacity. Exposure to therapy during my time pursuing my education, while also having the ability to wholeheartedly talk and relate to different types and ages of people, has led me to the desire to practice therapy. Completing my MSW, along with extensive internship experience, helped me solidify that I wanted to be a therapist.
Treating individuals and couples with an emphasis on individual needs is my focus. Working together, we can identify patterns of communication that get in the way of a loving relationship. If you and your partner are feeling worlds apart, Emotion Focused Therapy can help bringing you closer together. EFT has a proven track record of helping couples like you enrich their relationships through the discovery and removal of these roadblocks to intimacy. Let me be your guide on this journey of discovery. Help is just a phone call away.
Treating individuals and couples with an emphasis on individual needs is my focus. Working together, we can identify patterns of communication that get in the way of a loving relationship. If you and your partner are feeling worlds apart, Emotion Focused Therapy can help bringing you closer together. EFT has a proven track record of helping couples like you enrich their relationships through the discovery and removal of these roadblocks to intimacy. Let me be your guide on this journey of discovery. Help is just a phone call away.
If you could let go of anything, what would it be? I provide short-term, intensive therapy that resolves the cause of your issue. I am a practitioner of Mimetic Therapies. This means I facilitate profound and transformational experiences in the resolution of Trauma/PTSD and Grief/Loss, as well as panic, depression, phobia, and pain for anyone- regardless of background- interested in feeling better. My ideal client is done talking about it, done doing workbooks, done understanding the cause. I connect deeply and directly with the parts of you that have been trying so hard to protect and heal your self and cause them to collaborate.
If you could let go of anything, what would it be? I provide short-term, intensive therapy that resolves the cause of your issue. I am a practitioner of Mimetic Therapies. This means I facilitate profound and transformational experiences in the resolution of Trauma/PTSD and Grief/Loss, as well as panic, depression, phobia, and pain for anyone- regardless of background- interested in feeling better. My ideal client is done talking about it, done doing workbooks, done understanding the cause. I connect deeply and directly with the parts of you that have been trying so hard to protect and heal your self and cause them to collaborate.
If you've struggled with alcohol and other drugs issues then I'm here to help. I work with clients to meet you where your at to move you on the stages of change paradigm. Whether you want to quit completely or just reduce your use, I will work with you to achieve this goal. The first stage is to do an assessment to see if we are a good fit. I've been doing substance abuse counseling for over 30 years. I also focus on trauma. For most people the substance use is the ice burg( what we see) I want to give you tools to work on what's underneath. Lets see if I'm a good fit for you . I offer both in person and remote appointments .
If you've struggled with alcohol and other drugs issues then I'm here to help. I work with clients to meet you where your at to move you on the stages of change paradigm. Whether you want to quit completely or just reduce your use, I will work with you to achieve this goal. The first stage is to do an assessment to see if we are a good fit. I've been doing substance abuse counseling for over 30 years. I also focus on trauma. For most people the substance use is the ice burg( what we see) I want to give you tools to work on what's underneath. Lets see if I'm a good fit for you . I offer both in person and remote appointments .
If you're going through a challenging time in life, whether it's complex grieving, some form of post-traumatic phenomena (stress or growth), or a major life transition, let's connect and develop a supportive healing plan that's right for you. Beyond my doctoral work in clinical psychology, I also have 30 years of experience in supportive fields ranging from faith-based psychotherapy and psycho-education, world religions & wisdom traditions (college-level instructor), and business consulting. Together, we'll find real-world solutions for your unique healing journey.
If you're going through a challenging time in life, whether it's complex grieving, some form of post-traumatic phenomena (stress or growth), or a major life transition, let's connect and develop a supportive healing plan that's right for you. Beyond my doctoral work in clinical psychology, I also have 30 years of experience in supportive fields ranging from faith-based psychotherapy and psycho-education, world religions & wisdom traditions (college-level instructor), and business consulting. Together, we'll find real-world solutions for your unique healing journey.
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Gambling Therapists
How do gambling rehabilitation programs work?
There are both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs. However, for some individuals, an outpatient facility may not offer enough hands-on care, and for other individuals, an inpatient facility may be too much. Both types of care have knowledgeable health professionals including physicians (in the case of residential programs), psychologists, counselors, psychotherapists, and recovered mentors.
How do gambling 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Abstinence and maintenance are key for 12-step gambling disorder programs. Individuals in a 12-step group rely on each other for support and accountability. In addition, there is often a spiritual element to these programs, whereby belief in a higher power can help the individual overcome their tendencies. If an individual genuinely wants to cease gambling, attending a 12-step program along with regular psychotherapy can be highly effective.
How long does therapy take for gambling disorder?
Recovering from gambling disorder takes time and effort. There’s no precise timeline for treatment, but a person can see change if they stick with therapy and if they have the will and desire to stop. Treatment for gambling disorder requires honesty in therapy, a commitment to understanding triggers, as well as the development of coping skills. Making lifestyle changes is also important, such as staying away from lotteries, online gambling, and casinos.
Is relapse a problem for those with a gambling disorder?
Gambling disorder is often chronic and can be life-long; therefore relapse may present a problem for some individuals. But effective treatment can bring a person’s life under control. To remain healthy and on track, the individual may need to regularly check in with their support group or psychotherapist. Frequently refreshing their tools of recovery can be helpful.


