Gambling Therapists in San Jose, CA
I have extensive experiences using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to work with individuals who have issues including mood disorders, complex traumas and problem gambling.
I believe being in an equilibrium state is one of the keys to maintain a healthy well being, however, we often face many challenges that could easily lead to a disequilibrium. My role as a therapist is to work with you collaboratively in order to address your needs, to guide you in understanding how your past experiences shape your present self; to help you in identifying your thought patterns and emotions that affect your behaviors; and to coach you so that you are equipped when dealing with different life challenges. By working as a team, you will eventually be able to restore the balance and maintain a healthy well being.
I have extensive experiences using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to work with individuals who have issues including mood disorders, complex traumas and problem gambling.
I believe being in an equilibrium state is one of the keys to maintain a healthy well being, however, we often face many challenges that could easily lead to a disequilibrium. My role as a therapist is to work with you collaboratively in order to address your needs, to guide you in understanding how your past experiences shape your present self; to help you in identifying your thought patterns and emotions that affect your behaviors; and to coach you so that you are equipped when dealing with different life challenges. By working as a team, you will eventually be able to restore the balance and maintain a healthy well being.
If your life or loved one's life has been ravaged by gambling addiction, I can support you on a path back to sanity.
Life is full of transitions to be navigated and relationships to negotiate. It is easy to become stuck while trying to figure out the next step of your career or chart your future. Often, relationships can become complicated or difficult due to a lack of boundaries or over-controlling family members.
Lately it seems like more people are grieving or suffering. One of the hardest aspects of grief and suffering is that few people are able to bear an other's pain for very long, and those who struggle feel like they are a burden. I'm a non-judgmental Christian, steadfast and openhearted. I can support you through suffering.
If your life or loved one's life has been ravaged by gambling addiction, I can support you on a path back to sanity.
Life is full of transitions to be navigated and relationships to negotiate. It is easy to become stuck while trying to figure out the next step of your career or chart your future. Often, relationships can become complicated or difficult due to a lack of boundaries or over-controlling family members.
Lately it seems like more people are grieving or suffering. One of the hardest aspects of grief and suffering is that few people are able to bear an other's pain for very long, and those who struggle feel like they are a burden. I'm a non-judgmental Christian, steadfast and openhearted. I can support you through suffering.
Specialized therapy for Infidelity, OCD, Gambling Recovery, Anxiety, and Depression.
With more than a decade of clinical experience, I help individuals, couples, and families work through OCD, depression, infidelity, problem gambling, parenting, and more. I use evidence-based therapies to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and create real change. I accept most major insurances and offer services in English and Spanish.
Specialized therapy for Infidelity, OCD, Gambling Recovery, Anxiety, and Depression.
With more than a decade of clinical experience, I help individuals, couples, and families work through OCD, depression, infidelity, problem gambling, parenting, and more. I use evidence-based therapies to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and create real change. I accept most major insurances and offer services in English and Spanish.
I help individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, and self-doubt find clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of self. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or low self-esteem—functioning on the outside while quietly wondering when they will finally feel okay again. You don’t have to navigate that alone.
I help individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, and self-doubt find clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of self. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or low self-esteem—functioning on the outside while quietly wondering when they will finally feel okay again. You don’t have to navigate that alone.
Welcome! You probably came across my profile because you are dealing with persistent negative thoughts, emotions, behaviors, addictions/habits, stressors, pain, or relational issues that don't seem to improve. You are tired and want change. Fortunately, we have many techniques that can help you feel better or improve your current situation so that you can get back to living and enjoying the life you want. If you are looking for more in depth work, I enjoy helping individuals heal from their attachment wounds and traumas, overcome their shame, develop a positive relationship with themselves, and become their best self.
Welcome! You probably came across my profile because you are dealing with persistent negative thoughts, emotions, behaviors, addictions/habits, stressors, pain, or relational issues that don't seem to improve. You are tired and want change. Fortunately, we have many techniques that can help you feel better or improve your current situation so that you can get back to living and enjoying the life you want. If you are looking for more in depth work, I enjoy helping individuals heal from their attachment wounds and traumas, overcome their shame, develop a positive relationship with themselves, and become their best self.
Nicole Bitter - Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Over 25 years specializing in CBT for all mood disorders, habits & additions and relationship difficulties. Telemedicine appointments available now. Evidence based CBT for Anxiety or Depression, Habits&Addictions or the distress caused from Low Self Esteem and poor quality Relationships. If you feel ready to make a change and want life changing tools to enhance your life, combined with advanced empathy skills to ensure a warm, safe connection with me, I invite you to take the first step by calling me for a 20 minute complimentary phone consult.
Over 25 years specializing in CBT for all mood disorders, habits & additions and relationship difficulties. Telemedicine appointments available now. Evidence based CBT for Anxiety or Depression, Habits&Addictions or the distress caused from Low Self Esteem and poor quality Relationships. If you feel ready to make a change and want life changing tools to enhance your life, combined with advanced empathy skills to ensure a warm, safe connection with me, I invite you to take the first step by calling me for a 20 minute complimentary phone consult.
For over 10 years, I have offered individual and couples therapy to people who are challenged by depression and anxiety, particularly due to relationship issues and struggles in making major life decisions (e.g. divorce, career change, becoming a parent). I have special expertise in sexual acting out and, in addition to other treatment modalities, lead groups to treat this.
For over 10 years, I have offered individual and couples therapy to people who are challenged by depression and anxiety, particularly due to relationship issues and struggles in making major life decisions (e.g. divorce, career change, becoming a parent). I have special expertise in sexual acting out and, in addition to other treatment modalities, lead groups to treat this.
Are you feeling stressed? Do you wake up moody? Is your anger affecting your loved ones? Has your addiction isolated you? Is your relationship suffering? You can feel better and enjoy your life. Sometimes you just need a bit of guidance to find tools and techniques that help you. I shine a light on your toolbox so that you can find the right tools to take charge of your life.
Are you feeling stressed? Do you wake up moody? Is your anger affecting your loved ones? Has your addiction isolated you? Is your relationship suffering? You can feel better and enjoy your life. Sometimes you just need a bit of guidance to find tools and techniques that help you. I shine a light on your toolbox so that you can find the right tools to take charge of your life.
Christian Counseling Collective has provided mental health services, support, and educational training to the Bay Area community for more than 30+ Years. Our team of 50+ therapists are passionate about caring for your emotional, mental, and relational needs through our broad range of clinical expertise. We are here to help!
Christian Counseling Collective has provided mental health services, support, and educational training to the Bay Area community for more than 30+ Years. Our team of 50+ therapists are passionate about caring for your emotional, mental, and relational needs through our broad range of clinical expertise. We are here to help!
Therapy is an amazing placebo. You do not NEED a therapist to learn, transform, and grow your awareness of yourself. I firmly believe whatever it is you are seeking to learn, change, or make peace with, you can do it. The benefit of working with a trained therapist who sees you, gives your sense of agency and innate wisdom the respect it deserves, and offers an outside perspective on your experience informed by evidenced-based theory and practice, is that the pace of growth is greatly accelerated.
Therapy is an amazing placebo. You do not NEED a therapist to learn, transform, and grow your awareness of yourself. I firmly believe whatever it is you are seeking to learn, change, or make peace with, you can do it. The benefit of working with a trained therapist who sees you, gives your sense of agency and innate wisdom the respect it deserves, and offers an outside perspective on your experience informed by evidenced-based theory and practice, is that the pace of growth is greatly accelerated.
The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling.
My goal for each man I work with is to provide hope and support while facilitating the recovery process. This usually requires us to dig deep and figure out why we engage in destructive behaviors. It also requires us to develop a treatment plan that specifically targets the maladaptive behaviors and reduces the chance of relapse.
The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling.
My goal for each man I work with is to provide hope and support while facilitating the recovery process. This usually requires us to dig deep and figure out why we engage in destructive behaviors. It also requires us to develop a treatment plan that specifically targets the maladaptive behaviors and reduces the chance of relapse.
I am uniquely qualified in treating various addictions including alcohol and drug abuse, sex addictions and compulsive behaviors, problem gambling and the many underlying issues involved.
I am a true addiction specialist and I am considered "The Addiction Therapist" because of my unique experience and credentials well beyond the training and experience required for licensing as an LMFT. I effectively use CBT, EMDR and FSAP in treating addictions and in helping clients resolve many underlying issues.
I am uniquely qualified in treating various addictions including alcohol and drug abuse, sex addictions and compulsive behaviors, problem gambling and the many underlying issues involved.
I am a true addiction specialist and I am considered "The Addiction Therapist" because of my unique experience and credentials well beyond the training and experience required for licensing as an LMFT. I effectively use CBT, EMDR and FSAP in treating addictions and in helping clients resolve many underlying issues.
I work with children (5–12), teens, adults, elders, and families, and support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, panic attacks, stress, and work/career concerns.
I earned my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Palo Alto University with an emphasis in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling.
My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while learning practical coping skills.
I work with children (5–12), teens, adults, elders, and families, and support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, panic attacks, stress, and work/career concerns.
I earned my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Palo Alto University with an emphasis in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling.
My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while learning practical coping skills.
I use positive psychology, a strength based approach, providing my clients with actionable tools to manage stress, reduce the reliance on unhealthy coping tools (alcohol, porn, gambling) and improving performance across life's dimensions.
I work with high‑performing professionals and executives who feel stuck with alcohol, substances, or other habits that are quietly undermining their health, relationships, and performance. Many delay seeking help because traditional rehab or 12‑step programs don’t fit their lifestyle or privacy needs. Drawing on my background as both a senior executive and licensed addiction counselor, I help clients address these issues discreetly, regain control, and move toward lasting change.
I use positive psychology, a strength based approach, providing my clients with actionable tools to manage stress, reduce the reliance on unhealthy coping tools (alcohol, porn, gambling) and improving performance across life's dimensions.
I work with high‑performing professionals and executives who feel stuck with alcohol, substances, or other habits that are quietly undermining their health, relationships, and performance. Many delay seeking help because traditional rehab or 12‑step programs don’t fit their lifestyle or privacy needs. Drawing on my background as both a senior executive and licensed addiction counselor, I help clients address these issues discreetly, regain control, and move toward lasting change.
Addiction and Recovery Counseling is for anyone who feels that alcohol or drugs are affecting them negatively. As a Licensed Recovery Counselor I offer individuals, couples and families help to develop plans for reaching their recovery goals and making positive changes in their lives. Addiction and Recovery Counseling is an opportunity for families to learn about addiction and the behaviors that go along with it. I help families understand what role they play in their loved ones addiction and recovery.
Addiction and Recovery Counseling is for anyone who feels that alcohol or drugs are affecting them negatively. As a Licensed Recovery Counselor I offer individuals, couples and families help to develop plans for reaching their recovery goals and making positive changes in their lives. Addiction and Recovery Counseling is an opportunity for families to learn about addiction and the behaviors that go along with it. I help families understand what role they play in their loved ones addiction and recovery.
You can't change the past, but you can start where you are and change the ending.
- C.S. Lewis.
Congratulations on taking your first step toward wellness. Prioritizing your health is one of the most meaningful decisions you can make, and it takes real courage to begin. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, coping with anxiety or depression, working through relationship conflicts, or simply seeking greater balance, know that healing and growth are possible. With the right support and care, you can rediscover your strength, rebuild hope, and move forward toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
You can't change the past, but you can start where you are and change the ending.
- C.S. Lewis.
Congratulations on taking your first step toward wellness. Prioritizing your health is one of the most meaningful decisions you can make, and it takes real courage to begin. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, coping with anxiety or depression, working through relationship conflicts, or simply seeking greater balance, know that healing and growth are possible. With the right support and care, you can rediscover your strength, rebuild hope, and move forward toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
After decades in the healthcare field as a staff, student, psychologist, educator and executive leader, I am embracing a new chapter by providing psychological and consultation services. Over time, I have worked, supervised, taught, and mentored successful individuals who have called me, “visionary, strategic, results oriented, culturally and emotionally attuned, practical, funny and caring” among many others. I appreciate the fact that no one size fits all. I also understand that cultural, environmental, and contextual factors are integral in our decision making process whenever we come to a fork on the road and must make one.
After decades in the healthcare field as a staff, student, psychologist, educator and executive leader, I am embracing a new chapter by providing psychological and consultation services. Over time, I have worked, supervised, taught, and mentored successful individuals who have called me, “visionary, strategic, results oriented, culturally and emotionally attuned, practical, funny and caring” among many others. I appreciate the fact that no one size fits all. I also understand that cultural, environmental, and contextual factors are integral in our decision making process whenever we come to a fork on the road and must make one.
Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma? Do you have a hard time communicating and setting boundaries with others? Life is full of obstacles and hardships that may be difficult to overcome without the right tools, resources, and, guidance leading to the manifestation of these symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors. In doing this, we are able to collaboratively recognize old ineffective patterns and process unresolved feelings and trauma.
Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma? Do you have a hard time communicating and setting boundaries with others? Life is full of obstacles and hardships that may be difficult to overcome without the right tools, resources, and, guidance leading to the manifestation of these symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors. In doing this, we are able to collaboratively recognize old ineffective patterns and process unresolved feelings and trauma.
Mental health often dictates a person’s overall well-being. Our perception of ourselves, our families, community and world allow us to experience the gift of life in its entirety or we can find ourselves struggling and limiting what life has to offer. Being a psychologist allows me to help people understand themselves and to create the best version of themselves; which often leads to good experiences and a fulfilling lifestyle. I appreciate the opportunity to connect with people and explore who they are and what they want out of life.
Mental health often dictates a person’s overall well-being. Our perception of ourselves, our families, community and world allow us to experience the gift of life in its entirety or we can find ourselves struggling and limiting what life has to offer. Being a psychologist allows me to help people understand themselves and to create the best version of themselves; which often leads to good experiences and a fulfilling lifestyle. I appreciate the opportunity to connect with people and explore who they are and what they want out of life.
I am accepting new clients. There's a path through difficult times when you're feeling overwhelmed. I provide compassionate and nonjudgmental support, joining you where you are in your journey. I have years of experience helping teens and adults better understand difficult life experiences to find a way to move into clarity and peace. I support people struggling with addictions, codependency/healthy boundaries, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, "workaholism" and burnout, and perfectionism. I can help you learn new tools and strategies to let go of old habits that no longer serve you and practice better coping.
I am accepting new clients. There's a path through difficult times when you're feeling overwhelmed. I provide compassionate and nonjudgmental support, joining you where you are in your journey. I have years of experience helping teens and adults better understand difficult life experiences to find a way to move into clarity and peace. I support people struggling with addictions, codependency/healthy boundaries, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, "workaholism" and burnout, and perfectionism. I can help you learn new tools and strategies to let go of old habits that no longer serve you and practice better coping.
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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.