Gambling Therapists in Illinois
Bradley Counseling & Consulting LLC
Counselor, LCPC, CRADC, CODP II, PCGC, SAP
2 Endorsed
Homewood, IL 60430
The journey called life can be very painful. It has been one of the greatest rewards of my life to see people who have been negatively impacted by relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns turn their situation around . The power to change our life course, habits, and perceptions sometimes appears to be a never ending struggle. I indeed applaud you for reaching out because it reaffirms that people are not giving up and giving in to their situations.
The journey called life can be very painful. It has been one of the greatest rewards of my life to see people who have been negatively impacted by relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns turn their situation around . The power to change our life course, habits, and perceptions sometimes appears to be a never ending struggle. I indeed applaud you for reaching out because it reaffirms that people are not giving up and giving in to their situations.
My ideal clients are adults who are ready to move through complex life challenges and create meaningful change. They often come to me struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, grief, codependent patterns, or concerns about their self-worth and identity. What I value about my work is creating a therapeutic environment where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and affirmed for who you are. I'm passionate about providing affirming care that honors all identities and backgrounds.
My ideal clients are adults who are ready to move through complex life challenges and create meaningful change. They often come to me struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, grief, codependent patterns, or concerns about their self-worth and identity. What I value about my work is creating a therapeutic environment where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and affirmed for who you are. I'm passionate about providing affirming care that honors all identities and backgrounds.
My ideal clients are adults who are ready to move through complex life challenges and create meaningful change. They often come to me struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, grief, codependent patterns, or concerns about their self-worth and identity. What I value about my work is creating a therapeutic environment where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and affirmed for who you are. I'm passionate about providing affirming care that honors all identities and backgrounds.
My ideal clients are adults who are ready to move through complex life challenges and create meaningful change. They often come to me struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, grief, codependent patterns, or concerns about their self-worth and identity. What I value about my work is creating a therapeutic environment where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and affirmed for who you are. I'm passionate about providing affirming care that honors all identities and backgrounds.
My areas of expertise are individuals struggling with substance, gambling disorders, and mood disorders.
As we all have different needs, strengths, barriers, & goals, I use an eclectic, individualized, & collaborative therapeutic approach. I am person-centered; you are the expert on you. I combine empirically based interventions including CBT, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and REBT.
My areas of expertise are individuals struggling with substance, gambling disorders, and mood disorders.
As we all have different needs, strengths, barriers, & goals, I use an eclectic, individualized, & collaborative therapeutic approach. I am person-centered; you are the expert on you. I combine empirically based interventions including CBT, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and REBT.
I primarily specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, alcohol and drug addictions, gambling addictions, and process addictions.
From the outside, does it look like you’re doing okay, but inside, anxiety feels constant, your mind won’t stop looping, or habits that once helped you cope now feel hard to control? Let’s be honest, life can feel pretty overwhelming at times. Maybe you’re stuck in cycles of overthinking, intrusive thoughts, compulsions, or using substances to manage stress, only to feel more overwhelmed. If anxiety, OCD, or addiction is interfering with your life, therapy can help. I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, and addiction, offering practical, evidence-based tools to reduce symptoms and understand patterns that keep you stuck.
I primarily specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, alcohol and drug addictions, gambling addictions, and process addictions.
From the outside, does it look like you’re doing okay, but inside, anxiety feels constant, your mind won’t stop looping, or habits that once helped you cope now feel hard to control? Let’s be honest, life can feel pretty overwhelming at times. Maybe you’re stuck in cycles of overthinking, intrusive thoughts, compulsions, or using substances to manage stress, only to feel more overwhelmed. If anxiety, OCD, or addiction is interfering with your life, therapy can help. I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, and addiction, offering practical, evidence-based tools to reduce symptoms and understand patterns that keep you stuck.
I specialize in gambling and alcohol addiction, including sports betting, online casino gambling, high-risk trading, and other compulsive behaviors.
My approach is practical, collaborative, and direct. I use evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and relapse-prevention strategies to help you understand patterns, respond differently to urges, and make changes that hold up outside therapy. Treatment is tailored to your goals, whether that means abstinence or harm reduction.
I specialize in gambling and alcohol addiction, including sports betting, online casino gambling, high-risk trading, and other compulsive behaviors.
My approach is practical, collaborative, and direct. I use evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and relapse-prevention strategies to help you understand patterns, respond differently to urges, and make changes that hold up outside therapy. Treatment is tailored to your goals, whether that means abstinence or harm reduction.
With over 40 years of experience in all types of addiction, I specialize in helping individuals break free from the grip of gambling and guiding their families through the often turbulent journey of recovery.
With a extensive experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Methods, we work to take a holistic approach to a individual's treatment. No two paths are the same, so no two plans are either—it's all about tailoring our work together to create sustainable, meaningful change.
With over 40 years of experience in all types of addiction, I specialize in helping individuals break free from the grip of gambling and guiding their families through the often turbulent journey of recovery.
With a extensive experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Methods, we work to take a holistic approach to a individual's treatment. No two paths are the same, so no two plans are either—it's all about tailoring our work together to create sustainable, meaningful change.
I specialize in helping adults, men, and couples navigate the pressure of modern life. From high-functioning anxiety and anger to disconnection, communication issues, or feeling stuck. Whether you’re trying to rebuild your confidence, work through relationship tension, or just figure out why you feel so irritable and burnt out, we’ll cut through the noise and get to what actually works. My approach is direct, grounded, and practical. No fluff, no endless venting. Just focused, evidence-based support, so you can understand what’s going on beneath the surface, feel more in control, and finally start moving forward.
I specialize in helping adults, men, and couples navigate the pressure of modern life. From high-functioning anxiety and anger to disconnection, communication issues, or feeling stuck. Whether you’re trying to rebuild your confidence, work through relationship tension, or just figure out why you feel so irritable and burnt out, we’ll cut through the noise and get to what actually works. My approach is direct, grounded, and practical. No fluff, no endless venting. Just focused, evidence-based support, so you can understand what’s going on beneath the surface, feel more in control, and finally start moving forward.
They often come to me struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, problem gambling, stress, or concerns about their self-worth.
I'm part of the Anchor Health Counseling team, and we want to make it easy to start therapy. We are in-network with Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross Blue Shield, United and Medicare. You can call us, email us, or visit us online at the Anchor Health Counseling website.
They often come to me struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, problem gambling, stress, or concerns about their self-worth.
I'm part of the Anchor Health Counseling team, and we want to make it easy to start therapy. We are in-network with Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross Blue Shield, United and Medicare. You can call us, email us, or visit us online at the Anchor Health Counseling website.
Maybe you're stuck in a harmful habit such as problem gambling, excessive social media, or excessive porn usage.
You are finally ready to work on yourself. It’s time to stop letting stress, fear, anxiety, or those harmful habits run your life. You have decided enough is enough, or you have friends or family who have suggested "working through some things with someone." I'm here to meet you where you're at and guide you in your path toward your goals.
Maybe you're stuck in a harmful habit such as problem gambling, excessive social media, or excessive porn usage.
You are finally ready to work on yourself. It’s time to stop letting stress, fear, anxiety, or those harmful habits run your life. You have decided enough is enough, or you have friends or family who have suggested "working through some things with someone." I'm here to meet you where you're at and guide you in your path toward your goals.
My ideal clients are adults who are ready to move through complex life challenges and create meaningful change. They often come to me struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, grief, codependent patterns, or concerns about their self-worth and identity. What I value about my work is creating a therapeutic environment where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and affirmed for who you are. I'm passionate about providing affirming care that honors all identities and backgrounds.
My ideal clients are adults who are ready to move through complex life challenges and create meaningful change. They often come to me struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, grief, codependent patterns, or concerns about their self-worth and identity. What I value about my work is creating a therapeutic environment where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and affirmed for who you are. I'm passionate about providing affirming care that honors all identities and backgrounds.
I specialize in treating addictions to drugs, alcohol, and behaviors such as gambling, sex, Internet, and eating.
I am a certified Problem and Compulsive Gambling Counselor. I am also a Certified Group Psychotherapist by the International Registry of Group Psychotherapist. I would meet with you a few times individually and then you would be a member of a small group that meets weekly, online. Individual meetings available on a less frequent basis after that.
I specialize in treating addictions to drugs, alcohol, and behaviors such as gambling, sex, Internet, and eating.
I am a certified Problem and Compulsive Gambling Counselor. I am also a Certified Group Psychotherapist by the International Registry of Group Psychotherapist. I would meet with you a few times individually and then you would be a member of a small group that meets weekly, online. Individual meetings available on a less frequent basis after that.
For the past 17 years I've had the privilege to support teens and adults who struggle with substance abuse, problem gambling, anxiety, depression, grief and relationships issues.
Welcome! I commend you for taking this time to contemplate beginning therapy. Counseling and Therapy can be a profound and life changing process and investment in yourself. Although it can be anxiety provoking to think about opening up to and trusting another person, I'd welcome the opportunity to help you try it. We can work together to help you become open to sharing, taking risks, exploring your thoughts, beliefs, values, struggles, and stuck points. I am committed to helping the people I have the privilege to support make their therapy experience as safe and beneficial possible. Change, Growth, and Healing is available for you.
For the past 17 years I've had the privilege to support teens and adults who struggle with substance abuse, problem gambling, anxiety, depression, grief and relationships issues.
Welcome! I commend you for taking this time to contemplate beginning therapy. Counseling and Therapy can be a profound and life changing process and investment in yourself. Although it can be anxiety provoking to think about opening up to and trusting another person, I'd welcome the opportunity to help you try it. We can work together to help you become open to sharing, taking risks, exploring your thoughts, beliefs, values, struggles, and stuck points. I am committed to helping the people I have the privilege to support make their therapy experience as safe and beneficial possible. Change, Growth, and Healing is available for you.
My specialty and passion lies in working with Substance Use Disorder, Gambling Disorder, and Mood Disorders.
My therapeutic approach is eclectic. I strive to utilize empirically based treatment approaches; namely, cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, and motivational interviewing.
My specialty and passion lies in working with Substance Use Disorder, Gambling Disorder, and Mood Disorders.
My therapeutic approach is eclectic. I strive to utilize empirically based treatment approaches; namely, cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, and motivational interviewing.
I specialize in treating gambling and behavioral addictions through Birches Health, a program designed specifically for these challenges.
Dawnielle Smith, a dedicated professional in education, has spent the past 16 years empowering students and communities. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Buena Vista University, focusing on School Social Work. Dawnielle then pursued advanced studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago's Jane Addams School of Social Work, graduating in 2009. She began her career in the Chicago Heights school district, later dedicating 15 years of service to District 170, where she held various roles, including School Social Work Lead, Dean of Students, and Assistant Principal.
I specialize in treating gambling and behavioral addictions through Birches Health, a program designed specifically for these challenges.
Dawnielle Smith, a dedicated professional in education, has spent the past 16 years empowering students and communities. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Buena Vista University, focusing on School Social Work. Dawnielle then pursued advanced studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago's Jane Addams School of Social Work, graduating in 2009. She began her career in the Chicago Heights school district, later dedicating 15 years of service to District 170, where she held various roles, including School Social Work Lead, Dean of Students, and Assistant Principal.
Are you addicted to gambling, gaming, risky stock market moves, shopping, crypto-trading, sports betting, or being on a device?
Life Balance Counseling specializes in helping in these critical moments, when gambling, gaming, digital obsession break through the "Fourth Wall" of fantasy & have real-life consequences w/ their family, friends, work, and mental health. Our specialized training & years of experience treating compulsive, addictive behaviors make us the right choice for you!
Are you addicted to gambling, gaming, risky stock market moves, shopping, crypto-trading, sports betting, or being on a device?
Life Balance Counseling specializes in helping in these critical moments, when gambling, gaming, digital obsession break through the "Fourth Wall" of fantasy & have real-life consequences w/ their family, friends, work, and mental health. Our specialized training & years of experience treating compulsive, addictive behaviors make us the right choice for you!
I have experience helping individuals manage conditions like depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, major life changes, and compulsive gambling.
I like to integrate difference approaches that allow for building and understanding ones community and exploring interpersonal relationships. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, and I look forward to collaborating with clients in the development of individualized treatment plans.
I have experience helping individuals manage conditions like depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, major life changes, and compulsive gambling.
I like to integrate difference approaches that allow for building and understanding ones community and exploring interpersonal relationships. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, and I look forward to collaborating with clients in the development of individualized treatment plans.
Specific areas include compulsive pornography use, gambling, and problematic social media use.
My approach is compassionate and evidence-based, drawing from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational enhancement. I tailor therapy to each client’s needs, helping them reclaim control, develop insight, and foster lasting growth.
Specific areas include compulsive pornography use, gambling, and problematic social media use.
My approach is compassionate and evidence-based, drawing from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational enhancement. I tailor therapy to each client’s needs, helping them reclaim control, develop insight, and foster lasting growth.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional regulation challenges. I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychoeducation, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), and the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA). I also incorporate harm-reduction principles, recognizing that change is a process and that each client’s path to healing looks different.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional regulation challenges. I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychoeducation, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), and the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA). I also incorporate harm-reduction principles, recognizing that change is a process and that each client’s path to healing looks different.
They often come to me struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, problem gambling, stress, or concerns about their self-worth.
I'm part of the Anchor Health Counseling team, and we want to make it easy to start therapy. We are in-network with Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross Blue Shield, United and Medicare. You can call us, email us, or visit us online at the Anchor Health Counseling website.
They often come to me struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, problem gambling, stress, or concerns about their self-worth.
I'm part of the Anchor Health Counseling team, and we want to make it easy to start therapy. We are in-network with Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross Blue Shield, United and Medicare. You can call us, email us, or visit us online at the Anchor Health Counseling website.
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FAQ - Therapy for Gambling
How do I know if someone has a gambling problem that could benefit from therapy?
A person with gambling disorder is often in denial of their problem. The individual generally gambles increasing amounts of money to achieve the desired excitement. They are restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling. This person may have made unsuccessful repeated attempts to control, cut back, or stop gambling. This individual is often preoccupied with thoughts of past gambling, planning the next activity, and how to get the money needed.
What is an effective treatment for gambling?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is used for many conditions and disorders. CBT concentrates on the individual’s thoughts and behaviors. For example, beliefs about the odds of winning are challenged in therapy. In addition, this type of therapy zeroes in on habits and triggers; it also devises coping strategies when triggers arise. CBT can be effective, but the individual must admit they have a problem, and they must have the desire to stop gambling.
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.