Gambling Therapists in Las Vegas, NV

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Dr. Rory Reid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, ICGC-II
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89123
I’ve published scientific articles on compulsive sexual behavior disorder, depression, anxiety, stress, problem gambling, and adult ADHD.
I have tremendous respect for the courage it takes to share sensitive aspects of your life. Everyone has unique circumstances so I take time to get to know you personally, your strengths, limitations, and customize treatment accordingly. I don't take a cookie-cutter approach to helping you. Each session, we set an agenda, review improvements, and work as a team to focus on your treatment goals. My therapeutic work is evidence-based, informed by research, and together we will track your changes to assess your progress toward treatment goals.
I’ve published scientific articles on compulsive sexual behavior disorder, depression, anxiety, stress, problem gambling, and adult ADHD.
I have tremendous respect for the courage it takes to share sensitive aspects of your life. Everyone has unique circumstances so I take time to get to know you personally, your strengths, limitations, and customize treatment accordingly. I don't take a cookie-cutter approach to helping you. Each session, we set an agenda, review improvements, and work as a team to focus on your treatment goals. My therapeutic work is evidence-based, informed by research, and together we will track your changes to assess your progress toward treatment goals.
(702) 747-2041 View (702) 747-2041
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Nzinga A Lawrence
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, CPC, ICGC-I
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you having trouble with your gambling?.
In our sessions, we will focus on building effective coping skills that empower you to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional triggers. I utilize evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. My goal is to empower you to achieve healing.
Are you having trouble with your gambling?.
In our sessions, we will focus on building effective coping skills that empower you to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional triggers. I utilize evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. My goal is to empower you to achieve healing.
(844) 787-8695 View (844) 787-8695
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Kindbridge Behavioral Health
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I look to help clients struggling with gambling addiction, drug and alcohol addiction, and other mental health disorders.
Gambling addiction ●Drug and alcohol addiction ●Anxiety ●Coping skills ●Video Gaming
I look to help clients struggling with gambling addiction, drug and alcohol addiction, and other mental health disorders.
Gambling addiction ●Drug and alcohol addiction ●Anxiety ●Coping skills ●Video Gaming
(702) 766-9125 View (702) 766-9125
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Luisa Martinez-Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialize in alcohol use, Alzheimer's, anxiety, chronic illness, chronic pain, codependency, coping skills, depression, divorce, domestic abuse, family conflict, gambling, grief, infidelity, life transitions, marital and premarital issues, OCD, parenting, peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexual abuse, spirituality, stress, and trauma and PTSD.
Are you navigating the emotional pain of divorce, experiencing the lasting effects of domestic abuse, or struggling with grief and trauma that feels impossible to overcome? These life events can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed, but you don't have to go through this alone. I'm here to offer compassionate, supportive therapy to help you heal and move forward. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your pain, work through your trauma, and create a plan for building resilience and strength in your life.
I specialize in alcohol use, Alzheimer's, anxiety, chronic illness, chronic pain, codependency, coping skills, depression, divorce, domestic abuse, family conflict, gambling, grief, infidelity, life transitions, marital and premarital issues, OCD, parenting, peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexual abuse, spirituality, stress, and trauma and PTSD.
Are you navigating the emotional pain of divorce, experiencing the lasting effects of domestic abuse, or struggling with grief and trauma that feels impossible to overcome? These life events can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed, but you don't have to go through this alone. I'm here to offer compassionate, supportive therapy to help you heal and move forward. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your pain, work through your trauma, and create a plan for building resilience and strength in your life.
(775) 542-5255 View (775) 542-5255
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Kathryn Daubner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialize in addiction, alcohol use, anger management, anxiety, body positivity, career counseling, depression, drug abuse, gambling, internet addiction, life coaching, medical detox, men's and women's issues, OCD, ODD, peer relationships, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, veterans, mental health, mood, personality, and thinking disorders.
Are you feeling stuck in your career, battling low self-esteem, or struggling with the weight of addiction or depression? Are you seeking a path to healing through meaningful self-exploration and personal growth? I’m here to guide you through these challenges, empowering you to rediscover your inner strength and find balance in your life. Together, we’ll create a space for healing that honors your unique experiences and supports you in achieving your goals.
I specialize in addiction, alcohol use, anger management, anxiety, body positivity, career counseling, depression, drug abuse, gambling, internet addiction, life coaching, medical detox, men's and women's issues, OCD, ODD, peer relationships, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, veterans, mental health, mood, personality, and thinking disorders.
Are you feeling stuck in your career, battling low self-esteem, or struggling with the weight of addiction or depression? Are you seeking a path to healing through meaningful self-exploration and personal growth? I’m here to guide you through these challenges, empowering you to rediscover your inner strength and find balance in your life. Together, we’ll create a space for healing that honors your unique experiences and supports you in achieving your goals.
(725) 999-4932 View (725) 999-4932
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Luisa Martinez-Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialize in alcohol use, Alzheimer's, anxiety, chronic illness, chronic pain, codependency, coping skills, depression, divorce, domestic abuse, family conflict, gambling, grief, infidelity, life transitions, marital and premarital issues, OCD, parenting, peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexual abuse, spirituality, stress, and trauma and PTSD.
Are you navigating the emotional pain of divorce, experiencing the lasting effects of domestic abuse, or struggling with grief and trauma that feels impossible to overcome? These life events can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed, but you don't have to go through this alone. I'm here to offer compassionate, supportive therapy to help you heal and move forward. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your pain, work through your trauma, and create a plan for building resilience and strength in your life.
I specialize in alcohol use, Alzheimer's, anxiety, chronic illness, chronic pain, codependency, coping skills, depression, divorce, domestic abuse, family conflict, gambling, grief, infidelity, life transitions, marital and premarital issues, OCD, parenting, peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexual abuse, spirituality, stress, and trauma and PTSD.
Are you navigating the emotional pain of divorce, experiencing the lasting effects of domestic abuse, or struggling with grief and trauma that feels impossible to overcome? These life events can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed, but you don't have to go through this alone. I'm here to offer compassionate, supportive therapy to help you heal and move forward. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your pain, work through your trauma, and create a plan for building resilience and strength in your life.
(725) 269-5701 View (725) 269-5701
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Thomas Day
LPC Intern, CPC-I
Verified Verified
Online Only
I work with individuals experiencing a range of mental health diagnoses including PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, mood disorders, porn and gambling addictions, relationship issues, and more.
My treatment style has been described as genuine and empathic. I believe in unconditional positive regard for all while striving to create a non-judgmental space. I utilize interventions drawn from psychodynamic, somatic, cognitive, and behavioral modalities, and we will create a flexible, evidence-based treatment plan that works for your specific needs.
I work with individuals experiencing a range of mental health diagnoses including PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, mood disorders, porn and gambling addictions, relationship issues, and more.
My treatment style has been described as genuine and empathic. I believe in unconditional positive regard for all while striving to create a non-judgmental space. I utilize interventions drawn from psychodynamic, somatic, cognitive, and behavioral modalities, and we will create a flexible, evidence-based treatment plan that works for your specific needs.
(725) 307-6487 View (725) 307-6487
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Luisa Martínez-Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialize in alcohol use, Alzheimer's, anxiety, chronic illness, chronic pain, codependency, coping skills, depression, divorce, domestic abuse, family conflict, gambling, grief, infidelity, life transitions, marital and premarital issues, OCD, parenting, peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexual abuse, spirituality, stress, and trauma and PTSD.
Are you navigating the emotional pain of divorce, experiencing the lasting effects of domestic abuse, or struggling with grief and trauma that feels impossible to overcome? These life events can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed, but you don't have to go through this alone. I'm here to offer compassionate, supportive therapy to help you heal and move forward. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your pain, work through your trauma, and create a plan for building resilience and strength in your life.
I specialize in alcohol use, Alzheimer's, anxiety, chronic illness, chronic pain, codependency, coping skills, depression, divorce, domestic abuse, family conflict, gambling, grief, infidelity, life transitions, marital and premarital issues, OCD, parenting, peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexual abuse, spirituality, stress, and trauma and PTSD.
Are you navigating the emotional pain of divorce, experiencing the lasting effects of domestic abuse, or struggling with grief and trauma that feels impossible to overcome? These life events can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed, but you don't have to go through this alone. I'm here to offer compassionate, supportive therapy to help you heal and move forward. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your pain, work through your trauma, and create a plan for building resilience and strength in your life.
(725) 356-6813 View (725) 356-6813
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Dr. Jason Mouritsen
Psychologist, MHA, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89110
Since then, I have worked in clinics that specialize in chemical dependency, gambling addiction, primary care mental health, general mental health and more.
Do you ever feel that it is a battle to be your best self? Do you live with depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction? Do you struggle to cope with relationship problems, or even just the stresses of life? At Battle Ready Psychological Services my goal is to help you be ready for any battle you face. In addition to helping people cope with mental health disorders, I have extensive formal training in the gold standard treatments for PTSD, Substance Use Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, and much more.
Since then, I have worked in clinics that specialize in chemical dependency, gambling addiction, primary care mental health, general mental health and more.
Do you ever feel that it is a battle to be your best self? Do you live with depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction? Do you struggle to cope with relationship problems, or even just the stresses of life? At Battle Ready Psychological Services my goal is to help you be ready for any battle you face. In addition to helping people cope with mental health disorders, I have extensive formal training in the gold standard treatments for PTSD, Substance Use Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, and much more.
(775) 522-9146 View (775) 522-9146
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Luisa Martinez-Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialize in alcohol use, Alzheimer's, anxiety, chronic illness, chronic pain, codependency, coping skills, depression, divorce, domestic abuse, family conflict, gambling, grief, infidelity, life transitions, marital and premarital issues, OCD, parenting, peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexual abuse, spirituality, stress, and trauma and PTSD.
Are you navigating the emotional pain of divorce, experiencing the lasting effects of domestic abuse, or struggling with grief and trauma that feels impossible to overcome? These life events can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed, but you don't have to go through this alone. I'm here to offer compassionate, supportive therapy to help you heal and move forward. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your pain, work through your trauma, and create a plan for building resilience and strength in your life.
I specialize in alcohol use, Alzheimer's, anxiety, chronic illness, chronic pain, codependency, coping skills, depression, divorce, domestic abuse, family conflict, gambling, grief, infidelity, life transitions, marital and premarital issues, OCD, parenting, peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexual abuse, spirituality, stress, and trauma and PTSD.
Are you navigating the emotional pain of divorce, experiencing the lasting effects of domestic abuse, or struggling with grief and trauma that feels impossible to overcome? These life events can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed, but you don't have to go through this alone. I'm here to offer compassionate, supportive therapy to help you heal and move forward. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your pain, work through your trauma, and create a plan for building resilience and strength in your life.
(725) 307-6079 View (725) 307-6079
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Warren John Wheatley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89145
38 years of experience in psychotherapy, which has included writing many programs especially for Groups which included Anger, Stress, Bipolar, Couples and most recently since 2006 for Pathological Gambling.
We live in three worlds. Thinking, Feeling and doing. Based on Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, If you challenge your irrational beliefs and thoughts, you create new behaviors and new feelings. The tough part is challenging you and what is familiar to you.
38 years of experience in psychotherapy, which has included writing many programs especially for Groups which included Anger, Stress, Bipolar, Couples and most recently since 2006 for Pathological Gambling.
We live in three worlds. Thinking, Feeling and doing. Based on Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, If you challenge your irrational beliefs and thoughts, you create new behaviors and new feelings. The tough part is challenging you and what is familiar to you.
(702) 803-8174 View (702) 803-8174
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Kathryn Daubner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialize in addiction, alcohol use, anger management, anxiety, body positivity, career counseling, depression, drug abuse, gambling, internet addiction, life coaching, medical detox, men's and women's issues, OCD, ODD, peer relationships, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, veterans, mental health, mood, personality, and thinking disorders.
Are you feeling stuck in your career, battling low self-esteem, or struggling with the weight of addiction or depression? Are you seeking a path to healing through meaningful self-exploration and personal growth? I’m here to guide you through these challenges, empowering you to rediscover your inner strength and find balance in your life. Together, we’ll create a space for healing that honors your unique experiences and supports you in achieving your goals.
I specialize in addiction, alcohol use, anger management, anxiety, body positivity, career counseling, depression, drug abuse, gambling, internet addiction, life coaching, medical detox, men's and women's issues, OCD, ODD, peer relationships, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, veterans, mental health, mood, personality, and thinking disorders.
Are you feeling stuck in your career, battling low self-esteem, or struggling with the weight of addiction or depression? Are you seeking a path to healing through meaningful self-exploration and personal growth? I’m here to guide you through these challenges, empowering you to rediscover your inner strength and find balance in your life. Together, we’ll create a space for healing that honors your unique experiences and supports you in achieving your goals.
(775) 442-6780 View (775) 442-6780
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Pk Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, gambling addiction or trauma and grief.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 18 years of experience working collaboratively with individuals, youth, families, and couples on their therapeutic, relational, and personal goals. I have worked with clients from the age of 6 years to 83 years. I have worked with clients in various settings such as schools, hospitals, community mental health clinics, and agencies that serve the public. I am an Eclectic Humanistic Psychotherapist who will collaborate with you to find the most effective evidence-based treatment modality and apply it to your individual needs.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, gambling addiction or trauma and grief.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 18 years of experience working collaboratively with individuals, youth, families, and couples on their therapeutic, relational, and personal goals. I have worked with clients from the age of 6 years to 83 years. I have worked with clients in various settings such as schools, hospitals, community mental health clinics, and agencies that serve the public. I am an Eclectic Humanistic Psychotherapist who will collaborate with you to find the most effective evidence-based treatment modality and apply it to your individual needs.
(725) 226-3815 View (725) 226-3815
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Oscar Flores Sida
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC, LCADC, CPGC
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89104
For the basis of my clinical practice, I work from a humanistic client-centered approach based upon Carl Rogers' view that people "are trustworthy, resourceful, capable of self-understanding and self-direction, able to make constructive changes, and able to live effective and productive lives". As a counselor my job is to help remove barriers to change once that is done the individual can proceed on their natural path toward growth and self-fulfillment. Although this is my primary basis for treatment, I will also utilize other therapeutic tools to meet your treatment goals.
For the basis of my clinical practice, I work from a humanistic client-centered approach based upon Carl Rogers' view that people "are trustworthy, resourceful, capable of self-understanding and self-direction, able to make constructive changes, and able to live effective and productive lives". As a counselor my job is to help remove barriers to change once that is done the individual can proceed on their natural path toward growth and self-fulfillment. Although this is my primary basis for treatment, I will also utilize other therapeutic tools to meet your treatment goals.
(702) 472-8766 View (702) 472-8766
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Core Strength Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89148
Core Strength is a safe space created for those interested in deepening their understanding of the whole self. We believe that through holistic therapy clients can begin to feel balanced and centered, and our approach will help you to feel safe as you encounter change. Holistic therapy explores the interactions between your thoughts, emotions, and behavior from a whole-person perspective. Our goal is to assist clients in recognizing their strengths while developing new ways of thinking, feeling, and acting to increase their overall happiness and satisfaction with life.
Core Strength is a safe space created for those interested in deepening their understanding of the whole self. We believe that through holistic therapy clients can begin to feel balanced and centered, and our approach will help you to feel safe as you encounter change. Holistic therapy explores the interactions between your thoughts, emotions, and behavior from a whole-person perspective. Our goal is to assist clients in recognizing their strengths while developing new ways of thinking, feeling, and acting to increase their overall happiness and satisfaction with life.
(725) 696-9117 View (725) 696-9117
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Juanita Nelson-Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, MFTI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Las Vegas, NV 89117
I am particularly interested in clients that are open to cultivating the garden of their life. Our life can represent a garden; in any garden there are beautiful flowers and unfortunately there are thorns and thistles. My client must be willing to smell the aroma of the flowers as we travel through the thorns and thistles of the garden life also.
I am particularly interested in clients that are open to cultivating the garden of their life. Our life can represent a garden; in any garden there are beautiful flowers and unfortunately there are thorns and thistles. My client must be willing to smell the aroma of the flowers as we travel through the thorns and thistles of the garden life also.
(702) 475-8617 View (702) 475-8617
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Kimberly Wood
Licensed Professional Counselor, CPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS for TELEHEALTH in Nevada** I am a clinical professional counselor who empowers individuals in conquering negative obstacles to improve their overall well-being. I work with a variety of populations. Having been an educator for over twenty years, I bring expertise in working with adolescents.
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS for TELEHEALTH in Nevada** I am a clinical professional counselor who empowers individuals in conquering negative obstacles to improve their overall well-being. I work with a variety of populations. Having been an educator for over twenty years, I bring expertise in working with adolescents.
(702) 820-2578 View (702) 820-2578
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Dennis T Stock
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89130
As you look through the profiles of each of us, I'm sure you are trying to get a "feel" regarding who among us would be the right therapist for you and your issues. My personal style is warm and down to earth. Patients tell me they feel comfortable and understood during our work together. I see myself as being emotionally stable, friendly but very serious about our therapeutic partnership and highly passionate regarding your emotional welfare. While our work focuses upon your psychological wellbeing, I do consider the wholistic contribution of spiritual, social and physical factors.
As you look through the profiles of each of us, I'm sure you are trying to get a "feel" regarding who among us would be the right therapist for you and your issues. My personal style is warm and down to earth. Patients tell me they feel comfortable and understood during our work together. I see myself as being emotionally stable, friendly but very serious about our therapeutic partnership and highly passionate regarding your emotional welfare. While our work focuses upon your psychological wellbeing, I do consider the wholistic contribution of spiritual, social and physical factors.
(702) 570-8173 View (702) 570-8173
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Cycle of Understanding
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MA, MFT-Int
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Mental health and relational issues are just as essential as physical health, but oftentimes minimized and/or sometimes misunderstood. I would love to work with you as we explore and discover new ways to cope with life's challenges. I have been known to build positive connections with my clients; sometimes through humor and laughter and other times through empathy and compassion. I understand it can be difficult asking for help; however, reaching out for help is the first step to making a positive transformation in your life.
Mental health and relational issues are just as essential as physical health, but oftentimes minimized and/or sometimes misunderstood. I would love to work with you as we explore and discover new ways to cope with life's challenges. I have been known to build positive connections with my clients; sometimes through humor and laughter and other times through empathy and compassion. I understand it can be difficult asking for help; however, reaching out for help is the first step to making a positive transformation in your life.
(773) 263-2774 View (773) 263-2774
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Daniel Berarducci
Licensed Professional Counselor, CPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Online Only
In life, we sometimes question the nature of our experiences and how these experiences have shaped us into the person we are today. During these moments of questioning, feelings of doubt, confusion, and other emotions may build upon one another to create the sense of "not knowing" oneself. It is in these times, we may feel as if we are alone in these experiences. The gift in therapy is to know that you are not alone in these experiences. The therapeutic relationship, through valuing, listening, and understanding can provide appreciation to the questions that we sometimes ask of ourselves.
In life, we sometimes question the nature of our experiences and how these experiences have shaped us into the person we are today. During these moments of questioning, feelings of doubt, confusion, and other emotions may build upon one another to create the sense of "not knowing" oneself. It is in these times, we may feel as if we are alone in these experiences. The gift in therapy is to know that you are not alone in these experiences. The therapeutic relationship, through valuing, listening, and understanding can provide appreciation to the questions that we sometimes ask of ourselves.
(725) 255-3975 View (725) 255-3975

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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.