Gambling Therapists in New York, NY

Though change may be difficult, I believe everyone is capable of making positive changes in their life. It is a matter of finding the right direction and guidance to getting there. I am a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor with 10 years of experience helping clients to achieve recovery and improve their overall quality of life. My primary focus includes treatment for people who are experiencing substance abuse, gambling , depression, and anxiety issues. The goal of therapy is to better understand how your emotions, thinking and behavior are impacting your life.

My commitment is to help you feel better and learn ways to change problematic patterns within the first few sessions. I combine different methods (talk therapy, hypnosis, EMDR and Somatic Experiencing) to help people make positive changes in their lives. I have 30+ years experience, with specialization in relationship problems, sexuality issues, and recovery from childhood and adult trauma. My approach is highly interactive. Sessions involve feedback and teaching of methods and skills to help you get your life back on track.

I work with adults who are feeling depressed, anxious, confused or generally dissatisfied with the direction life is headed. I will work with you on identifying your core concerns and finding a way to get where you can only imagine yourself to be.

I'm a results-oriented, solution-focused psychologist who, over 25 years in practice, have honed my own active, directive therapeutic approach to deliver results in a time-efficient, step-wise manner. After an initial chronological overview, in which we track the origins and development of your presenting symptoms/challenges, we establish clear, achievable goals and map out steps for reaching these goals. Utilizing goal-focused, cognitive-behavioral techniques, I’ll guide and assist you in identifying and overcoming past hindrances to meeting your desired goals, and provide you with skills for maintaining your achieved goals.

I work with individuals, couples, and families who are trying to cope with their own or a loved one's chemical or behavioral addiction, relationship challenges, work issues, or life decisions. I also see people who aren’t enduring any of those concerns, but who want to speak on a regular basis to address small issues before they become big ones. My style is conversational, direct, and investigative. I listen carefully both to what is said and for what is omitted, ask questions until we agree that I understand your perspective, and help guide you to long-term solutions. For therapists: I am available for supervision.

I am a psychotherapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults. I help people suffering from a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, addiction such as drugs/alcohol and gambling . I use a strength based, person centered approach in order to guide clients through the discomfort, pain and dissatisfaction that life can sometimes bring. I work in partnership with clients in order to help them achieve growth and increased satisfaction in their daily lives.

I am a dedicated, perceptive and highly competent clinician with 32 years experience. Certified in Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, I also hold multiple certifications in addictions treatment and have taught in the areas of addiction, HIV/AIDS and personality disorders. I have worked intensively and extensively with those struggling with (and/or recovering from) all forms of addictive disorders: alcohol/drugs, sexual compulsion, eating disorders, gambling . I am also strongly experienced in -- and sensitive to -- issues of grief, trauma, identity, illness as well as interpersonal, attachment and sexual difficulties.

HAVE YOU OR OTHERS HAD CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR ALCOHOL USE? WHEN FEELING ANGRY OR FRUSTRATED DO YOU USE ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS TO HELP RELIEVE YOUR NEGATIVE FEELINGS? Misusing alcohol, drugs, food or engaging in behaviors like excessive gambling or shopping to cope with strong emotions, may become habitual and as problematic as the negative feelings they are meant to alleviate.

Hello and welcome to my page! Thank you for considering my service at this time in your life. What you are about to explore within your life is important. I hope that after doing your research you may find me to be a good fit to help guide you in reach your goals. Seeking therapy takes courage and I understand this. It is with great respect that I welcome you to therapy services and would be honored to assist you in sorting through whatever brings you to this page. **My practice will gladly provide video visits to anyone practicing social distancing due to the spread of COVID-19.**

I aspire to create a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental environment that will allow you to explore and gain greater knowledge of yourself and your relationships. Through our therapeutic relationship we will identify the positive and negative patterns in your life, empowering you to make the necessary changes to meet your goals, both short and long term. I assist you in gaining insight and perspective so that new ideas and feelings can emerge and create desired changes.

The traditional approaches to treating addiction do not work for many people. My approach can help most people make substantial progress towards resolving an addiction. I work with you to identify your goals and ultimately build a truly fulfilling life for yourself. This may involve abstinence or learning moderation or simply significantly reducing the behavior to a more optimal level. I work with most people individually but have group therapy available as well. If your struggle is with longstanding weight loss issues, very often due to a food dependency/addiction, I have a special program to help you finally lose the weight!

I am a licensed clinical psychologist at MindWell NYC. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational enhancement therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I have extensive experience working with clients who have experienced trauma and am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD. I also specialize in providing treatment for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions including gambling disorder and compulsive sexual behavior. I provide online individual and group therapy via telehealth to adults and older teens at MindWell NYC. I look forward to connecting with you!

I am licensed and credentialed, with New York practice locations, and more than 15 years of professional work experience. I have worked with all racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities in tackling a vast array of conditions. Some of those conditions were: addiction (e.g., Alcohol, Opiates, cocaine, gambling , etc.), and I have experience working with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, depression, and confidence. Also experienced in: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, HIV/AIDS

The doctors, therapists and counselors at Applied Behavioral Sciences have decades of experience developing and leading health care and social service programs. They has helped 10's of thousands of people overcome extreme impulsive behaviors such as impulsive anger, impulsive aggression, impulsive sexual behavior, impulsive eating, impulsive shopping, impulsive gambling , domestic violence.

I can help you find your way through whatever is troubling you. You may be struggling with your personal or professional relationships, or with entrenched patterns that hold you back from achieving desired goals or dreams. In our work together, I will be dedicated to helping you better understand yourself and challenge old behaviors to enable you to make the emotional and practical changes you seek. My presence is felt in my warmth, openness and emotionally available style of connecting. I pay close attention to the re-enactment of embedded patterns that emerge and help you re-work them.

My name is Eileen Sunshine, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor with a specialization in gambling and substance use concerns. I also specialize in working with clients with anxiety, stress, depression and helping someone make life-changing decisions through the use of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Wellness Self-Management so my clients' can start feeling better.

I am deeply interested in how we are quick to turn to ineffective coping skills to self-medicate, often because it’s the best way we know how. I have both a personal and professional understanding of how addiction may be impacting you, and I am here to support you through this moment in your mental health journey. My typical client may be experiencing any of the following issues: substance use, gambling , low self-worth, mood disorders, and trauma. Together we will identify your goals and create a plan together to help you reach them.

Obstacles that can lead to compulsive behaviors, isolation and overwhelming frustration must be addressed if we are to make healthier and more fulfilling personal choices. As a nationally recognized expert in the field of addiction and compulsive disorders, my therapeutic approach is derived from a strength oriented perspective in which patients are encouraged to tap into their own resilience, and unique resources. The results of our work together will be an individualized therapeutic experience, where meaningful change is possible.