Gambling Therapists in Portland, OR
Snapdragon Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CGAC II, CADC II
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am credentialed through MHACBO as a Certified Gambling Addictions Counselor (CGAC II) and a Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor (CADC II).
Have you ever noticed yourself feeling trapped in a situation, looking for something to help you escape and distract yourself? Or found yourself wanting to change a behavior or routine because that pattern no longer works for you? Maybe a little of both? We often find ourselves feeling stuck in life, wishing that we could change something about ourselves, our situation, or our environment. We look for solutions and sometimes find that we don’t have everything we need to make the change, that it’s not the right time, or that we don’t have as much control over the situation as we would like.
I am credentialed through MHACBO as a Certified Gambling Addictions Counselor (CGAC II) and a Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor (CADC II).
Have you ever noticed yourself feeling trapped in a situation, looking for something to help you escape and distract yourself? Or found yourself wanting to change a behavior or routine because that pattern no longer works for you? Maybe a little of both? We often find ourselves feeling stuck in life, wishing that we could change something about ourselves, our situation, or our environment. We look for solutions and sometimes find that we don’t have everything we need to make the change, that it’s not the right time, or that we don’t have as much control over the situation as we would like.
At Shanti, we provide comprehensive mental health treatment. We specialize in dual diagnosis treatment for mental health issues and addiction. Our TMS therapy program treats depression in our clients using a new and unique technology. Robbie Bahl, MD is our medical director. He is a dual Board Certified medical physician, specializing in Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine. He performs Suboxone and Buprenorphine Inductions and Maintenance, Chronic Pain, Opioid Dependence, Alcohol Dependence, Vivitrol/Sublocade Injections, and TMS therapy for depression. We have a team of MDs, NPs, and therapists to work to for your wellness.
At Shanti, we provide comprehensive mental health treatment. We specialize in dual diagnosis treatment for mental health issues and addiction. Our TMS therapy program treats depression in our clients using a new and unique technology. Robbie Bahl, MD is our medical director. He is a dual Board Certified medical physician, specializing in Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine. He performs Suboxone and Buprenorphine Inductions and Maintenance, Chronic Pain, Opioid Dependence, Alcohol Dependence, Vivitrol/Sublocade Injections, and TMS therapy for depression. We have a team of MDs, NPs, and therapists to work to for your wellness.
Whether it's emotional healing, restoration in relationship, starting a new journey, or looking to find solid ground in a crisis, I love working toward health and new possibilities. What are some things you are hoping for?
Whether it's emotional healing, restoration in relationship, starting a new journey, or looking to find solid ground in a crisis, I love working toward health and new possibilities. What are some things you are hoping for?
Trauma and shame can impact every part of your life and getting to the root of trauma and shame can be life changing. Let's get out of the whack-a-mole of symptoms game and get right to the root cause so you can live a life that feels safe, aligned, and fulfilling. If you are needing help with trauma, neurodivergent needs, grief/loss including ambiguous and disenfranchised, eating disorders, low self-worth/self-compassion, and spirituality exploration, this space is for you. You will be able to trust in yourself and your intuition again so that you are able to live your life in a way that feels more aligned and full.
Trauma and shame can impact every part of your life and getting to the root of trauma and shame can be life changing. Let's get out of the whack-a-mole of symptoms game and get right to the root cause so you can live a life that feels safe, aligned, and fulfilling. If you are needing help with trauma, neurodivergent needs, grief/loss including ambiguous and disenfranchised, eating disorders, low self-worth/self-compassion, and spirituality exploration, this space is for you. You will be able to trust in yourself and your intuition again so that you are able to live your life in a way that feels more aligned and full.
We can sometimes feel uncertain and trapped by painful emotions. Having a non-judgmental, supportive space to think through what feels wrong can be helpful. We are able to make new meaning when someone listens, helps us focus in on what is important, understands our challenges, and supports us to grasp more of who we really are. We begin to understand our own stories and shed new light on older, outdated narratives. We untangle from the repetitive pain we impose on our selves, family, partners, friends, and begin to take charge of our lives.
We can sometimes feel uncertain and trapped by painful emotions. Having a non-judgmental, supportive space to think through what feels wrong can be helpful. We are able to make new meaning when someone listens, helps us focus in on what is important, understands our challenges, and supports us to grasp more of who we really are. We begin to understand our own stories and shed new light on older, outdated narratives. We untangle from the repetitive pain we impose on our selves, family, partners, friends, and begin to take charge of our lives.
As a psychotherapist and contemporary psychoanalyst, I will help you deal with your concerns and distress through greater understanding of what goes on inside of you. We will listen to and work with your feelings, dreams, fantasies, sadness, fears, hopes and desires with compassion and insight. During the past thirty years, I have helped adults, teenagers and children create a safe space in therapy based on trust and respect to develop a sturdier sense of self, have more satisfying relationships, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and access what was previously out of awareness or unthought that can now inform daily life.
As a psychotherapist and contemporary psychoanalyst, I will help you deal with your concerns and distress through greater understanding of what goes on inside of you. We will listen to and work with your feelings, dreams, fantasies, sadness, fears, hopes and desires with compassion and insight. During the past thirty years, I have helped adults, teenagers and children create a safe space in therapy based on trust and respect to develop a sturdier sense of self, have more satisfying relationships, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and access what was previously out of awareness or unthought that can now inform daily life.
My deepest professional aspiration is to enable others to discover their own motivations for change and to find within themselves the ability to take responsibility for their thought life and thus find the power to take actions and thereby make dramatic and transformative changes in their lives. In working with individuals, couples, and groups, my aim is to foster self-esteem, coping skills and encourage building positive and supportive relationships. I work with individual clients, couples, and lead weekly therapy groups. Deep lasting change that is already beginning iswithin your grasp. Reach out, I'd be honored to work with you.
My deepest professional aspiration is to enable others to discover their own motivations for change and to find within themselves the ability to take responsibility for their thought life and thus find the power to take actions and thereby make dramatic and transformative changes in their lives. In working with individuals, couples, and groups, my aim is to foster self-esteem, coping skills and encourage building positive and supportive relationships. I work with individual clients, couples, and lead weekly therapy groups. Deep lasting change that is already beginning iswithin your grasp. Reach out, I'd be honored to work with you.
Dr. Valencia Campbell-Chapin
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S, RPT-S, SAP, ADC
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97216
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, who specialize in helping people impacted by anxiety, anger, depression, work life-balance, and parenting. Are you tired of staying up late at night worrying about your future? Do you often feel your life spinning out of control? If societal changes have you down, I understand your frustration. I can give you the tools they need to stay on green. I am a trained CCATP Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Provider, Certified Grief Counselor and a Certified Registered Play Therapist Counselor.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, who specialize in helping people impacted by anxiety, anger, depression, work life-balance, and parenting. Are you tired of staying up late at night worrying about your future? Do you often feel your life spinning out of control? If societal changes have you down, I understand your frustration. I can give you the tools they need to stay on green. I am a trained CCATP Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Provider, Certified Grief Counselor and a Certified Registered Play Therapist Counselor.
Accepting New Clients - The choice to turn to therapy is a brave decision that I am eager to honor with compassion and curiosity. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families tarrying with the trials of existence. Why inner peace diminishes varies for us all, and cultivating or maintaining harmony and connection can feel so distant an endeavor. We want to restore more levity, clarity, and purpose to our lives but sometimes struggle to perceive what needs to be addressed and worked with. I strive to understand your unique path with openness, and collaborate on a treatment plan you will feel motivated to start on.
Accepting New Clients - The choice to turn to therapy is a brave decision that I am eager to honor with compassion and curiosity. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families tarrying with the trials of existence. Why inner peace diminishes varies for us all, and cultivating or maintaining harmony and connection can feel so distant an endeavor. We want to restore more levity, clarity, and purpose to our lives but sometimes struggle to perceive what needs to be addressed and worked with. I strive to understand your unique path with openness, and collaborate on a treatment plan you will feel motivated to start on.
I work with a wide range of people. My clients like deep work, As a Process Oriented therapist and teacher I use dreamwork, symptoms work, bodywork, movement, relationship work, conflict work, inner work and meditation, art and creativity, and many other methods based on the individuals client's process. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have helped develop Process Oriented family therapy; Process Oriented sex and intimacy work; Process Oriented personal and historical trauma work; Process oriented coma and brain injury work, I have written 11 books on these topics. My work integrates mind body and spirit.
I work with a wide range of people. My clients like deep work, As a Process Oriented therapist and teacher I use dreamwork, symptoms work, bodywork, movement, relationship work, conflict work, inner work and meditation, art and creativity, and many other methods based on the individuals client's process. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have helped develop Process Oriented family therapy; Process Oriented sex and intimacy work; Process Oriented personal and historical trauma work; Process oriented coma and brain injury work, I have written 11 books on these topics. My work integrates mind body and spirit.
Sisu Healing Partners
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CADCIII, QMHP, CIP, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97209
Sisu Healing Partners provides therapy, sober companions, family coaching, interventions and sober transports. We are a team of highly trained individuals who strive to help guide your loved one on their journey to recovery. We work along side clients to help them create an environment that is safe for recovery. We believe that through healing the family system we can better support the individual on their road to recovery. Our goal is to create a creative and outside the box approach to recovery from use, eating disorders and other mental health disorders.
Sisu Healing Partners provides therapy, sober companions, family coaching, interventions and sober transports. We are a team of highly trained individuals who strive to help guide your loved one on their journey to recovery. We work along side clients to help them create an environment that is safe for recovery. We believe that through healing the family system we can better support the individual on their road to recovery. Our goal is to create a creative and outside the box approach to recovery from use, eating disorders and other mental health disorders.
Hi, I’m Dr. Scott Kopoian, a licensed clinical psychologist in Oregon and California. I help individuals work through anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma-related challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply ready for a change, I’m here to support you in building a more balanced, fulfilling life where you feel steady, capable, and more in control.
Hi, I’m Dr. Scott Kopoian, a licensed clinical psychologist in Oregon and California. I help individuals work through anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma-related challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply ready for a change, I’m here to support you in building a more balanced, fulfilling life where you feel steady, capable, and more in control.
Veronica Terese
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, QMHP-C, CGAC-II, CADC-I
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221
Are you feeling alone even when in your loved ones company? Feeling unheard even when you are communicating? Are addictions causing disconnection?
Seeking therapeutic help is courageous and I hope you will allow me to help guide you in your journey of reconnection. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Associate, specialized in addictions processes and recovery among varying relationships and families. Through direct yet empathic feedback we will name inequities to root into relational strength. Altogether we will co-create goals, lean on cultural teachings and value resilience to cultivate interdependence.
Are you feeling alone even when in your loved ones company? Feeling unheard even when you are communicating? Are addictions causing disconnection?
Seeking therapeutic help is courageous and I hope you will allow me to help guide you in your journey of reconnection. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Associate, specialized in addictions processes and recovery among varying relationships and families. Through direct yet empathic feedback we will name inequities to root into relational strength. Altogether we will co-create goals, lean on cultural teachings and value resilience to cultivate interdependence.
Whether you want to lose weight, stop smoking, be less stressed or just want more clarity, hypnosis can help. If you are plagued by fears, misperceptions, or limiting beliefs that keep you from living the life you were meant to live, I can help you shed those limitations and guide you to your path to success. Recognized by the American Medical Association since 1958, Hypnosis is a safe and successful therapeutic tool for many conditions, addictions and limiting beliefs and habits. Also, HypnoFertility(R) aids women in making a shift at the subconscious level to ensure a positive outcome.
Whether you want to lose weight, stop smoking, be less stressed or just want more clarity, hypnosis can help. If you are plagued by fears, misperceptions, or limiting beliefs that keep you from living the life you were meant to live, I can help you shed those limitations and guide you to your path to success. Recognized by the American Medical Association since 1958, Hypnosis is a safe and successful therapeutic tool for many conditions, addictions and limiting beliefs and habits. Also, HypnoFertility(R) aids women in making a shift at the subconscious level to ensure a positive outcome.
I trust that whatever appears in the mind, body, and emotions has its purpose and wants to be deeply heard, honored, understood, and embraced; that all the Psyche expresses are attempts toward our wholeness and realizing the jewel of our essential Being. With this compassion and care, healing can unfold, patterns and beliefs transformed, and we can live our true potential and purpose, innate wisdom, and experience happiness, peace, and joy.
I trust that whatever appears in the mind, body, and emotions has its purpose and wants to be deeply heard, honored, understood, and embraced; that all the Psyche expresses are attempts toward our wholeness and realizing the jewel of our essential Being. With this compassion and care, healing can unfold, patterns and beliefs transformed, and we can live our true potential and purpose, innate wisdom, and experience happiness, peace, and joy.
We all have problems in life, my views of therapy is to help you understand what is causing your current difficulties, work through them, and move forward in life. I view the therapy relationship as an journey we embark on together with both you and I having our own important roles to play. I work with individuals to address the current problems in their life, and help them find lasting solutions and tools they can use to keep making changes.
We all have problems in life, my views of therapy is to help you understand what is causing your current difficulties, work through them, and move forward in life. I view the therapy relationship as an journey we embark on together with both you and I having our own important roles to play. I work with individuals to address the current problems in their life, and help them find lasting solutions and tools they can use to keep making changes.
I have extensive experience treating addictions including process addictions (sex addiction, gambling, co-dependency, emotional eating) and substance abuse and specialize in family issues and conflict resolution.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless? Can't get your needs met to your satisfaction? Do you find one or more areas of your life to be unfullfilling such as romantic relationship, work, parenting, extended family? Do you have legal or financial struggles or relationship conflicts that affect your mood significantly? I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches, experience in working with past clients and personal experience to collaborate with you in creating the best healing environment specific for you.
I have extensive experience treating addictions including process addictions (sex addiction, gambling, co-dependency, emotional eating) and substance abuse and specialize in family issues and conflict resolution.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless? Can't get your needs met to your satisfaction? Do you find one or more areas of your life to be unfullfilling such as romantic relationship, work, parenting, extended family? Do you have legal or financial struggles or relationship conflicts that affect your mood significantly? I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches, experience in working with past clients and personal experience to collaborate with you in creating the best healing environment specific for you.
Accepting new clients as of 1/13/26 - We specialize in relational therapy – connection with ourselves and significant others, our families both born into and created, communities, and within the larger global context. With a True Heart Therapist, you'll explore purpose, meaning, vulnerability, and connection as an individual, partner, and family member. The easiest way to get started is to go to the Client Portal on our website and schedule a free, 15 minute consultation with anyone on our team! We are accepting new clients virtually in Oregon, Washington, and Michigan and in person at our Portland, OR office.
Accepting new clients as of 1/13/26 - We specialize in relational therapy – connection with ourselves and significant others, our families both born into and created, communities, and within the larger global context. With a True Heart Therapist, you'll explore purpose, meaning, vulnerability, and connection as an individual, partner, and family member. The easiest way to get started is to go to the Client Portal on our website and schedule a free, 15 minute consultation with anyone on our team! We are accepting new clients virtually in Oregon, Washington, and Michigan and in person at our Portland, OR office.
***Currently available for in-person and Teletherapy appointments*** I am passionate about people leading empowered, connected, and purposeful lives. I provide counseling services to diverse clients as they learn, change, grow, and function in increasingly inspired, creative, healthy, and adaptive ways. I work collaboratively with clients in identifying needs, making changes, and practicing new skills in a safe and supportive setting. I am experienced in working with adults, couples, families, as well as adolescent clients, on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, identity, and unwanted thoughts or emotions.
***Currently available for in-person and Teletherapy appointments*** I am passionate about people leading empowered, connected, and purposeful lives. I provide counseling services to diverse clients as they learn, change, grow, and function in increasingly inspired, creative, healthy, and adaptive ways. I work collaboratively with clients in identifying needs, making changes, and practicing new skills in a safe and supportive setting. I am experienced in working with adults, couples, families, as well as adolescent clients, on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, identity, and unwanted thoughts or emotions.
I treat adults experiencing a variety of life's challenges, including relationship problems, transition challenges, career worries, money-related difficulties, health concerns, anxiety, and depression. This work combines practical guidance, problem solving and education. My therapeutic style is collaborative. Together, we look for insight into the origins of unwanted behavioral, emotional, and relationship patterns, then use that new knowledge to develop strategies to help you get "unstuck" and move forward in your life.
I treat adults experiencing a variety of life's challenges, including relationship problems, transition challenges, career worries, money-related difficulties, health concerns, anxiety, and depression. This work combines practical guidance, problem solving and education. My therapeutic style is collaborative. Together, we look for insight into the origins of unwanted behavioral, emotional, and relationship patterns, then use that new knowledge to develop strategies to help you get "unstuck" and move forward in your life.
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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.