Gambling Therapists in Portland, OR
Snapdragon Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CGAC II, CADC II
Verified Verified
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.
In my first couple of years as a clinician I worked in gambling addiction treatment, which taught me the importance of meeting clients where they are, working collaboratively, and creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space that honors the non-linear process of recovery.
Being a person is hard. And while life can often feel overwhelming, I believe that with the right support, everyone is capable of change and growth. A trusting therapeutic relationship can help us to reconnect with our authentic values, needs, and desires, opening up new pathways toward a more fulfilling life. With a background in philosophy, I have long been fascinated by the questions and challenges of living. However, it was my own recovery experience that inspired me to become a counselor and dedicate my time to helping others as they navigate their unique journeys toward healing.
In my first couple of years as a clinician I worked in gambling addiction treatment, which taught me the importance of meeting clients where they are, working collaboratively, and creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space that honors the non-linear process of recovery.
Being a person is hard. And while life can often feel overwhelming, I believe that with the right support, everyone is capable of change and growth. A trusting therapeutic relationship can help us to reconnect with our authentic values, needs, and desires, opening up new pathways toward a more fulfilling life. With a background in philosophy, I have long been fascinated by the questions and challenges of living. However, it was my own recovery experience that inspired me to become a counselor and dedicate my time to helping others as they navigate their unique journeys toward healing.
Cecilia Wong
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, NCC, LPC, CGAC I
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97232
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and an RN in Oregon specializing in Mental Health, and I hold a certification in Gambling Addiction treatment.
Have you ever felt like you're in a fog with life's situations, craving a change, or just wishing for someone to listen and help you navigate through these issues?
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and an RN in Oregon specializing in Mental Health, and I hold a certification in Gambling Addiction treatment.
Have you ever felt like you're in a fog with life's situations, craving a change, or just wishing for someone to listen and help you navigate through these issues?
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.
MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, SUDP, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97204
I am the director of MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services, a dynamic new option in the treatment of chemical dependency, problem gambling, and sex addiction in the Seattle area.
I have earned a Master's degree from the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies, and have been a Substance Use Disorder Professional in Washington state since 2009. I am also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, conferred by the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals.
I am the director of MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services, a dynamic new option in the treatment of chemical dependency, problem gambling, and sex addiction in the Seattle area.
I have earned a Master's degree from the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies, and have been a Substance Use Disorder Professional in Washington state since 2009. I am also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, conferred by the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals.
David Corse, LPC: Psychotherapy.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADCIII, CGACII
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Depression, anxiety, trauma, men's issues, relationship strain, addictions -substances/alcohol, gambling, shopping, pornography, gaming.
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma - I use EMDR, ACT, Integral Theory and Contemplative Psychotherapies. I also bring a specialization in working with men that are disconnected, frustrated, and dealing with anger. Addictions - I am a seasoned addictions therapist, supervisor and program director that applies a wide variety of tools I've learned and employed.
Depression, anxiety, trauma, men's issues, relationship strain, addictions -substances/alcohol, gambling, shopping, pornography, gaming.
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma - I use EMDR, ACT, Integral Theory and Contemplative Psychotherapies. I also bring a specialization in working with men that are disconnected, frustrated, and dealing with anger. Addictions - I am a seasoned addictions therapist, supervisor and program director that applies a wide variety of tools I've learned and employed.
Co-Regulation Counseling Angela L. Aurit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCIII, CGAC II
Verified Verified
Serves Area
What has brought you here to this moment? Does something keep showing up in your life that is causing you distress, affecting your well being, relationships, and or future outlook? Do you need to add to your toolbox to address challenges such as substance use, problem gambling, chronic pain, trauma, and or mental health issues?.
When I was in the 9th grade, I was one of two students from every class that were selected by their classmates to become Natural Helpers. We received training in the skills of active listening, mediation and problem-solving. Little did I know that this experience would lead me to where I am today, as a counselor and therapist for the last twenty-two years. In my work in residential treatment, outpatient clinics and pain management practice, I have thoroughly loved getting to watch people of the ages 13 to 95 have epiphanies, adopt new perspectives, change unhelpful thought patterns, and begin to love and know themselves again.
What has brought you here to this moment? Does something keep showing up in your life that is causing you distress, affecting your well being, relationships, and or future outlook? Do you need to add to your toolbox to address challenges such as substance use, problem gambling, chronic pain, trauma, and or mental health issues?.
When I was in the 9th grade, I was one of two students from every class that were selected by their classmates to become Natural Helpers. We received training in the skills of active listening, mediation and problem-solving. Little did I know that this experience would lead me to where I am today, as a counselor and therapist for the last twenty-two years. In my work in residential treatment, outpatient clinics and pain management practice, I have thoroughly loved getting to watch people of the ages 13 to 95 have epiphanies, adopt new perspectives, change unhelpful thought patterns, and begin to love and know themselves again.
Bobby Merwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADCIII, CGAC II, Author
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am a Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor AND a Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor.
Studies show women attend counseling nearly 2-1 vs men. That said men, understandably, have cultivated a natural and valid discomfort for talking out issues, with the legitimate fear of being harshly judged or truly not heard. Well, I’d like to help men who find counseling uncomfortable. Suicide is the 11th overall cause of death in America. MIDDLE-AGE men have the HIGHEST rate of suicide making up nearly 70% of those total numbers. I’m here to help those men that want to find help, and need to truly be heard. As far as my approach, I’m a combination of holistic and realistic. Women are welcome as well, Im equal opportunity!
I am a Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor AND a Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor.
Studies show women attend counseling nearly 2-1 vs men. That said men, understandably, have cultivated a natural and valid discomfort for talking out issues, with the legitimate fear of being harshly judged or truly not heard. Well, I’d like to help men who find counseling uncomfortable. Suicide is the 11th overall cause of death in America. MIDDLE-AGE men have the HIGHEST rate of suicide making up nearly 70% of those total numbers. I’m here to help those men that want to find help, and need to truly be heard. As far as my approach, I’m a combination of holistic and realistic. Women are welcome as well, Im equal opportunity!
Hi, I am Joshua Beavers, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and I am excited to work alongside you! I completed a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2015. I have worked with clients in person at various mental health clinics and in a virtual environment since 2015. My focus in sessions is to help clients learn to regulate their emotions, cope with stress, improve relationships, and build a foundation of skills that will help them with long-term success. I'm always excited to see them recognize the positive changes that can come from meeting with a counselor.
Hi, I am Joshua Beavers, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and I am excited to work alongside you! I completed a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2015. I have worked with clients in person at various mental health clinics and in a virtual environment since 2015. My focus in sessions is to help clients learn to regulate their emotions, cope with stress, improve relationships, and build a foundation of skills that will help them with long-term success. I'm always excited to see them recognize the positive changes that can come from meeting with a counselor.
If you are reading this you have found the courage to consider trusting someone you have never met with your fears, frustrations and hopes. I honor this trust and the individual needs that each person brings to counseling. My practice is focused on assisting those who have met a challenge in life such as the loss of a loved one, chronic or acute illness, relationship conflict, job stress or traumatic events. Although these may be common experiences that many of us share they can also cause symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger or PTSD if lived in isolation.
If you are reading this you have found the courage to consider trusting someone you have never met with your fears, frustrations and hopes. I honor this trust and the individual needs that each person brings to counseling. My practice is focused on assisting those who have met a challenge in life such as the loss of a loved one, chronic or acute illness, relationship conflict, job stress or traumatic events. Although these may be common experiences that many of us share they can also cause symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger or PTSD if lived in isolation.
Maybe you are stuck in a transition - changing jobs, leaving the military, moving, a bump in a relationship, realizing you’ve left your youth behind - and feel lost or stressed or grief due to the change. Perhaps you are stuck in behaviors that don’t serve you and want relief from the anxiety and shame. I’ll listen without judgment to your stories that say where you came from, where you are, and where you are going. I’m here to collaborate with you to find a path forward toward a renewed sense of self that honors your strengths and your accomplishments, knowing you have it in you to grow and that you are the expert of your life.
Maybe you are stuck in a transition - changing jobs, leaving the military, moving, a bump in a relationship, realizing you’ve left your youth behind - and feel lost or stressed or grief due to the change. Perhaps you are stuck in behaviors that don’t serve you and want relief from the anxiety and shame. I’ll listen without judgment to your stories that say where you came from, where you are, and where you are going. I’m here to collaborate with you to find a path forward toward a renewed sense of self that honors your strengths and your accomplishments, knowing you have it in you to grow and that you are the expert of your life.
Meet Our Gambling Therapists
Matt Matteini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97215
I work with clients seeking meaningful change. To recover authenticity, connection, and purpose back into life's experience. We work together to manage the impact of past events. More importantly, we find ways to transcend them in the present, building on strengths to find life balance. I often work with issues such as trauma, addiction, and life transitions. I am in recovery myself and deeply appreciate meaning making with clients. I believe clients are capable allies in their own therapeutic process and approach every relationship as a collaboration
I work with clients seeking meaningful change. To recover authenticity, connection, and purpose back into life's experience. We work together to manage the impact of past events. More importantly, we find ways to transcend them in the present, building on strengths to find life balance. I often work with issues such as trauma, addiction, and life transitions. I am in recovery myself and deeply appreciate meaning making with clients. I believe clients are capable allies in their own therapeutic process and approach every relationship as a collaboration
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.
Paula Emerick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I believe the most important parts of therapy are trust and collaboration. You'll know immediately if the therapist is right for you. If you don't feel it, keep looking. There's a lot of us therapists out here and your time and self-work are important! Additionally, at our most vulnerable times in life, we need someone who will hold a safe space for us to approach our edges - the parts of us we tend to avoid or neglect. Addressing our 'issues' is intensely brave and can also be terrifying! I commend you for embarking on this journey and invite you to call me if my words resonate with your needs.
I believe the most important parts of therapy are trust and collaboration. You'll know immediately if the therapist is right for you. If you don't feel it, keep looking. There's a lot of us therapists out here and your time and self-work are important! Additionally, at our most vulnerable times in life, we need someone who will hold a safe space for us to approach our edges - the parts of us we tend to avoid or neglect. Addressing our 'issues' is intensely brave and can also be terrifying! I commend you for embarking on this journey and invite you to call me if my words resonate with your needs.
While I treat a wide variety of psychological disorders, I also specialize in working with individuals and couples who are experiencing pre- and post-natal mood and anxiety disorders. Getting pregnant, giving birth, and raising a child are all stressful experiences and depression and anxiety are actually quite common. My goal is to assist clients in learning how to manage stress, and provide clients with emotional support and the right skills to help clients and/or their partners thrive.
While I treat a wide variety of psychological disorders, I also specialize in working with individuals and couples who are experiencing pre- and post-natal mood and anxiety disorders. Getting pregnant, giving birth, and raising a child are all stressful experiences and depression and anxiety are actually quite common. My goal is to assist clients in learning how to manage stress, and provide clients with emotional support and the right skills to help clients and/or their partners thrive.
True Heart Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221
Accepting new clients as of 12/6/24 - 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 both virtually and in-person at our Portland and Eugene offices.
Accepting new clients as of 12/6/24 - 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 both virtually and in-person at our Portland and Eugene offices.
My name is Alanna Lynem and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am based in Key West Florida and serve clients in Oregon via telehealth. I work with young adults, adults, couples, and families, specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, relational dynamics, co-occurring disorders, and trauma. I pull from an array of modalities based on client needs. My approach is to create a space where mutual understanding, self-exploration, and self-love can occur.
My name is Alanna Lynem and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am based in Key West Florida and serve clients in Oregon via telehealth. I work with young adults, adults, couples, and families, specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, relational dynamics, co-occurring disorders, and trauma. I pull from an array of modalities based on client needs. My approach is to create a space where mutual understanding, self-exploration, and self-love can occur.
Sisu Healing Partners
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CADCIII, QMHP, CIP, LICSWA
Verified Verified
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.
If eating disorders, like binge eating, anorexia, bulimia or dieting and worrying about food, weight & shape feel like they have taken over your life, I can help you regain a sense of balance and peace. There are many unhealthy messages about how our bodies "should" look or what we "should" or "shouldn't" eat. It is my goal to help guide you back to the inner wisdom of your own body, so that eating begins to feel like a nourishing, and even joyful, experience. In addition to therapy for eating disorders, I also enjoy working with clients who need help with anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions.
If eating disorders, like binge eating, anorexia, bulimia or dieting and worrying about food, weight & shape feel like they have taken over your life, I can help you regain a sense of balance and peace. There are many unhealthy messages about how our bodies "should" look or what we "should" or "shouldn't" eat. It is my goal to help guide you back to the inner wisdom of your own body, so that eating begins to feel like a nourishing, and even joyful, experience. In addition to therapy for eating disorders, I also enjoy working with clients who need help with anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions.
Creating an environment for healing, resilience and growth. Therapy is not just a process that leads to functioning, but flourishing, as you become the person you were born to be. We believe in the power of your dreams!
Creating an environment for healing, resilience and growth. Therapy is not just a process that leads to functioning, but flourishing, as you become the person you were born to be. We believe in the power of your dreams!
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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.