Gambling Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
One of the biggest negative impacts on the family dynamic is addiction. If you have a gambling/addiction problem, it can affect every area and facet of your life. Addiction can change your perception and beliefs, strain relationships, and interfere with your obligations and responsibilities. You may think you can stop any time you want, however, you are unable to do it. A Gambling disorder is an addiction which can be successfully treated if you have the right help. Let me help you get your life back on track.
One of the biggest negative impacts on the family dynamic is addiction. If you have a gambling/addiction problem, it can affect every area and facet of your life. Addiction can change your perception and beliefs, strain relationships, and interfere with your obligations and responsibilities. You may think you can stop any time you want, however, you are unable to do it. A Gambling disorder is an addiction which can be successfully treated if you have the right help. Let me help you get your life back on track.
Aporia Group LLC: Deborah Blastic and Ian Sill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Philadelphia, PA 19147
We specialize in addressing substance misuse, practice Imago Relationship Therapy for couples, and work with problem gambling issues.
Our treatment is holistic; every aspect of your life is important. How life is affected by addiction, and what it looks like without it, is daunting beyond the prospect of just stopping. But beyond addiction there are new possibilities, and treatment is meant to explore how life can be different.
We specialize in addressing substance misuse, practice Imago Relationship Therapy for couples, and work with problem gambling issues.
Our treatment is holistic; every aspect of your life is important. How life is affected by addiction, and what it looks like without it, is daunting beyond the prospect of just stopping. But beyond addiction there are new possibilities, and treatment is meant to explore how life can be different.
They can lead to various addictions that include substance use, sex, social media, relationships, gambling, and more.
I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC-I), and I have received extensive training and experience in treating compulsive behaviors and trauma. Mindfulness, IFS, EMDR, and Relapse Prevention are common elements to our sessions.
They can lead to various addictions that include substance use, sex, social media, relationships, gambling, and more.
I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC-I), and I have received extensive training and experience in treating compulsive behaviors and trauma. Mindfulness, IFS, EMDR, and Relapse Prevention are common elements to our sessions.
Starting to process your own story is a brave step. It can be daunting to explore challenging life seasons and open chapters we've closed off for self-protection. Confronting childhood or generational experiences is tough, and we often turn to coping mechanisms like addiction or unhealthy relationships. You deserve a life that excites you every morning. How can I help you on this journey? Let's work together to heal, understand your past, and find healthier ways to cope, so you can embrace a renewed and fulfilling life.
Starting to process your own story is a brave step. It can be daunting to explore challenging life seasons and open chapters we've closed off for self-protection. Confronting childhood or generational experiences is tough, and we often turn to coping mechanisms like addiction or unhealthy relationships. You deserve a life that excites you every morning. How can I help you on this journey? Let's work together to heal, understand your past, and find healthier ways to cope, so you can embrace a renewed and fulfilling life.
Stanford Counseling, Tutoring & Consulting , LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS-C, LCADC, LPC
Serves Area
A well-respected mental health and addictions professional with a strong background working in high-pressure addiction populations. Over 19 years of clinical experience working with co-occurring and substance use disorders. Whether legally mandated, or court ordered, I work closely with EAP, DOT and DCPP populations and referral sources. Experience working with Medically Assisted Therapy populations offering group and individual counseling services. Experienced in developing highly effective educational programs for co-occurring, as well as substance use disorder populations (Adult and adolescents). Excellent relationship building skills with both clients and families. Possess excellent communication skills.
A well-respected mental health and addictions professional with a strong background working in high-pressure addiction populations. Over 19 years of clinical experience working with co-occurring and substance use disorders. Whether legally mandated, or court ordered, I work closely with EAP, DOT and DCPP populations and referral sources. Experience working with Medically Assisted Therapy populations offering group and individual counseling services. Experienced in developing highly effective educational programs for co-occurring, as well as substance use disorder populations (Adult and adolescents). Excellent relationship building skills with both clients and families. Possess excellent communication skills.
My name is Dr. Tsan and I'm medical doctor, certified hypnotherapist, homeopath, acupuncturist and reiki master. I am also the Medical Director of Philadelphia Holistic Clinic. In this clinic all holistic modalities reside under one roof. Holistic treatment is my specialty and I use it in my medical practice during the period of last 40+ years. The core concept of acupuncture is related to the qi energy that presents in our body. Hypnotherapy is a technique that combines the power of suggestion and an altered state of consciousness to change in behavior.
My name is Dr. Tsan and I'm medical doctor, certified hypnotherapist, homeopath, acupuncturist and reiki master. I am also the Medical Director of Philadelphia Holistic Clinic. In this clinic all holistic modalities reside under one roof. Holistic treatment is my specialty and I use it in my medical practice during the period of last 40+ years. The core concept of acupuncture is related to the qi energy that presents in our body. Hypnotherapy is a technique that combines the power of suggestion and an altered state of consciousness to change in behavior.
Are you a teen, young adult, or working professional seeking practical solutions to life's challenges? Look no further. I'm James, a clinical therapist specializing in CBT with a holistic twist. In search of a compassionate guide who truly understands the complexities of modern life? Juggling the pressures of life, or relationships, or do you just want to become the best you? Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth, addressing immediate concerns while delving deeper into the underlying root of your struggles. Together we will explore, heal, and thrive!
Are you a teen, young adult, or working professional seeking practical solutions to life's challenges? Look no further. I'm James, a clinical therapist specializing in CBT with a holistic twist. In search of a compassionate guide who truly understands the complexities of modern life? Juggling the pressures of life, or relationships, or do you just want to become the best you? Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth, addressing immediate concerns while delving deeper into the underlying root of your struggles. Together we will explore, heal, and thrive!
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Philadelphia, PA 19103
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
These areas include internet addictions, gambling and sexual compulsivity.
I work with individuals, couple and families experiencing relational difficulties. I am particularly interested in those struggling in recovery from various addictions and in particular sexual addiction and compulsivity. I have over 25 years experience in this area. I also have extensive experience in working with families and adolescents. My approach considers each person's side and attempts to facilitate a healing dialogue and the resolution of emotional reactivity among family members especially where issues of trauma are present.
These areas include internet addictions, gambling and sexual compulsivity.
I work with individuals, couple and families experiencing relational difficulties. I am particularly interested in those struggling in recovery from various addictions and in particular sexual addiction and compulsivity. I have over 25 years experience in this area. I also have extensive experience in working with families and adolescents. My approach considers each person's side and attempts to facilitate a healing dialogue and the resolution of emotional reactivity among family members especially where issues of trauma are present.
At Blissful Aura Therapy, I provide a safe, compassionate space for meaningful healing and personal growth. I specialize in trauma-informed care for anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-esteem, eating and body-related concerns, and emotional challenges. My work is collaborative and individualized, integrating evidence-based and trauma-focused approaches. I value cultural awareness, inclusivity, and respect for your lived experience. My goal is to help you build confidence, emotional stability, and lasting positive change.
At Blissful Aura Therapy, I provide a safe, compassionate space for meaningful healing and personal growth. I specialize in trauma-informed care for anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-esteem, eating and body-related concerns, and emotional challenges. My work is collaborative and individualized, integrating evidence-based and trauma-focused approaches. I value cultural awareness, inclusivity, and respect for your lived experience. My goal is to help you build confidence, emotional stability, and lasting positive change.
Alternative Psychotherapy Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, BCPC, BCC, NCC
Online Only
Using a brief and cognitive therapy approach, I specialize is working with individuals, couples, marriage counseling, and families for issues of relationship problems, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma informed treatment, decision making, assertiveness skills, adjusting to new situations and the emotions and decisions that come along with it. I am a licensed professional counselor in PA, NJ, and DE and offer evidence-based treatments, clinical supervision for new counselors in obtaining their license, and I am a Board Certified Executive Coach. I also offer consultation within the realm of career, work, and future planning.
Using a brief and cognitive therapy approach, I specialize is working with individuals, couples, marriage counseling, and families for issues of relationship problems, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma informed treatment, decision making, assertiveness skills, adjusting to new situations and the emotions and decisions that come along with it. I am a licensed professional counselor in PA, NJ, and DE and offer evidence-based treatments, clinical supervision for new counselors in obtaining their license, and I am a Board Certified Executive Coach. I also offer consultation within the realm of career, work, and future planning.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, and tired? Look no further. I'm James, a clinical therapist specializing in CBT with a holistic twist. In search of a compassionate guide who truly understands the complexities of modern life? Juggling the pressures of life, or relationships, or do you just want to become the best you? Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth, addressing immediate concerns while delving deeper into the underlying root of your struggles. Together we will explore, heal, and thrive!
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, and tired? Look no further. I'm James, a clinical therapist specializing in CBT with a holistic twist. In search of a compassionate guide who truly understands the complexities of modern life? Juggling the pressures of life, or relationships, or do you just want to become the best you? Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth, addressing immediate concerns while delving deeper into the underlying root of your struggles. Together we will explore, heal, and thrive!
Hi, my name is Danny Varughese LPC, and I'm the founder of Axon and Arbor. When you engage with my lab, you're a fellow reality-scientist with equal power, encouraged to continue strengthening your relationship with your own intuition, and given a space to clarify the voice of it.
I leverage hardcore neuroscience and the creativity that I've refined as a lifelong singer-songwriter with 2 albums out (look up Danny Varughese on Spotify/Apple Music).
Hi, my name is Danny Varughese LPC, and I'm the founder of Axon and Arbor. When you engage with my lab, you're a fellow reality-scientist with equal power, encouraged to continue strengthening your relationship with your own intuition, and given a space to clarify the voice of it.
I leverage hardcore neuroscience and the creativity that I've refined as a lifelong singer-songwriter with 2 albums out (look up Danny Varughese on Spotify/Apple Music).
I am a results-driven psychotherapist, executive coach, and author of Be Fearless: Change Your Life in 28 Days. With a direct and solution-focused approach, I help individuals and couples navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, career and workplace dynamics, performance, stress, and time management. Licensed in NY, PA, DC, CT, MD, and VA, I offer remote therapy sessions in these states and provide coaching to clients across the U.S. and internationally. My clients come from all walks of life, including executives, professionals, students, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and entertainers.
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I am a results-driven psychotherapist, executive coach, and author of Be Fearless: Change Your Life in 28 Days. With a direct and solution-focused approach, I help individuals and couples navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, career and workplace dynamics, performance, stress, and time management. Licensed in NY, PA, DC, CT, MD, and VA, I offer remote therapy sessions in these states and provide coaching to clients across the U.S. and internationally. My clients come from all walks of life, including executives, professionals, students, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and entertainers.
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Life can be full of challenges and tribulations that can impact our well being and mental health. I believe our inherent resiliency and adaptability as human beings helps us overcome the many challenges that we face. A strength of therapy is the ability to allow a person to be their true self and to have their strengths and talents fully recognized. My work with clients is grounded in acceptance, validation, and empathy. I strive to create a safe environment for my clients to begin the process of change and growth.
Life can be full of challenges and tribulations that can impact our well being and mental health. I believe our inherent resiliency and adaptability as human beings helps us overcome the many challenges that we face. A strength of therapy is the ability to allow a person to be their true self and to have their strengths and talents fully recognized. My work with clients is grounded in acceptance, validation, and empathy. I strive to create a safe environment for my clients to begin the process of change and growth.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply feeling stuck, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. With a background in social work and experience working with diverse populations, I strive to make therapy inclusive, accessible, and person-centered. My goal is to help you increase value-based behavior, while developing insight and skills to create meaningful change.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply feeling stuck, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. With a background in social work and experience working with diverse populations, I strive to make therapy inclusive, accessible, and person-centered. My goal is to help you increase value-based behavior, while developing insight and skills to create meaningful change.
I work best with individuals struggling with mental health, substance use, or gambling addiction who are ready to make meaningful change.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction and Co-Occurring Counselor, I specialize in mental health, substance use, and gambling addiction treatment. I offer supportive, nonjudgmental therapy where I listen, reflect, and provide insight to help you build clarity, strengthen coping skills, and achieve your personal goals.
I work best with individuals struggling with mental health, substance use, or gambling addiction who are ready to make meaningful change.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction and Co-Occurring Counselor, I specialize in mental health, substance use, and gambling addiction treatment. I offer supportive, nonjudgmental therapy where I listen, reflect, and provide insight to help you build clarity, strengthen coping skills, and achieve your personal goals.
James Wadley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CSTS, IMHF
3 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19123
As a couples and sexuality therapist as well as an addictions specialist (e.g., drugs, sex, gambling, etc) I will support you with unraveling co-dependency, self-esteem, trauma, and other relational fractures.
Do you have trust issues in your relationship? Are you afraid to be honest with your partner or tired of trying to be someone you're not? Neither you or your partner are really talking about your hurt or resentments over pornography and infidelity. You've tried over and over again and the current situation isn't working for you and/or your relationship. Contact me and we will talk about how you feel about your challenges and we will come up with a behavioral and emotional strategy for you to move forward! By the end of our FIRST session, you will be given therapeutic goals that you and I will work on.
As a couples and sexuality therapist as well as an addictions specialist (e.g., drugs, sex, gambling, etc) I will support you with unraveling co-dependency, self-esteem, trauma, and other relational fractures.
Do you have trust issues in your relationship? Are you afraid to be honest with your partner or tired of trying to be someone you're not? Neither you or your partner are really talking about your hurt or resentments over pornography and infidelity. You've tried over and over again and the current situation isn't working for you and/or your relationship. Contact me and we will talk about how you feel about your challenges and we will come up with a behavioral and emotional strategy for you to move forward! By the end of our FIRST session, you will be given therapeutic goals that you and I will work on.
As a therapist with a clinical background in social work, I use collaborative, client-centered approaches to help you identify what feels most meaningful and supportive in your healing process. I commonly work with people who experience depression, grief and loss, trauma, low self-worth, substance use challenges and the emotional weight of burnout or existential distress. I also work with clients navigating significant life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-exploration and identity work. I adapt therapy to each person's unique needs and goals, with regular check-ins to ensure our work is aligned with the client's goals.
As a therapist with a clinical background in social work, I use collaborative, client-centered approaches to help you identify what feels most meaningful and supportive in your healing process. I commonly work with people who experience depression, grief and loss, trauma, low self-worth, substance use challenges and the emotional weight of burnout or existential distress. I also work with clients navigating significant life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-exploration and identity work. I adapt therapy to each person's unique needs and goals, with regular check-ins to ensure our work is aligned with the client's goals.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward in your life? Maybe anxiety or depression has been weighing on you, or you’re struggling with substance use or relationship challenges. It can feel isolating, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help you understand what’s holding you back, build practical skills, and take steps toward meaningful change.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward in your life? Maybe anxiety or depression has been weighing on you, or you’re struggling with substance use or relationship challenges. It can feel isolating, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help you understand what’s holding you back, build practical skills, and take steps toward meaningful change.
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Gambling Therapists
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.


