Gambling Therapists in Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA

Barbara L Sawatis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Have you heard the phrase "If you're going through Hell, keep going”? Sometimes in our darkest moments, we need cheerleaders. We need people who recognize that what we are going through seems unbearable and that the simple act of going forward takes courage. Therapy can be the vehicle to help us move forward. When treatment is non-judgmental, supportive and encouraging, you and your therapist can make an unstoppable team. I believe that people want to be "well," but we just don't know an effective way to achieve it. Together, we can work on identifying your personal path to wellness and improved confidence in your strengths.
Have you heard the phrase "If you're going through Hell, keep going”? Sometimes in our darkest moments, we need cheerleaders. We need people who recognize that what we are going through seems unbearable and that the simple act of going forward takes courage. Therapy can be the vehicle to help us move forward. When treatment is non-judgmental, supportive and encouraging, you and your therapist can make an unstoppable team. I believe that people want to be "well," but we just don't know an effective way to achieve it. Together, we can work on identifying your personal path to wellness and improved confidence in your strengths.
(878) 205-0573 View (878) 205-0573
Valerie Stout
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point where anxiety, depression, parenting stress, or relationship challenges begin to feel unmanageable. The past few years have only intensified these emotions for so many of us. Therapy offers a space to slow down, breathe, and understand what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your stress, rebuild emotional clarity, and help you reconnect with a sense of peace, confidence, and direction.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point where anxiety, depression, parenting stress, or relationship challenges begin to feel unmanageable. The past few years have only intensified these emotions for so many of us. Therapy offers a space to slow down, breathe, and understand what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your stress, rebuild emotional clarity, and help you reconnect with a sense of peace, confidence, and direction.
(724) 390-6359 View (724) 390-6359
James Wadley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CSTS, IMHF
3 Endorsed
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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.
(267) 888-4202 View (267) 888-4202
James A Lockwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
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!
(267) 389-2110 View (267) 389-2110
Cedar Avenue Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
Serves Area
We believe that psychological well-being and healing come from our ability to foster awareness, understanding, and acceptance of our experience of life as a whole. Talking with a therapist can help facilitate this kind of personal growth.
We believe that psychological well-being and healing come from our ability to foster awareness, understanding, and acceptance of our experience of life as a whole. Talking with a therapist can help facilitate this kind of personal growth.
(412) 515-3728 View (412) 515-3728
Dr. Jordan Lief
Psychologist, PsyD, CSAT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have successfully treated people struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma/PTSD, loss of a loved one, sexual difficulties, and relationship distress. I work with individuals, couples, and families, with the goal of helping people become more aware of and more comfortable with themselves and others. Life is complex, and I enjoy the challenges of assisting people through their unpredictable journeys. I create a supportive therapeutic environment where my clients feel safe to explore themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.
I have successfully treated people struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma/PTSD, loss of a loved one, sexual difficulties, and relationship distress. I work with individuals, couples, and families, with the goal of helping people become more aware of and more comfortable with themselves and others. Life is complex, and I enjoy the challenges of assisting people through their unpredictable journeys. I create a supportive therapeutic environment where my clients feel safe to explore themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.
(610) 915-8043 View (610) 915-8043
Gayle D Crespy
Psychologist, PsyD
Online Only
Hello! I’m a clinical psychologist with 30 years in practice. I’m currently seeing individuals via teletherapy in the state of Pennsylvania. I truly enjoy helping individuals identify and change patterns of thinking and behaving that are no longer working for them. Therapy is a collaborative relationship. Together we will address your unique needs: You will learn new ways to feel more motivated and develop alternative solutions to cope with your problems. I offer a gentle, non-judgmental approach to help you make the modifications that will result in personal growth, behavioral changes and increased self-awareness and self-esteem.
Hello! I’m a clinical psychologist with 30 years in practice. I’m currently seeing individuals via teletherapy in the state of Pennsylvania. I truly enjoy helping individuals identify and change patterns of thinking and behaving that are no longer working for them. Therapy is a collaborative relationship. Together we will address your unique needs: You will learn new ways to feel more motivated and develop alternative solutions to cope with your problems. I offer a gentle, non-judgmental approach to help you make the modifications that will result in personal growth, behavioral changes and increased self-awareness and self-esteem.
(215) 392-2812 View (215) 392-2812

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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.