Gambling Therapists in Seattle, WA
Brad Galvin I EMDR Intensives
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, SUDP, ICGC-II
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101
EMDR Certified Therapist l Chair, WA Gambling Counselor Certification Committee
Pro tip! Before you read more, try my Flash Technique video for possible immediate relief! 10 minutes. brieftherapyworks.com/emdr-therapy or you may go to brieftherapyworks.com and navigate to the EMDR Therapy page. My philosophy: I believe in pay it forward and if a maximum number of people can be healed as a result of my efforts, I feel my life has served its highest purpose. If one person who I haven’t met and who I never hear from is helped by me, I feel grateful. What I’m saying is, try the video. ;-)
EMDR Certified Therapist l Chair, WA Gambling Counselor Certification Committee
Pro tip! Before you read more, try my Flash Technique video for possible immediate relief! 10 minutes. brieftherapyworks.com/emdr-therapy or you may go to brieftherapyworks.com and navigate to the EMDR Therapy page. My philosophy: I believe in pay it forward and if a maximum number of people can be healed as a result of my efforts, I feel my life has served its highest purpose. If one person who I haven’t met and who I never hear from is helped by me, I feel grateful. What I’m saying is, try the video. ;-)
Maybe depression, anxiety, or trauma are causing fear and insecurity, or behaviors like substance use, binge eating, or gambling have you feeling out of control.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist focused on helping clients break free from unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. In order to make change, I support clients in recognizing the function of these patterns and learning the skills to cope more effectively. I work with clients to incorporate their personal values and life context into their treatment plan.
Maybe depression, anxiety, or trauma are causing fear and insecurity, or behaviors like substance use, binge eating, or gambling have you feeling out of control.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist focused on helping clients break free from unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. In order to make change, I support clients in recognizing the function of these patterns and learning the skills to cope more effectively. I work with clients to incorporate their personal values and life context into their treatment plan.
MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, SUDP, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
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.
I'm director of the Digital Addiction and Gambling Treatment Program at MGH.
Hi there! I’m a psychologist and director at MGH and instructor at Harvard Medical School. I have expertise in a wide variety of treatment approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, the Unified Protocol, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and existential approaches. These evidence based approaches can be used to provide top quality care for you. Further, I’ve worked in a wide variety of treatment settings and have provided services for clients of many different backgrounds, ages, and diagnoses/various life difficulties.
I'm director of the Digital Addiction and Gambling Treatment Program at MGH.
Hi there! I’m a psychologist and director at MGH and instructor at Harvard Medical School. I have expertise in a wide variety of treatment approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, the Unified Protocol, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and existential approaches. These evidence based approaches can be used to provide top quality care for you. Further, I’ve worked in a wide variety of treatment settings and have provided services for clients of many different backgrounds, ages, and diagnoses/various life difficulties.
When life starts to feel overwhelming, fatiguing, and chaotic, reaching out for help can be especially difficult. Then as the challenges and issues of life become impossible, we start to lose hope. The truth is, we all have the ability to live a more abundant life, no matter how difficult our circumstances may be. Things like addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and difficult relationships can all be barriers to abundance. While these barriers may seem overwhelming, they don’t have to define you or prevent you from healing, growth, and a life that is full. When you can’t get past these barriers on our own, it’s okay to get help.
When life starts to feel overwhelming, fatiguing, and chaotic, reaching out for help can be especially difficult. Then as the challenges and issues of life become impossible, we start to lose hope. The truth is, we all have the ability to live a more abundant life, no matter how difficult our circumstances may be. Things like addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and difficult relationships can all be barriers to abundance. While these barriers may seem overwhelming, they don’t have to define you or prevent you from healing, growth, and a life that is full. When you can’t get past these barriers on our own, it’s okay to get help.
I work with individuals, couples/polycules, and families, and have experience treating a wide spectrum of issues, such as depression, anxiety, substance use/abuse, sexual health concerns, and trauma. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatments- meaning the modalities I use have been shown by research to be effective. Some of those modalities include DBT, CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Gottman Couples Therapy. I offer "Gold-Standard" DBT, including individual therapy, DBT skills group, and between-session phone coaching.
I work with individuals, couples/polycules, and families, and have experience treating a wide spectrum of issues, such as depression, anxiety, substance use/abuse, sexual health concerns, and trauma. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatments- meaning the modalities I use have been shown by research to be effective. Some of those modalities include DBT, CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Gottman Couples Therapy. I offer "Gold-Standard" DBT, including individual therapy, DBT skills group, and between-session phone coaching.
Personal finances and financial behavior are just as much about feelings as they are about finances. Recognizing how money makes you feel (ashamed, anxious, overwhelmed, insecure, etc.) will allow you to better understand yourself and to manage your money in a way that makes you feel empowered. Compulsive spending, financial enabling, financial avoidance, and financial conflict are just a few of the reasons someone might seek financial therapy.
Personal finances and financial behavior are just as much about feelings as they are about finances. Recognizing how money makes you feel (ashamed, anxious, overwhelmed, insecure, etc.) will allow you to better understand yourself and to manage your money in a way that makes you feel empowered. Compulsive spending, financial enabling, financial avoidance, and financial conflict are just a few of the reasons someone might seek financial therapy.
I am a dually Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional working in the field since 1989, currently in private practice for testing and psychotherapy. I have an interactive, relationship-focused approach, and specialize in clients who have professional licensure or a public position and unhealthy alcohol/drug use.
I am a dually Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional working in the field since 1989, currently in private practice for testing and psychotherapy. I have an interactive, relationship-focused approach, and specialize in clients who have professional licensure or a public position and unhealthy alcohol/drug use.
Two Chairs was founded in 2017 with a mission to build a world where everyone has access to exceptional mental healthcare. We're creating a better experience for both patients and clinicians by starting with an in-depth, research-backed matching process to ensure the ideal patient-therapist fit, offering hybrid care that gives patients and clinicians flexibility between in-person and virtual sessions, and measuring outcomes to ensure patients get better faster.
Two Chairs was founded in 2017 with a mission to build a world where everyone has access to exceptional mental healthcare. We're creating a better experience for both patients and clinicians by starting with an in-depth, research-backed matching process to ensure the ideal patient-therapist fit, offering hybrid care that gives patients and clinicians flexibility between in-person and virtual sessions, and measuring outcomes to ensure patients get better faster.
Hello, I am happy you are here and exploring ways to care for yourself. I help support folks that may struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, women's issues, men's issues, and relationship issues. My clients can expect a warm, supportive, collaborative, and non-judgemental space focused on fostering resiliency and empowerment and building a toolkit of coping skills. I believe everyone can flourish to their fullest potential and everyone has the power to rewrite their own stories. I intend to help my clients uncover their true potential and authentic self.
Hello, I am happy you are here and exploring ways to care for yourself. I help support folks that may struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, women's issues, men's issues, and relationship issues. My clients can expect a warm, supportive, collaborative, and non-judgemental space focused on fostering resiliency and empowerment and building a toolkit of coping skills. I believe everyone can flourish to their fullest potential and everyone has the power to rewrite their own stories. I intend to help my clients uncover their true potential and authentic self.
My goal as a therapist is to assist clients in living healthy, fulfilling lives. I do this through helping clients identify goals they want to work toward, personal strengths on which they can build, skills they want to develop, and barriers they want to overcome. My work is client-centered and strengths-based, recognizing that change often takes time, hard work, and patience. Thus, I move with clients at their pace, knowing that recovery looks different for everyone and that there isn’t one approach to fit all clients. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe space for clients so they can develop trust and evaluate their life.
My goal as a therapist is to assist clients in living healthy, fulfilling lives. I do this through helping clients identify goals they want to work toward, personal strengths on which they can build, skills they want to develop, and barriers they want to overcome. My work is client-centered and strengths-based, recognizing that change often takes time, hard work, and patience. Thus, I move with clients at their pace, knowing that recovery looks different for everyone and that there isn’t one approach to fit all clients. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe space for clients so they can develop trust and evaluate their life.
Meet Our Gambling Therapists
I help individuals improve the quality of their lives and life experiences. My work for the past eight years has been focused on general practice with a specialty in addiction and co-dependency all within a relaxed and respectful environment. I work with individuals and couples to promote hope, health, and wellness by creating a safe space conducive to facilitating change, reflection, and interpersonal growth. My goal is that each person feels supported to become the best possible expression of themselves, in a responsive and non-judgmental environment.
I help individuals improve the quality of their lives and life experiences. My work for the past eight years has been focused on general practice with a specialty in addiction and co-dependency all within a relaxed and respectful environment. I work with individuals and couples to promote hope, health, and wellness by creating a safe space conducive to facilitating change, reflection, and interpersonal growth. My goal is that each person feels supported to become the best possible expression of themselves, in a responsive and non-judgmental environment.
George Rhodes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98102
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes you don’t know why, but you recognize you are more stressed than usual, worrying more, taking more risks, withdrawing from activities, or aren’t as present in relationships as you’d like to be. Sometimes you know why, but you don’t know what to do about it. Sometimes you know what to do about it, but you find yourself stuck. Regardless of where you might fall on this continuum, we can find a path forward together. I work 1-on-1 with young adults and adults struggling with alcohol and/or drugs, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. I have a particular interest in working with people struggling with substance misuse.
Sometimes you don’t know why, but you recognize you are more stressed than usual, worrying more, taking more risks, withdrawing from activities, or aren’t as present in relationships as you’d like to be. Sometimes you know why, but you don’t know what to do about it. Sometimes you know what to do about it, but you find yourself stuck. Regardless of where you might fall on this continuum, we can find a path forward together. I work 1-on-1 with young adults and adults struggling with alcohol and/or drugs, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. I have a particular interest in working with people struggling with substance misuse.
I am a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with 30+ years of direct experience. I have worked with diverse populations, and Washington State endorses me as a Child Mental Health Specialist and Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist (Native and African American populations). I hold licenses in multiple states in both mental health as well as chemical dependency. I am the author of multiple Amazon best-sellers including 'Elements of Self-Destruction', 'Borderline Personality Disorder' (co-authored with Jacquie Gunn), and 'Elements of Reparation'. Above all, I am a proud father of two and a husband.
I am a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with 30+ years of direct experience. I have worked with diverse populations, and Washington State endorses me as a Child Mental Health Specialist and Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist (Native and African American populations). I hold licenses in multiple states in both mental health as well as chemical dependency. I am the author of multiple Amazon best-sellers including 'Elements of Self-Destruction', 'Borderline Personality Disorder' (co-authored with Jacquie Gunn), and 'Elements of Reparation'. Above all, I am a proud father of two and a husband.
My name is Lafarro Williams and I am a licensed Independent Clinical social worker in Washington state. I have over 7 years of experience assisting individuals manage their everyday lives by treating mental health and/or substance concerns with the use of therapeutic approaches and practical interventions. I love to listen attentively and responsibly to everyone individual which offers me the honor to work with them.
My name is Lafarro Williams and I am a licensed Independent Clinical social worker in Washington state. I have over 7 years of experience assisting individuals manage their everyday lives by treating mental health and/or substance concerns with the use of therapeutic approaches and practical interventions. I love to listen attentively and responsibly to everyone individual which offers me the honor to work with them.
I am a Licensed Social Worker and Social Work Clinical Associate. I have my Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology , which I obtained at Neumann University in Aston, Pa. I aquired my Masters of Social Work at Widener University in Chester ,Pa. I have experience working in a hospital setting dealing with issues from homelessness to safely discharging clients . I also have experience working in the Military Social Work setting where I helped clients with issues related to substance use and co-morbid diagnosis.
I am a Licensed Social Worker and Social Work Clinical Associate. I have my Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology , which I obtained at Neumann University in Aston, Pa. I aquired my Masters of Social Work at Widener University in Chester ,Pa. I have experience working in a hospital setting dealing with issues from homelessness to safely discharging clients . I also have experience working in the Military Social Work setting where I helped clients with issues related to substance use and co-morbid diagnosis.
As a clinical therapist, I help people who are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression and loss. I teach my clients to practice what I call "the reverse golden rule": treat yourself as you would treat others! We are often so critical of ourselves, while with a friend we would be kind, supportive, compassionate. My 20+ years of experience have given me the tools to work using an eclectic approach that I tailor to each client. I offer a comfortable, safe environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, where you can feel heard, understood and validated.
As a clinical therapist, I help people who are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression and loss. I teach my clients to practice what I call "the reverse golden rule": treat yourself as you would treat others! We are often so critical of ourselves, while with a friend we would be kind, supportive, compassionate. My 20+ years of experience have given me the tools to work using an eclectic approach that I tailor to each client. I offer a comfortable, safe environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, where you can feel heard, understood and validated.
My name is Lafarro Williams and I am a licensed Independent Clinical social worker in Washington state. I have over 7 years of experience assisting individuals manage their everyday lives by treating mental health and/or substance concerns with the use of therapeutic approaches and practical interventions. I love to listen attentively and responsibly to everyone individual which offers me the honor to work with them.
My name is Lafarro Williams and I am a licensed Independent Clinical social worker in Washington state. I have over 7 years of experience assisting individuals manage their everyday lives by treating mental health and/or substance concerns with the use of therapeutic approaches and practical interventions. I love to listen attentively and responsibly to everyone individual which offers me the honor to work with them.
I invite you to begin working towards a more fulfilling future. I take my time, work at a pace that you find comfortable, and maintain an open and collaborative environment, with an emphasis on shared trust. Using multiple modalities, including hypnotherapy and EMDR, I am competent to treat most issues. I have over 20 years of experience in the field and love my job! Taking the leap into therapy is an exceptional gift that you deserve!
I invite you to begin working towards a more fulfilling future. I take my time, work at a pace that you find comfortable, and maintain an open and collaborative environment, with an emphasis on shared trust. Using multiple modalities, including hypnotherapy and EMDR, I am competent to treat most issues. I have over 20 years of experience in the field and love my job! Taking the leap into therapy is an exceptional gift that you deserve!
Stressed? Overwhelmed? Angry? Reactionary? Trouble in relationships - personal, professional, intimate? Feeling down or frustrated too often? Christian provides a professional, evidence-based approach to working with sub-clinical issues through a systematic hypnotherapy model. Oftentimes in a matter of just a few sessions, clients report startling and sustainable change, new insights into themselves and old patterns of beliefs or reactions, and more freedom to be their best selves.
Stressed? Overwhelmed? Angry? Reactionary? Trouble in relationships - personal, professional, intimate? Feeling down or frustrated too often? Christian provides a professional, evidence-based approach to working with sub-clinical issues through a systematic hypnotherapy model. Oftentimes in a matter of just a few sessions, clients report startling and sustainable change, new insights into themselves and old patterns of beliefs or reactions, and more freedom to be their best selves.
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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.