Gambling Therapists in Seattle, WA
If you’re carrying the weight of trauma, gambling/drug addiction, anxiety or depression, you’re not alone.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused. I offer weekly therapy as well as EMDR intensives. I have extensive training in EMDR, IFS, gambling disorder, and substance use disorder to treat trauma and the ways we cope with it. I Chair the WA Gambling Counselor Certification Committee and train others to treat gambling disorder.
If you’re carrying the weight of trauma, gambling/drug addiction, anxiety or depression, you’re not alone.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused. I offer weekly therapy as well as EMDR intensives. I have extensive training in EMDR, IFS, gambling disorder, and substance use disorder to treat trauma and the ways we cope with it. I Chair the WA Gambling Counselor Certification Committee and train others to treat gambling disorder.
Imagine transformation, relief and freedom from unwanted behaviors. Do you talk negative to yourself? Do you berate and beat yourself up? Do you feel stressed, isolated, and angry? Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to find happiness and feel free to be your authentic self? If you have answered yes to one or more of these questions I am here to help guide you into a relaxed state of mind while we work with the power of your SUBconscious mind. The SUBconscious mind is unlimited and the ability to make permanent changes.
Imagine transformation, relief and freedom from unwanted behaviors. Do you talk negative to yourself? Do you berate and beat yourself up? Do you feel stressed, isolated, and angry? Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to find happiness and feel free to be your authentic self? If you have answered yes to one or more of these questions I am here to help guide you into a relaxed state of mind while we work with the power of your SUBconscious mind. The SUBconscious mind is unlimited and the ability to make permanent changes.
MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, SUDP, CSAT
2 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 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.
My ideal clients are families who feel overwhelmed, scared, and unsure how to help a loved one struggling with addiction or mental health challenges. They want guidance they can trust, a clear plan forward, and support that honors both the individual and the family system. They are seeking relief from crisis, hope for change, and a path that leads to lasting healing rather than short-term fixes.
My ideal clients are families who feel overwhelmed, scared, and unsure how to help a loved one struggling with addiction or mental health challenges. They want guidance they can trust, a clear plan forward, and support that honors both the individual and the family system. They are seeking relief from crisis, hope for change, and a path that leads to lasting healing rather than short-term fixes.
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.
I work best with people who feel disconnected in their relationships. Many have tried therapy and left feeling unchanged. Some carry trauma they never unpacked. Most are simply ready for life to feel easier.
You want someone who listens, doesn’t judge, and helps you understand what you feel. You want tools so your emotions stop running your life and relationships. You want relief that lasts.
Most people come to me because they feel stuck in patterns they can’t shake. They shut down, react fast, or disconnect without meaning to. These responses usually started as protection, but now they get in the way.
I work best with people who feel disconnected in their relationships. Many have tried therapy and left feeling unchanged. Some carry trauma they never unpacked. Most are simply ready for life to feel easier.
You want someone who listens, doesn’t judge, and helps you understand what you feel. You want tools so your emotions stop running your life and relationships. You want relief that lasts.
Most people come to me because they feel stuck in patterns they can’t shake. They shut down, react fast, or disconnect without meaning to. These responses usually started as protection, but now they get in the way.
Many capable, high-functioning adults reach a point where effort no longer brings clarity. Burnout, loss of meaning, vocational confusion, or faith-related disorientation can quietly destabilize an otherwise functional life.
I work with adults seeking orientation and clarity during these moments. In addition to insurance-based therapy through Mindful Therapy Group, I offer a limited number of Meaning & Direction Intensives—private, extended consultations designed to provide focused clarity without the constraints of insurance or diagnosis.
Many capable, high-functioning adults reach a point where effort no longer brings clarity. Burnout, loss of meaning, vocational confusion, or faith-related disorientation can quietly destabilize an otherwise functional life.
I work with adults seeking orientation and clarity during these moments. In addition to insurance-based therapy through Mindful Therapy Group, I offer a limited number of Meaning & Direction Intensives—private, extended consultations designed to provide focused clarity without the constraints of insurance or diagnosis.
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.
During our lives, we encounter experiences that can move us away from a direct connection to ourselves. Influences from family, friends, peers, jobs, and the greater culture can affect how we view and express ourselves. We can become conditioned to thinking, feeling and behaving in a way that is incompatible with who we really are and what we want in our lives. This compromises our ability to value our unique identity and to express and apply ourselves, and our strengths. I will help you to identify, understand and remove barriers that are keeping you from realizing your fullest potential. I only offer Telehealth in California.
During our lives, we encounter experiences that can move us away from a direct connection to ourselves. Influences from family, friends, peers, jobs, and the greater culture can affect how we view and express ourselves. We can become conditioned to thinking, feeling and behaving in a way that is incompatible with who we really are and what we want in our lives. This compromises our ability to value our unique identity and to express and apply ourselves, and our strengths. I will help you to identify, understand and remove barriers that are keeping you from realizing your fullest potential. I only offer Telehealth in California.
My first experience with psychology came at the age of 8 when my parents took me to see their counselor, Greg. He was so helpful that I was inspired to follow in his footsteps and become a counselor too. Today, after almost 20 years, I feel fortunate to be able say that I still love what I do.
My first experience with psychology came at the age of 8 when my parents took me to see their counselor, Greg. He was so helpful that I was inspired to follow in his footsteps and become a counselor too. Today, after almost 20 years, I feel fortunate to be able say that I still love what I do.
Kelly Granite Enck, C.Ht. – Seattle's Top Hypnotherapist 2023-2025
Experience Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT)
Kelly Granite Enck specializes in Rapid Resolution Therapy, a one-time session designed to eliminate lifelong anxiety, fears, phobias, and other emotional disturbances in just a single meeting. Her expertise effectively addresses a comprehensive range of issues including trauma, PTSD, OCD, smoking cessation, grief, insomnia, weight management, sports performance enhancement, and confidence building, ensuring profound and lasting change.
Kelly Granite Enck, C.Ht. – Seattle's Top Hypnotherapist 2023-2025
Experience Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT)
Kelly Granite Enck specializes in Rapid Resolution Therapy, a one-time session designed to eliminate lifelong anxiety, fears, phobias, and other emotional disturbances in just a single meeting. Her expertise effectively addresses a comprehensive range of issues including trauma, PTSD, OCD, smoking cessation, grief, insomnia, weight management, sports performance enhancement, and confidence building, ensuring profound and lasting change.
We are committed to restoring you to your best. Using an individualized, client-centered approach, we work with you to identify strengths and deepen relationships for sustainable and holistic change. At Cascades Wellness Center, our team offers extensive experience as well as a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Through awareness, compassion, and acceptance, we work with our clients to return you to the life you want and deserve. For us, therapy is not about fixing what is wrong, but about recapturing your capacities to increase your overall health, well-being, and sense of connection in the world.
We are committed to restoring you to your best. Using an individualized, client-centered approach, we work with you to identify strengths and deepen relationships for sustainable and holistic change. At Cascades Wellness Center, our team offers extensive experience as well as a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Through awareness, compassion, and acceptance, we work with our clients to return you to the life you want and deserve. For us, therapy is not about fixing what is wrong, but about recapturing your capacities to increase your overall health, well-being, and sense of connection in the world.
I specialize neuromodulation therapies. My emphasis is on the interaction of our relationship, the integration of brain, mind and body. What brings you to search for a skilled professional to be present to your inquiry? An inquiry perhaps ignited by an ineffable experience, invoking you to reshape your life, or perhaps an inner call to open deeper connectivity and understanding beyond the multitude of daily cyber interactions? What do you require most to navigate your life through the labyrinth of work, relationships and community? I am available to explore your questions with you, and to support you to awaken to your own potential.
I specialize neuromodulation therapies. My emphasis is on the interaction of our relationship, the integration of brain, mind and body. What brings you to search for a skilled professional to be present to your inquiry? An inquiry perhaps ignited by an ineffable experience, invoking you to reshape your life, or perhaps an inner call to open deeper connectivity and understanding beyond the multitude of daily cyber interactions? What do you require most to navigate your life through the labyrinth of work, relationships and community? I am available to explore your questions with you, and to support you to awaken to your own potential.
I am a Christian counselor/coach and I am passionate about helping men experience freedom from compulsive behaviors and, as a result, a deeper connection with God, themselves, and others. I specialize in helping men struggling with addictive and compulsive behaviors like pornography, sex, drugs, alcohol, food, work, video games, relationships, etc.
After more than 20 years of experience, I have found that true lasting healing does not happen in isolation. Weekly recovery groups provide the accountability, honesty, and brotherhood required for lasting transformation. That is why I now fully focus on the power of group work.
I am a Christian counselor/coach and I am passionate about helping men experience freedom from compulsive behaviors and, as a result, a deeper connection with God, themselves, and others. I specialize in helping men struggling with addictive and compulsive behaviors like pornography, sex, drugs, alcohol, food, work, video games, relationships, etc.
After more than 20 years of experience, I have found that true lasting healing does not happen in isolation. Weekly recovery groups provide the accountability, honesty, and brotherhood required for lasting transformation. That is why I now fully focus on the power of group work.
Dr. Richelle Vawter is a licensed naturopath medical doctor and mental health counselor. She has specialized training in trauma-informed care, domestic abuse, OCD, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Clients working with Dr. Vawter can expect an integrative, compassionate approach coupled with the latest trends in psychotherapy. My therapy style is a person-centered approach. I meet clients where they are currently in their mind, body, and spirit journeys, and we focus on progress, not perfection. I find homework to be beneficial because it helps to practice newly acquired skills.
Dr. Richelle Vawter is a licensed naturopath medical doctor and mental health counselor. She has specialized training in trauma-informed care, domestic abuse, OCD, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Clients working with Dr. Vawter can expect an integrative, compassionate approach coupled with the latest trends in psychotherapy. My therapy style is a person-centered approach. I meet clients where they are currently in their mind, body, and spirit journeys, and we focus on progress, not perfection. I find homework to be beneficial because it helps to practice newly acquired skills.
Each person possesses the innate ability to learn, grow, and make meaningful changes in their personal lives, relationships, and circumstances. In my practice, I strive to help individuals explore and understand the thought patterns and behaviors that may be influencing their lives, often in ways they aren't fully aware of. Many times, these unconscious patterns can lead to repetitive behaviors, creating dissatisfaction and emotional challenges. I believe that every individual has the potential to grow from both their positive and negative experiences, and it is my goal to support clients in discovering their own paths.
Each person possesses the innate ability to learn, grow, and make meaningful changes in their personal lives, relationships, and circumstances. In my practice, I strive to help individuals explore and understand the thought patterns and behaviors that may be influencing their lives, often in ways they aren't fully aware of. Many times, these unconscious patterns can lead to repetitive behaviors, creating dissatisfaction and emotional challenges. I believe that every individual has the potential to grow from both their positive and negative experiences, and it is my goal to support clients in discovering their own paths.
The services I currently provide include: management of depression and/or problems with mood and pervasive unhappiness; chemical dependency (alcohol and other drugs) and other kinds of addiction (including gambling and sexual addiction); debilitating anxiety and fears, including social phobia; issues and concerns specific to the LGBTQ+ community; Behavioral Medicine/chronic health problems (e.g. heart disease, diabetes, MS); and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
The therapy relationship I establish with my clients provides a context or crucible for forging behavior change. My aim is to provide a safe place for you to explore whatever thoughts and feelings you bring to your work, and to help you to remain honest with yourself in the process.
The services I currently provide include: management of depression and/or problems with mood and pervasive unhappiness; chemical dependency (alcohol and other drugs) and other kinds of addiction (including gambling and sexual addiction); debilitating anxiety and fears, including social phobia; issues and concerns specific to the LGBTQ+ community; Behavioral Medicine/chronic health problems (e.g. heart disease, diabetes, MS); and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
The therapy relationship I establish with my clients provides a context or crucible for forging behavior change. My aim is to provide a safe place for you to explore whatever thoughts and feelings you bring to your work, and to help you to remain honest with yourself in the process.
Life not quite what you expected? Come in and we can turn it around together. I have training and experience with a variety of issues including substance and non-substance addictions, deafness and hearing loss, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, adjusting to life changes, grief and loss, divorce, identifying and evolving toward life goals. Intimacy, improving self-esteem, self-confidence, and ability to communicate are often areas that people chose to work on. Sharing your life with another can be joyful and difficult. Therapy is a neutral place to explore the relationship.
Life not quite what you expected? Come in and we can turn it around together. I have training and experience with a variety of issues including substance and non-substance addictions, deafness and hearing loss, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, adjusting to life changes, grief and loss, divorce, identifying and evolving toward life goals. Intimacy, improving self-esteem, self-confidence, and ability to communicate are often areas that people chose to work on. Sharing your life with another can be joyful and difficult. Therapy is a neutral place to explore the relationship.
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!
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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.