Gambling Therapists in Anchorage, AK

I can help you break free from gambling. We look at your triggers and solve them and set a new habit instead of gambling.

Addiction destroys everybody. Research finds that losing can trigger a release of dopamine to almost the same extent as winning, which is why you may stay in the casino after dropping a few hands. Your body also produces adrenalin and pleasurable endorphins throughout the win/lose gambling cycle. All my clients with this disorder are getting resilient in no time due to Dicit hypnotherapy. Now it's your turn. I use Dicit hypnotherapy for your resilience and recovery. Get ready to quit gambling once and for all.

At Love With Boundaries, we deal with all kinds of addictions, including gambling - whether it's at the casino or on their smart phones. Basically addiction is addiction, in whatever ways it shows up.

Gambling can start as entertainment but may grow into a source of stress, financial strain, and emotional distress. I work with adults who are concerned about their gambling habits or are struggling to regain a sense of stability and control. Using evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and psychoeducation, I help clients explore their behaviors, build healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with what matters most. If gambling is interfering with your well-being or relationships, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation.

Anchorage is the most geographically isolated major city in the United States, and this isolation — combined with Alaska's extreme seasonal light variation — contributes to elevated rates of seasonal affective disorder, depression, and substance use that therapists here address as recurring priorities. The city has a significant Alaska Native and American Indian population, and therapists offering trauma-informed, culturally grounded care that engages with Indigenous mental health, subsistence culture, and historical trauma from colonial policies are an especially important part of the local landscape. Alaska Native Medical Center, Providence Alaska Medical Center, and Alaska Regional Hospital provide institutional mental health resources, while the private therapy community serves a population spread across a physically vast metropolitan area. Telehealth plays a critical access role for Anchorage residents and those across Alaska's broader geography seeking care beyond what is available locally.

Gender ID

	50%	Male
	50%	Female

Session Type

	75%	Online Only
	25%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

50%	Family Systems Therapy
50%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
50%	Psychoeducational Therapy
50%	Behavioral Therapy
50%	Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
50%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
50%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
75%	Senior
75%	Young Adult
25%	Children
25%	Teen

Client Focus

100%	LGBTQ+
100%	Persons with Disabilities
100%	Military / Veterans
100%	Native American
75%	Middle Eastern

Gambling therapists in Anchorage, Alaska AK

Eric Olsen

Julien Moe

Candace Plattor

Dr. Cara Bussell, PhD, LLC

Gambling therapists in Anchorage, Alaska Statistics

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