Gambling therapists in Okanagan, BC
Browse Gambling therapists in Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Halyna Polityka
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Problem Gambling, technology use and other behavioural addictions can feel like invisible addictions - money, phones, social media, the internet are all around us and can feel impossible to navigate or manage on our own.
10 Years Experience
Online in Okanagan, BC (Online Only)
Gambling
Prof. Sir Romesh Jayasinghe, OLS
Psychologist, Ph.D.(Applied Psychology), Dh.C.(Florida), FRSPH(UK), FACCPH(UK), FTBCCT(UK), Adv.Dip.(Psychiatry), Adv.Dip.(Clinical Psychology), Adv.Dip.(Neuroscience), Adv.Dip.CBT(UK), Dip.(Couples Therapy), Dip.(Hypnotherapy), Dip.(Relationship Psychology), Dip.(Nutrition Science), Cert.(Integrative Mental Health)
I treat gambling and online gambling using hypnotherapy and CBT.
20 Years Experience
Online in Okanagan, BC
Gambling
Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RCSW EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Credit Provider
Overcoming the Chasing Cycle: Healing Beyond the Bet
When the high of a win fades and turns into a heavy cycle of secret stress, financial strain, and overwhelming regret, it can feel like your world is spinning out of your control.
Problematic gambling is rarely just about money. For many, taking that risk becomes an automatic attempt to numb emotional pain, soothe an overworked nervous system, or find a temporary escape from daily pressures. It starts as a distraction, but quickly turns into a trap.
At Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services, we meet you right where you are with total confidentiality and zero judgment. Grounded in our core values of empathy, integrity, and tailored care, we help you look beneath the surface to address the emotional distress driving the impulse to gamble.
Through compassionate, evidence-based therapy, we work together to:
Identify Emotional Triggers: Uncover the specific stress responses and unmet needs that lead to compulsive behavior.
Restore Nervous System Balance: Learn healthy, sustainable grounding tools to manage urge spikes without acting on them.
Rebuild Trust & Security: Establish practical boundaries to protect your well-being, repair valued relationships, and regain financial peace of mind.
You don't have to navigate the weight of hidden struggles alone. Healing is about reclaiming command over your choices and stepping back into a life rooted in genuine stability, self-trust, and lasting peace.
26 Years Experience
Online in Okanagan, BC (Online Only)
Gambling
Hardie Counselling & BrainWorX, Inc
Registered Psychotherapist, BFA, B.Ed, MA, CPC, CCPCPR, CCAC, ICADC, CSAT, CCTP, CCTACP
Do you gamble despite negative consequences, chase losses, neglect responsibilities, or hide your behavior? If you need help breaking free from this compulsion and ending the destructive cycle, I'm here to support you.
32 Years Experience
Online in Okanagan, BC
Gambling
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Approach: CBT, motivational interviewing-informed, emotion-focused and relapse-prevention strategies.
I help clients explore the emotional and behavioural patterns surrounding gambling, including triggers, urges, beliefs about gambling, stress, and its impact on relationships or finances. Therapy focuses on increasing awareness, strengthening motivation for change, developing alternative coping strategies, and building healthier routines. Specialized addiction support can be incorporated when necessary.
7 Years Experience
Online in Okanagan, BC
Gambling therapists in Okanagan, BC Statistics
Gambling therapists in Okanagan, BC average 16 years of experience and charge around $134 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Behavioral Therapy (58%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (58%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$134
Accept insurance
75%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 58% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 50% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 50% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 75% | Senior |
| 67% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Men |
| 58% | Asian |
| 58% | Christian |
| 58% | Women |
| 50% | Buddhist |