Gambling therapists in Modesto, CA
Browse Gambling therapists in Modesto, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I help clients understand what drives gambling behavior and what emotional needs or stresses it serves. Together we work toward greater awareness, stronger self-control, and healthier ways of managing urges, risk, and emotional discomfort.
41 Years Experience
Online in Modesto, CA
Gambling
Marc Donegan, Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, PACFA, BACP, ITTA, EATA, UKATA
Compulsive gambling usually serves a psychological function, whether that’s escape, control, or managing underlying anxiety or stress. I work with clients to understand what the behaviour is doing for them and build sustainable alternatives, alongside addressing any financial or relational impact where relevant.
10 Years Experience
Online in Modesto, CA
Gambling
Mind Study Center
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, M.D., Ph.D.,
At Mind Study Center, we offer specialized support for individuals struggling with gambling addiction. Our team provides personalized treatment plans that include therapy, behavioral strategies, and support groups to help clients break free from the cycle of addiction. We focus on addressing underlying emotional issues, building healthier coping mechanisms, and fostering self-control, guiding individuals toward recovery and a more balanced, fulfilling life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Modesto, CA
Gambling
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We provide compassionate, non-shaming support for individuals struggling with gambling behaviors. We explore underlying emotional drivers, stressors, and patterns while building healthier coping strategies and accountability. Our approach emphasizes insight, regulation, and sustainable change.
7 Years Experience
Online in Modesto, CA
Gambling
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Gambling addiction and its offshoots such as crypto trading and sports betting are one of the hardest addiction to break. To get free from addiction an addict has to tell themselves and others the truth. By the time an addict has brought themselves to be truthful about their Gambling addiction, they have gambled away the family house, the family 401k, etc. Telling the truth is so excruciating that many never do it and therefore never recover.
8 Years Experience
Online in Modesto, CA (Online Only)
Modesto sits at the center of California's San Joaquin Valley and is shaped by its agricultural economy — the surrounding Stanislaus County produces almonds, milk, and poultry at nationally significant scale — with therapists frequently addressing the mental health effects of agricultural work, including seasonal income volatility and the physical and psychological demands of farm labor. The city has a large Hispanic population and a significant community of Punjabi Sikh agricultural workers and business owners, creating demand for bilingual and culturally informed therapists who understand immigration stress and cross-cultural family dynamics. Memorial Medical Center and Doctors Medical Center provide institutional mental health resources, while California State University Stanislaus supplies clinical training to the local community. Modesto's relatively high rates of poverty and crime create a therapy landscape in which economic stress and community trauma are recurring clinical themes.
Gambling therapists in Modesto, CA Statistics
Gambling therapists in Modesto, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $194 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (60%), and Behavioral Therapy (55%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$194
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 42% |
Female |
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| 41% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 60% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 55% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 50% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 45% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 45% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 55% | Teen |
| 40% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Men |
| 65% | Women |
| 60% | Asian |
| 60% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 60% | LGBTQ+ |