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.
Gambling can become a compulsive habit with a costly consequence. Such can have an impact on the individuals and others. Reducing such compulsive behavior can take time. I have many years of experience in the area.
Counselor/Therapist, Board Certified Holistic Functional Medicine Psychoneuroimmunology Practitioner
Soul Journey Coaching works with Gambling from the perspective of what escape and from what does gambling provide an escape. We evaluate ways to handle pressures, stress, and to find pleasure, in healthy ways.
My clinical experience includes treating all forms of addiction and co-occurring disorders. I've had experience working in residential treatment facilities, inpatient psychiatric facilities and outpatient mental health settings. I also serve as Clinical Director for an addiction treatment center. My approach includes the use of Relapse Prevention Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Enhancement Therapy.