Gambling therapists in Cape Coral, FL
Browse Gambling therapists in Cape Coral, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Gambling
David Essel, M.S., O.M.
Counselor/Therapist, Master's Degree Psychology, Ordained All Faiths Minister
Addictions to gambling is normally referred to as a behavioral addiction. . Work with David one on one in his holistic program!
46 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cape Coral, FL
Online in Cape Coral, FL
Gambling
Alexander Fidelman
Hypnotherapist, CCHt
Any compulsive/addictive behavior is a way to distract from painful emotions and self-medicate and/or to gain control.
5-PATH (The Five Phase Advanced Transformational Hypnotherapy) is a comprehensive way to address and release all negative emotions, perceptions and change the inner programs (early life negative beliefs and subconscious decisions) that trigger those emotions and perceptions. It is a also a powerful way to change habits and behaviors by coding in specific behavioral patterns directly into the subconscious mind.
16 Years Experience
Online in Cape Coral, FL
Gambling
Guy J Iacono
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Gambling problems rarely start as problems. They often begin as entertainment, a way to unwind, a rush that offers relief from stress or boredom or something harder to name. Over time, for some people, it shifts. The losses get harder to walk away from, the urge to chase them grows stronger, and what started as recreation starts costing real things: money, relationships, trust, and self-respect.
Problem gambling is one of the more isolating struggles a person can face. The shame around it tends to run deep, and the secrecy that develops around it can make everything worse. Most people dealing with it have already tried to stop or cut back on their own. The fact that it keeps happening is not a matter of willpower. It is a pattern with real psychological and behavioral roots that responds well to focused, structured treatment.
In our work together, we look honestly at the role gambling has played, what has been driving it, and what has made it difficult to stop. We build concrete strategies for managing urges, address the underlying stress, anxiety, or emotional patterns that feed the behavior, and work on repairing the areas of life that have taken the hit.
My approach is direct and nonjudgmental. I have worked with people navigating substance misuse and behavioral patterns for over a decade and understand how these cycles work and what it actually takes to break them.
If gambling has become something you are managing in secret or something that has started to cost you more than you want to admit, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
10 Years Experience
Online in Cape Coral, FL
Gambling
Dan Mulloy, LPC
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, MBA
I treat Gambling
12 Years Experience
Online in Cape Coral, FL
Gambling
Dina Hijazi
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
Struggles with gambling can affect not just finances, but self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. I provide a supportive, judgment-free environment to help individuals understand the emotional and behavioral drivers behind compulsive gambling. Using evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), relapse prevention strategies, and emotional regulation tools, we work together to regain control, rebuild trust, and create healthier coping mechanisms. Recovery is possible—with the right support, change can start today.
35 Years Experience
Online in Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral is one of Florida's fastest-growing cities, a sprawling canal city in Lee County whose rapid expansion has been driven by retirees, seasonal residents, and younger families relocating from higher cost-of-living states. The city was among the hardest hit by Hurricane Ian in 2022, and climate-related anxiety, disaster trauma, and the psychological stress of rebuilding remain significant mental health concerns for many residents. The city's heavily suburban, car-dependent geography means therapy is primarily delivered through private practices and telehealth, as public transit options are limited. Common therapy themes include grief, relationship stress, anxiety, adjustment challenges for new residents, and the mental health pressures of managing life in a rapidly developing, disaster-affected coastal community.
Gambling therapists in Cape Coral, FL Statistics
Gambling therapists in Cape Coral, FL average 16 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Behavioral Therapy (55%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (48%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
55%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 46% |
Male |
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| 44% |
Female |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 48% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 34% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Senior |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Men |
| 59% | Military / Veterans |
| 59% | Women |
| 55% | Christian |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |