Gambling therapists in Lake Wales, Florida FL
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Gambling
Dr. Brian M. Berman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Gambling is a disorder which can be effectively treated with behavioral therapy. I specialize in helping clients break the behavioral reinforcement patterns that develop and maintain this disorder.
22 Years Experience
Online in Lake Wales, FL Florida
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 Lake Wales, FL Florida
Gambling
Kingdom Dwelling Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
KDCC counselors provide a supportive environment where individuals can explore the underlying emotional and psychological factors driving gambling behavior. Helping individuals develop healthier coping strategies, identify triggers, and set realistic goals for recovery. A counselor can provide positive accountability and encourage the building of a supportive network, ultimately leading to improved well-being and a more balanced life.
7 Years Experience
Online in Lake Wales, FL Florida
Gambling
Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MS HSc, MA, LMHC, LPC
Gambling can become a way to cope with stress, emotional pain, or unmet needs. I help clients explore the underlying patterns and emotions driving this behavior, rather than focusing only on the habit itself. Together, we build healthier coping strategies, self-awareness, and a more balanced, purposeful life.
26 Years Experience
Online in Lake Wales, FL Florida (Online Only)
Gambling
Roland Achtau
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCADC, ICGC-1
Feeling out of control with gambling? Gambling is now classified as the first behavioral addiction to be diagnosed in the DSM-V by the American Psychological Association. My practice offers an umbrella of services to best assist those who are wrestling with gambling addiction and providing necessary tools to overcome.
11 Years Experience
Online in Lake Wales, FL Florida
Gambling therapists in Lake Wales, Florida Statistics
Gambling therapists in Lake Wales, Florida average 18 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Behavioral Therapy (59%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (52%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
56%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Male |
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| 38% |
Female |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 52% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 48% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 44% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 74% | Senior |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Teen |
| 37% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Men |
| 63% | Women |
| 59% | Military / Veterans |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Christian |