Gambling therapists in Springfield, MA
Browse Gambling therapists in Springfield, Massachusetts. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Gambling
Ross W. Hackerson
Life Coach, Life Coach
Gambling, like all addictions and compulsions it's about chasing a Self-Affirming Feeling. Whether that feeling is "I'm Me!" or "I'm the Boss of Me." or "I exist, I matter!" or something else, we can get to the driver of the pattern and extinguish it. Focused addiction retreats offer change in two weeks rather than two years, and you are changed. Call me.
51 Years Experience
In-Person Near Springfield, MA
Gambling
Blair P. Bisher
Treatment Center, NCC, PhD(c), CSAT-c, MS, MHA, PMP
As an addiction specialist with over 23 years' of experience I've helped hundreds of clients understand, overcome and heal from their compulsive gambling patterns. This work can be achieved quickly - often much quicker than most expected.
27 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA
Gambling
Aria Fraser
Hypnotherapist, Certified Rapid Transformational Therapist
Gambling habits and addictions are usually not really about getting money, but the thrill and the rush of feel-good chemicals the brain makes when the person scores a win. Gambling is usually driven by a deep need to feel enough or feel alive, and to fill an emptiness that arises from not feeling enough or having enough. The origin is often from a belief that was unknowingly formed early in life that the person wasn't good enough somehow, and this drives the behavior to fill that need. Rapid Transformational Therapy helps to find the root cause of the beliefs, then interrupt and release them, while creating new pathways in the brain that create effective change away from the unwanted behavior. Then, beneficial beliefs and visualizations are 'installed' at the subconscious level to replace them, along with ongoing support after the session.
0 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA (Online Only)
Gambling
Glenn Klein
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
As with all addictions and compulsive behaviors, gambling functions to alter consciousness and can lead to negative consequences.
29 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA
Gambling
Zach Rotfus
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Gambling problems often develop quietly and are accompanied by shame, secrecy, and a sense of being out of control. You may be struggling with urges, financial stress, relationship strain, or cycles of guilt and relapse. I provide nonjudgmental, supportive therapy to help you understand what’s driving the behavior, reduce urges, and build healthier ways of coping. Treatment focuses on accountability, emotional regulation, and long-term change.
10 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA (Online Only)
Springfield is the largest city in western Massachusetts and one of the state's most economically challenged communities, with high rates of poverty, significant post-industrial decline, and a large Puerto Rican population that makes it one of the most culturally distinct cities in New England. Spanish-language therapy is essential, and the demand for bilingual practitioners who understand the specific experiences of Puerto Rican and broader Latino communities significantly shapes the local mental health landscape. Baystate Health operates behavioral health programs in the city, and several community mental health centers provide sliding-scale and publicly funded services for residents who cannot afford private therapy. Common therapy concerns include trauma, anxiety, depression, economic stress, and the complex intergenerational dynamics of a diaspora community that has been central to Springfield's identity for decades.
Gambling therapists in Springfield, MA Statistics
Gambling therapists in Springfield, MA average 18 years of experience and charge around $238 per session. 92% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (62%), Behavioral Therapy (46%), and Family Systems Therapy (46%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$238
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Male |
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| 46% |
Female |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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| 8% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 46% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 46% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 38% | Hypnotherapy |
| 38% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 54% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 85% | Men |
| 69% | LGBTQ+ |
| 62% | Christian |
| 62% | Military / Veterans |
| 54% | Buddhist |