Gambling therapists in Stafford Township, NJ
Browse Gambling therapists in Stafford Township, New Jersey. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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
In-Person Near Stafford Township, NJ
Online in Stafford Township, NJ
Gambling
Finding Peace of the Poconos LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
We understand that gambling addiction can have a profound impact on individuals and families—often leading to financial hardship, relationship breakdowns, emotional distress, and feelings of isolation or shame. Our specialized therapy services for gambling addiction provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support to help clients regain control of their lives and foster long-term recovery.
9 Years Experience
Online in Stafford Township, NJ (Online Only)
Gambling
Mona Lee Yousef
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R, CASAC-2, CADC, CCDC, MAC
Psychoanalyst with extensive specialization in the treatment of all forms of addictions, including compulsive gambling.
35 Years Experience
Online in Stafford Township, NJ
Gambling
Dr. Dana Spada
Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Spada can help you with your gambling addiction. He can support you to draw insight to what your addiction is all about and the deeper issues that you may be experiencing that are manifesting in the disorder.
11 Years Experience
Online in Stafford Township, NJ
Gambling
Dr. David Brooks
Psychologist, PhD,ABPP,ABN,EMDR Certified Therapist
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is used to counteract traumatic and otherwise upsetting life stimuli. Once upset has been addressed unwanted cravings such a gambling is addressed using EMDR therapy.
37 Years Experience
Online in Stafford Township, NJ
Gambling therapists in Stafford Township, NJ Statistics
Gambling therapists in Stafford Township, NJ average 17 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Behavioral Therapy (43%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
57%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
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
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 43% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Men |
| 57% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Christian |
| 48% | Military / Veterans |