Gambling therapists in Albemarle, NC
Browse Gambling therapists in Albemarle, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Gambling
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Gambling can start as entertainment, a way to cope, or even a sense of possibility—but over time, it can become something that’s harder to control and harder to talk about. Many people find themselves caught in cycles of chasing losses, secrecy, financial stress, and the emotional highs and lows that come with it. There’s often shame attached, especially when others don’t understand or when it’s been framed as a lack of discipline rather than something more complex. Cultural factors can also play a role—how gambling is normalized in certain spaces, how risk and success are viewed, or the pressures that make quick financial relief feel necessary.
At Nour Counseling, we approach gambling with honesty and without judgment. We work with you to understand the patterns—what pulls you in, what keeps you there, and what makes it hard to step away. From there, we actively build strategies to interrupt the cycle, reduce harm, and create more stability, including practical supports around urges, finances, and decision-making. We also address the emotional and contextual layers—stress, escape, identity, and systemic pressures—so you’re not just trying to “white-knuckle” change. This is about helping you regain a sense of control, clarity, and direction in a way that actually feels sustainable.
9 Years Experience
Online in Albemarle, NC (Online Only)
Gambling
Pat Reynolds
Therapist, LCAS, DOT-SAP, LAADC
Problem gambling can affect finances, relationships, employment, and emotional well being. Counseling addresses compulsive behaviors, identifies underlying triggers, and helps clients develop practical strategies for regaining stability and rebuilding trust.
14 Years Experience
Online in Albemarle, NC (Online Only)
Gambling
Candace Plattor
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Adler University
At Love With Boundaries, we deal with all kinds of addictions, including gambling - whether it's at the casino or on their smart phones. Basically addiction is addiction, in whatever ways it shows up.
35 Years Experience
Online in Albemarle, NC (Online Only)
Gambling
Mallory Lamb
Psychologist, Psy.D.
We will utilize CBT to disrupt gambling. We will identify patterns of triggers, thoughts, and emotions contributing to gambling. We will disrupt behavioral patterns and work on mitigating activating factors, identify replacement behaviors, and work on deeper held negative beliefs likely contributing to the behavioral pattern. MI and SFBT will also be used, to enhance desire for change and create practical steps.
13 Years Experience
Online in Albemarle, NC (Online Only)
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 Albemarle, NC
Gambling therapists in Albemarle, NC Statistics
Gambling therapists in Albemarle, NC average 16 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Behavioral Therapy (58%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (47%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Senior |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 42% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Military / Veterans |
| 58% | Women |
| 53% | Christian |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Men |