Gambling therapists in Kinston, NC
Browse Gambling therapists in Kinston, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCASA, LCSW
Gambling can impact finances, relationships, and emotional well-being. We help clients explore the underlying causes of gambling behaviors, strengthen coping skills, and work toward healthier choices and greater stability.
3 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC (Online Only)
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 Kinston, NC (Online Only)
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 Kinston, NC (Online Only)
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 Kinston, NC (Online Only)
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 Kinston, NC
Gambling therapists in Kinston, NC Statistics
Gambling therapists in Kinston, NC average 17 years of experience and charge around $182 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Behavioral Therapy (65%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (45%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$182
Accept insurance
55%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 80% | Senior |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Teen |
| 40% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Men |
| 65% | Women |
| 60% | LGBTQ+ |
| 55% | Christian |
| 55% | Military / Veterans |