Gambling therapists in Shelby, North Carolina NC
Browse Gambling therapists in Shelby. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Shelby, NC North Carolina (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 Shelby, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
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 Shelby, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
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 Shelby, NC North Carolina
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
With a combination of RTT and hypnosis, we can start working to resolve your gambling issues, triggers, addiction etc.
11 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Gambling therapists in Shelby, North Carolina Statistics
Gambling therapists in Shelby, North Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $188 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Behavioral Therapy (59%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (53%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$188
Accept insurance
59%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
|
| 35% |
Male |
|
| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
|
| 4% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 53% |
Online Only |
|
| 47% |
In Person and Online |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Men |
| 53% | Military / Veterans |
| 47% | Christian |