Gambling therapists in Smithfield, NC
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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 Smithfield, NC (Online Only)
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 Smithfield, NC (Online Only)
Gambling
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Supporting individuals in overcoming compulsive gambling behaviors and rebuilding financial and emotional stability.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Smithfield, NC
Online in Smithfield, NC
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 Smithfield, NC
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 Smithfield, NC (Online Only)
Gambling therapists in Smithfield, NC Statistics
Gambling therapists in Smithfield, NC average 17 years of experience and charge around $188 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Behavioral Therapy (68%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (47%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$188
Accept insurance
58%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 47% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 47% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 42% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Senior |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Teen |
| 37% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Men |
| 63% | Military / Veterans |
| 63% | Women |
| 58% | Christian |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |