Gambling therapists in Wilmington, NC
Browse Gambling therapists in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, NC
Gambling
Soul Journey Coaching & Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, Board Certified Holistic Functional Medicine Psychoneuroimmunology Practitioner
Soul Journey Coaching works with Gambling from the perspective of what escape and from what does gambling provide an escape. We evaluate ways to handle pressures, stress, and to find pleasure, in healthy ways.
26 Years Experience
Online in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, NC (Online Only)
Gambling
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 Wilmington, NC (Online Only)
Wilmington is a coastal North Carolina city that has grown significantly as a retirement destination, university community (UNC Wilmington), and—somewhat unexpectedly—a major film and television production hub, with Screen Gems Studios making Wilmington one of the East Coast's most active filming locations and earning it the nickname 'Wilmywood.' The mental health landscape reflects this mix: retiree adjustment and aging concerns, student well-being needs at UNCW, and the particular stresses of the creative and entertainment industry workforce. Hurricane Florence and other significant storms have left a legacy of disaster-related anxiety and trauma for coastal residents, and climate-related worry about storm intensity and sea level rise is a growing theme in local therapy practices. Common therapy concerns include hurricane trauma and climate anxiety, retiree adjustment, student mental health, creative industry stress, and the identity challenges of a city navigating rapid population growth and a changing economic character.
Gambling therapists in Wilmington, NC Statistics
Gambling therapists in Wilmington, NC average 16 years of experience and charge around $218 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Behavioral Therapy (56%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (56%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (50%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$218
Accept insurance
56%
Offer sliding scale
56%
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
| 56% |
Online Only |
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| 44% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 56% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 56% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Senior |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 44% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Men |
| 56% | Military / Veterans |
| 50% | Christian |