Gambling therapists in Kenora, ON
Browse Gambling therapists in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
First Step Men's Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, ASAT, EMDR
We help men struggling with problematic gambling. Our clinicians can help you better understand the roots of your gambling addiction, and work on tools and resources that can help you move past problematic gambling.
5 Years Experience
Online in Kenora, ON
Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RCSW EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Credit Provider
Overcoming the Chasing Cycle: Healing Beyond the Bet
When the high of a win fades and turns into a heavy cycle of secret stress, financial strain, and overwhelming regret, it can feel like your world is spinning out of your control.
Problematic gambling is rarely just about money. For many, taking that risk becomes an automatic attempt to numb emotional pain, soothe an overworked nervous system, or find a temporary escape from daily pressures. It starts as a distraction, but quickly turns into a trap.
At Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services, we meet you right where you are with total confidentiality and zero judgment. Grounded in our core values of empathy, integrity, and tailored care, we help you look beneath the surface to address the emotional distress driving the impulse to gamble.
Through compassionate, evidence-based therapy, we work together to:
Identify Emotional Triggers: Uncover the specific stress responses and unmet needs that lead to compulsive behavior.
Restore Nervous System Balance: Learn healthy, sustainable grounding tools to manage urge spikes without acting on them.
Rebuild Trust & Security: Establish practical boundaries to protect your well-being, repair valued relationships, and regain financial peace of mind.
You don't have to navigate the weight of hidden struggles alone. Healing is about reclaiming command over your choices and stepping back into a life rooted in genuine stability, self-trust, and lasting peace.
26 Years Experience
Online in Kenora, ON (Online Only)
Edan Tasca
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
Problem gambling therapy offers urge-management, money safeguards, and relapse-prevention plans. We also support partners impacted by secrecy and debt. Discreet, practical help starts here.
10 Years Experience
Online in Kenora, ON
Novus Rehab
Registered Social Worker, RSW
No matter what stage you are at with your gambling addiction, we work with you on harm reduction approaches, stages of change and goal setting, as well as exploring underlying factors that result in addiction behaviour. We work with you to identify the root cause of the gambling and/or addictive behaviour, and provide strategies to help you cope better. You may be in the contemplation stage (unsure if you want to stop gambling) or you may have been in recovery for some time and would like to explore more deeply the root causes or ongoing challenges you experience.
11 Years Experience
Online in Kenora, ON
Madeleine Krupl
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Non-shaming, practical help for urges, triggers, and debt-related stress. We’ll build safer routines, strengthen values-based choices, and plan for high-risk moments.
8 Years Experience
Online in Kenora, ON (Online Only)
Gambling therapists in Kenora, ON Statistics
Gambling therapists in Kenora, ON average 12 years of experience and charge around $180 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (66%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (64%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$180
Accept insurance
94%
Offer sliding scale
77%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 74% |
In Person and Online |
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| 26% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 66% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 64% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 57% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 57% | Narrative Therapy |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 91% | Senior |
| 77% | Teen |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 49% | Men |
| 40% | Christian |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |
| 40% | Women |