Gambling therapists in Markham, ON
Browse Gambling therapists in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Gambling
Melissa Letourneau
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Addiction is a multifaceted challenge, and understanding its roots is key to recovery. While I do not offer therapy sessions for addiction, we have several addiction specialists at Psychotherapy Collective who are available to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with you to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey. Visit our profiles at https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Gambling
Tony Miller
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
ontrary to what is believed, addiction usually starts with a positive impact on a person’s life and even sometimes saves their life. However, as the time goes by, this creative adjustment becomes outdated and turns into a problem. Therefore, working with addiction should not be about illuminating the symptoms or the manifestations of the addiction, but rather trying to understand the reasons underlying the addiction and the function that it used to serve. A successful recovery is only possible through understanding and even respecting the addiction. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Gambling
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Approach: CBT, motivational interviewing-informed, emotion-focused and relapse-prevention strategies.
I help clients explore the emotional and behavioural patterns surrounding gambling, including triggers, urges, beliefs about gambling, stress, and its impact on relationships or finances. Therapy focuses on increasing awareness, strengthening motivation for change, developing alternative coping strategies, and building healthier routines. Specialized addiction support can be incorporated when necessary.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Markham, ON L3S 3J6
Online in Markham, ON
Gambling
Bipolar Disorder Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Greg Rennie has over 10 years experience working as an addiction specialist in top addiction treatment centres in Ontario, Canada. He utilizes the same approaches as "rehabs" do but in an outpatient, one to one environment. I have helped many clients overcome why they go back again and again to the destructive behaviour of gambling but can't seem to stay away from it. Greg is in recovery himself (30 years) and has been challenged with the why of addiction and why we use an external means to escape from our core issues. Contact him at greg@bipolar-addiction.com
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Gambling
Shanna Budzinsky
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
It can be hard to know where to begin when dealing with addiction because its roots can run deep into the fabric of our lives. When working with individuals who experience addictions, I first seek to understand and appreciate each person’s story and work to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where healing can begin. My own experiences with addiction and recovery have helped
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Gambling
Sierra Goldfinger
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
As a therapist, I know how challenging it can be to manage addiction. Addiction can impact the quality of our lives, our relationships, and our connection to ourselves. Therapy can provide a safe space to navigate addiction and explore what you wish for in relation to the substance or behaviour. Discussing the addiction can also provide us useful clues as to what roots the addiction, allowing us to navigate the core issue at hand and explore preferred coping strategies. Connect with me today for a free consultation to begin your healing journey.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Gambling
Ryta Marie Peschka
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
While gambling typically begins as recreational activity it can become habit forming and often develops addictive behaviors interfering with other areas of our lives, such as relationships, jobs, and finances. To increase awareness and insight into the reasons for using, I offer evidence-based treatment while providing you with options along the continuum of the Harm Reduction approach towards abstinence. We will explore any underlying emotional needs and relationships. By gaining insight to any ambivalent thoughts and feelings around changing patterns surrounding gambling I will support you in the setting and achieving of personal goals. Schedule a free consultation today.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Gambling
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Gambling can become a way to manage stress, escape painful emotions, seek excitement, or cope with difficult life circumstances. Over time, it can create secrecy, financial strain, shame, and relationship conflict. Therapy can help you understand triggers, interrupt harmful patterns, build coping strategies, and reconnect with your values and goals.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Gambling
Michelle Iacobucci
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Addiction is a multifaceted challenge, and understanding its roots is key to recovery. While I do not offer therapy sessions for addiction, we have several addiction specialists at Psychotherapy Collective who are available to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with you to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey. Visit our profiles at https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Gambling
Sarah Glinski
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying)
Addiction is a multifaceted challenge, and understanding its roots is key to recovery. While I do not offer therapy sessions for addiction, we have several addiction specialists at Psychotherapy Collective who are available to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with you to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey. Visit our profiles at https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Markham is one of the most ethnically Chinese cities in North America, with Chinese residents making up the largest share of the population and a significant South Asian minority, creating a therapy community with unusually strong demand for Mandarin-, Cantonese-, and Punjabi-speaking practitioners. The city is a major technology hub — home to Canadian headquarters for IBM, AMD, and dozens of other multinationals — generating consistent demand for therapists who work with high-performance workplace stress, burnout, and the particular identity pressures of first-generation professionals navigating career expectations between cultures. Markham Stouffville Hospital provides institutional mental health resources, while many residents also access care through the broader Toronto metro therapy ecosystem. Help-seeking stigma in some East Asian communities remains an important context for therapists, who often find themselves helping clients normalize therapy alongside the clinical work.
Gambling therapists in Markham, ON Statistics
Gambling therapists in Markham, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $191 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (65%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (65%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$191
Accept insurance
93%
Offer sliding scale
78%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 65% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 65% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 55% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 55% | Narrative Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 87% | Senior |
| 76% | Teen |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 45% | Men |
| 36% | Christian |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |
| 36% | Women |