Gambling therapists in Socastee, SC
Browse Gambling therapists in Socastee, South Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Gambling
Aria Fraser
Hypnotherapist, Certified Rapid Transformational Therapist
Gambling habits and addictions are usually not really about getting money, but the thrill and the rush of feel-good chemicals the brain makes when the person scores a win. Gambling is usually driven by a deep need to feel enough or feel alive, and to fill an emptiness that arises from not feeling enough or having enough. The origin is often from a belief that was unknowingly formed early in life that the person wasn't good enough somehow, and this drives the behavior to fill that need. Rapid Transformational Therapy helps to find the root cause of the beliefs, then interrupt and release them, while creating new pathways in the brain that create effective change away from the unwanted behavior. Then, beneficial beliefs and visualizations are 'installed' at the subconscious level to replace them, along with ongoing support after the session.
0 Years Experience
Online in Socastee, SC (Online Only)
Gambling
Dina Hijazi
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
Struggles with gambling can affect not just finances, but self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. I provide a supportive, judgment-free environment to help individuals understand the emotional and behavioral drivers behind compulsive gambling. Using evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), relapse prevention strategies, and emotional regulation tools, we work together to regain control, rebuild trust, and create healthier coping mechanisms. Recovery is possible—with the right support, change can start today.
35 Years Experience
Online in Socastee, SC
Gambling
Guy J Iacono
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Gambling problems rarely start as problems. They often begin as entertainment, a way to unwind, a rush that offers relief from stress or boredom or something harder to name. Over time, for some people, it shifts. The losses get harder to walk away from, the urge to chase them grows stronger, and what started as recreation starts costing real things: money, relationships, trust, and self-respect.
Problem gambling is one of the more isolating struggles a person can face. The shame around it tends to run deep, and the secrecy that develops around it can make everything worse. Most people dealing with it have already tried to stop or cut back on their own. The fact that it keeps happening is not a matter of willpower. It is a pattern with real psychological and behavioral roots that responds well to focused, structured treatment.
In our work together, we look honestly at the role gambling has played, what has been driving it, and what has made it difficult to stop. We build concrete strategies for managing urges, address the underlying stress, anxiety, or emotional patterns that feed the behavior, and work on repairing the areas of life that have taken the hit.
My approach is direct and nonjudgmental. I have worked with people navigating substance misuse and behavioral patterns for over a decade and understand how these cycles work and what it actually takes to break them.
If gambling has become something you are managing in secret or something that has started to cost you more than you want to admit, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
10 Years Experience
Online in Socastee, SC
Gambling
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LMHC, LCPC, LPC
Rocker Health has experienced and competent staff to deal with these issues.
15 Years Experience
Online in Socastee, SC
Gambling
Arroyo Psychological Services
Psychologist
We support individuals seeking to understand and change gambling behaviors that have disrupted their lives. Therapy focuses on identifying triggers, strengthening self-control, and rebuilding relationships and financial stability.
9 Years Experience
Online in Socastee, SC
Gambling therapists in Socastee, SC Statistics
Gambling therapists in Socastee, SC average 16 years of experience and charge around $226 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Behavioral Therapy (47%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (47%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$226
Accept insurance
63%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Female |
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| 39% |
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
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 47% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Senior |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Men |
| 58% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Military / Veterans |
| 47% | Christian |