Gambling therapists in Abilene, TX
Browse Gambling therapists in Abilene, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Sugar Land Counseling Center
Counselor/Therapist
Many psychological associates at Sugar Land Counseling Center help treat gambling and other addictions.
31 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX
Ben Livesay
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Gambling problems can sneak up on you quickly. What seemed like harmless and exciting entertainment can threaten your financial security, your emotional health, your marriage and family, your job, and even your life. Schedule with me today, so I can help you overcome the compulsion, repair the damage, and regain a sense of control and sanity.
7 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX (Online Only)
Kingdom Dwelling Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
KDCC counselors provide a supportive environment where individuals can explore the underlying emotional and psychological factors driving gambling behavior. Helping individuals develop healthier coping strategies, identify triggers, and set realistic goals for recovery. A counselor can provide positive accountability and encourage the building of a supportive network, ultimately leading to improved well-being and a more balanced life.
7 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX
Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, MS HSc, MA, LMHC, LPC
Gambling can become a way to cope with stress, emotional pain, or unmet needs. I help clients explore the underlying patterns and emotions driving this behavior, rather than focusing only on the habit itself. Together, we build healthier coping strategies, self-awareness, and a more balanced, purposeful life.
26 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX (Online Only)
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
I can help you break free from gambling. We look at your triggers and solve them and set a new habit instead of gambling.
17 Years Experience
Online in Abilene, TX (Online Only)
Abilene is a West Texas city home to Dyess Air Force Base—host of a B-1 Lancer bomber wing—as well as three Christian universities: Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene Christian University, and McMurry University, giving the city a distinctive identity anchored by military service and faith-based education. The strong evangelical Christian cultural context shapes how mental health is discussed and accessed in the community, with many residents preferring faith-integrated therapy or pastoral counseling as a primary mode of support. Military and veteran mental health needs—particularly trauma, PTSD, and family stress—are a significant part of the Abilene therapy landscape, and the city's position in remote West Texas means that access to specialist care can require telehealth or significant travel. Common therapy concerns include faith and mental health, military service and transition stress, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of living in a close-knit, religiously conservative community in an isolated regional city.
Gambling therapists in Abilene, TX Statistics
Gambling therapists in Abilene, TX average 19 years of experience and charge around $189 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Behavioral Therapy (58%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (50%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$189
Accept insurance
63%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Male |
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| 44% |
Female |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 46% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 33% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Men |
| 54% | Christian |
| 54% | Women |
| 50% | Military / Veterans |
| 42% | Hispanic / Latino |