Gambling therapists in Arlington, Virginia VA
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Gambling
Dr. Linda G. Ritchie, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, Certified Hypnotherapist
If you’re struggling with gambling, you may feel caught between the urge to keep going and the consequences that follow. You might tell yourself “this is the last time,” only to find the same pattern repeating—chasing losses, justifying decisions, or feeling a rush in the moment followed by regret, stress, or shame. Over time, it can begin to impact your finances, relationships, and how you feel about yourself.
I help clients understand and change the patterns that drive compulsive gambling at both the conscious and unconscious levels. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we identify and interrupt the thought patterns that fuel risk-taking, impulsivity, and rationalization. With clinical hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping), and NLP, we work more deeply to reduce urges, shift automatic behaviors, and create a stronger sense of internal control. I also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you tolerate urges without acting on them and make choices that align with your long-term goals and values.
What’s often missing isn’t awareness—you likely already see the impact gambling is having. What’s missing is a reliable way to manage urges in the moment and break the cycle before it starts again. Without that, the pull to gamble can feel automatic, even when you’re determined to stop.
The fact that you’re here suggests you’re ready for a different path. If you’re willing to approach this in a new way, I can help you regain control, reduce urges, and rebuild confidence in your ability to make decisions that support your future.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Arlington, VA
Online in Arlington, VA Virginia
Gambling
Cyndi Turner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Gambling addiction can have significant repercussions on your financial stability and personal relationships. Our therapy focuses on understanding the triggers of gambling behavior and developing strategies to break the cycle. By addressing underlying issues and building healthier coping mechanisms, we work towards reclaiming control over your life.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Arlington, VA
Online in Arlington, VA Virginia
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 Arlington, VA Virginia
Gambling
CBT Center
Psychologist, ABPP, A-CBT
Problem gambling can take over fast, and it often comes with a lot of shame. At The CBT Center, we work with patients to understand the patterns driving their gambling, build real strategies for change, and address the anxiety, depression, or other factors that tend to come along for the ride. We use evidence-based approaches including CBT and Motivational Interviewing, and we bring zero judgment to this work. You don't have to have it all figured out to start.
20 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA Virginia
Gambling
Dr. Rae Mazzei
Psychologist, PsyD
As a psychologist specializing in gambling addiction, I provide compassionate, evidence-based support to help you regain control over your life. Together, we’ll uncover the underlying factors driving your gambling behavior, develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward lasting recovery. My goal is to help you rebuild trust, restore balance, and create a fulfilling future free from the grip of gambling.
12 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Arlington is home to the Pentagon and a concentration of federal government, defense contracting, and intelligence community workers that gives it a distinctive therapy clientele — people who often cannot openly discuss their work, carry significant stress related to security clearances, and navigate the psychological weight of careers lived at the intersection of policy and national security. The county is one of the most educated and affluent in the United States, with a population that is generally comfortable seeking therapy and financially able to engage in longer-term work. Virginia Hospital Center and the broader Northern Virginia healthcare ecosystem provide institutional mental health resources alongside one of the most established private practice communities in the Washington DC metro area. Arlington's large Latinx population — concentrated in the Columbia Pike corridor — creates important demand for Spanish-speaking and culturally affirming therapists alongside the predominantly white-collar therapy clientele.
Gambling therapists in Arlington, Virginia Statistics
Gambling therapists in Arlington, Virginia average 19 years of experience and charge around $223 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Behavioral Therapy (67%), and Family Systems Therapy (56%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$223
Accept insurance
56%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 48% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 78% |
In Person and Online |
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| 22% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 67% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 56% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 56% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 44% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 72% | Senior |
| 61% | Teen |
| 50% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 56% | Military / Veterans |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Men |
| 44% | Jewish |