Gambling therapists in Arlington, Virginia VA
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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
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
Dr. David Brooks
Psychologist, PhD,ABPP,ABN,EMDR Certified Therapist
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is used to counteract traumatic and otherwise upsetting life stimuli. Once upset has been addressed unwanted cravings such a gambling is addressed using EMDR therapy.
37 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA Virginia
Dr. Jeffrey Huttman
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in treating gambling and related difficulties. I utilize an eclectic blend of CBT, psychoeducation and relapse prevention to help guide those struggling to overcome this challenge.
23 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA Virginia
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 Arlington, VA Virginia
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 $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Behavioral Therapy (61%), and Psychoeducational Therapy (56%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
56%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
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| 28% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 61% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 56% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 50% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 56% | Teen |
| 44% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Military / Veterans |
| 44% | Christian |