Gambling Therapy

Do You Struggle With A Gambling Problem?

Do you impatiently wait until you can purchase your next lottery tickets or stop at the casino to play slots or table games again? Do you spend most of your time and hard earned money trying to trade stocks and speculate the stock market, only to lose money at the end of the day? Have you won a large sum of money while gambling and believe that you can continue to gamble to win again, only to feverishly spend money that you do not have? Perhaps you play poker at charity poker halls, believing that you are on your way to becoming a professional poker player. Do you attempt to find ways to gamble even when you do not have the money? Have you resorted to borrowing or stealing money to fund your gambling habits and vow to yourself that you will pay it back when you win again? Do you wish you could stop gambling in order to live a fulfilling, connected and financially secure life?

When you gamble, you may believe that the next big win is around the corner and your luck will soon change. When you are at work or spending time with loved ones, you may feel preoccupied by thoughts about gambling. Emotionally, you may go back and forth on your decision to quit gambling. Acting on your urges to gamble gives you temporary relief and excitement, but those feelings are often followed by devastating shame, guilt and worry. Even though you continue to promise yourself and your loved ones that you will never gamble again, you somehow find the opportunities to indulge in your expensive habits once again.

Gambling Is A Common And Devastating Addiction

Gambling is not a new activity. It was one of the earliest forms of entertainment in human history, with evidence dating back to 2300 BC in China. In the modern gaming industry, gambling has grown tenfold since the 1970s through casinos, lotteries, charity poker rooms, bingo halls and internet gambling. Gambling is seen everywhere – in the media and even walking down the street where our corner stores and gas stations sell state lottery tickets. These games may be harmless fun and entertainment for most people, but they can become a devastating problem with intense financial and personal consequences that harms all aspects of an individual’s life.

Gambling disorders can affect anyone. They affect men and women of all ages and do not distinguish between race, religion or social economic status. Some people struggle with gambling in secrecy for years before loved ones recognize the horrible consequences. For other gamblers, the problem comes on quickly and compulsively, as the addict tries to escape the emotional pain of daily life. These gamblers may often think to themselves, “If I could just win big, I would not have these problems.”

Find Relief From Your Compulsions With Gambling Addiction Treatment

During gambling addiction treatment, I can offer you a safe, non-judgmental environment in which we can work together to map out realistic goals to reclaim your life. You and I will develop a treatment plan that is unique to your personal situation and implement an outline for you to follow on a daily basis. This plan can help you limit your urges throughout your gambling addiction treatment until they are completely dissolved.

During gambling addiction treatment sessions, you will have the opportunity to learn more about addiction so you have a greater understanding of your emotions and gambling triggers. In addition, you and I will dig deeper into your thought patterns to understand how you rationalize your gambling habits and feed your addiction. Then, I will help you implement new positive ways to cope with stresses that typically lead you to crave gambling. Gambling addiction treatment can also offer you helpful financial management tips and strategies that are tailored to your personal needs.

If your gambling addiction has devastated your family, I also offer family sessions in which you all can work together to recover and rebuild your lives. During gambling addiction treatment for families, we will identify ways to get your finances back in order and stay on a stable path. In addition, family members will have the opportunity to get the support and help they need to overcome the betrayal and shock they may be experiencing as a consequence of your gambling. Your family and you can gain tools to learn how to live fulfilling lives.

No matter how gambling has destroyed your life, you have hope to change your life. With gambling addiction treatment, you do not need to be alone. We can work together to free yourself of your impulses and reconstruct your life.

I think I can benefit from gambling addiction treatment, but I still have a few questions and concerns…

I am unsure if I really need gambling addiction treatment.

If you join me for a proper evaluation of your circumstances, you will have the chance to understand whether your gambling habits pose a potential or current problem to you or your family. If treatment is the best option, I can then offer you the proper support, resources and a safe place you need to recover. You have nothing to lose by getting a gambling addiction evaluation. In fact, if you do have a problem, the sooner you seek treatment, the easier and more effective your recovery can be.

Now that my finances are affected, how can I get professional help?

I accept most major insurances. If you are worried about your finances, you and I will work out a program that is specifically attainable for you. By attending gambling addiction treatment, you can free yourself from your expensive habits that continue to put you in financial trouble.

Schedule An Appointment Today And Rebuild Your Life

If you suspect or know that you have gambling problem, do not hesitate to get help. By calling me at
(810) 964-5400 for an appointment today, I will answer all of your questions about the recovery process
and guide through the steps to take to gain your life back.