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The Therapist Spotlight
Finding someone who truly understands gambling is hard. We look for therapists in each state who know this problem well, so you don't have to explain how gambling works before getting help.
Spotlight · Illinois & Minnesota
Chris Beerman, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Chicago Addiction Therapy
In person in Logan Square, Chicago. Online throughout Illinois and Minnesota.
"I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and at the core, I treat addiction. I've spent eight years doing this work, in a hospital detox unit, a residential program, and since 2022 in my own practice, and gambling, sports betting, high-risk trading, and alcohol are the problems I know best."
"If you've been hiding what's going on, here is the main thing I want you to know: you won't have to explain how gambling works, or convince me it's a real problem, before we can get started."
You don't need to wait until gambling or drinking causes more damage before doing something about it.
Start with a free 15-minute conversation. Tell Chris what's been happening, and you'll work out together whether working together makes sense.
Find a gambling therapist in your state
One researched pick per state. This is a shortlist, not an official ranking. Always confirm licensure, availability and insurance when you call.
Alabama
Lance Woods
ICGC-I
North Carolina-based counselor who lists Alabama among the states he serves
Alaska
Brad Galvin
ICGC-II
Seattle-based, offers gambling therapy online to Alaska residents (Brief Therapy Works)
Telehealth
Arizona
Bobbe McGinley
ICGC-II
Phoenix. ACT Counseling & Education
Arkansas
Bill Wilson
ICGC-II
Little Rock
California
Suzanne Koch Eckenrode
LMFT, ICGC-II
Laguna Hills. Gambling recovery, family relationships and trauma
Colorado
Tammy Pope
ICGC-II
Lakewood. Choice Counseling & Recovery
Connecticut
Holly Savitsky
ICGC-II
Norwich. UCFS Bettor Choice program
Delaware
James M. Walsh, PhD
ICGC-II
Wilmington. James M. Walsh Pastoral Counseling
District of Columbia
Nzinga A. Lawrence
LPC, ICGC-I
Washington, D.C.
Florida
Damon Dye
LMHC, ICGC-II
Riverview / Tampa Bay. Triangle Resolutions
Georgia
Jenny McIver
ICGC-II
Douglas. Optimal Therapy Services
Hawaii
Nicholas Schumann, PsyD
Licensed psychologist
Honolulu
Idaho
Nancy Spitzer
LMFT, ICGC-I
Telehealth, licensed in Idaho
Telehealth
Illinois
Colleen Koncilja
LCSW, ICGC-II
Bartlett. Health and Healing Therapy
Indiana
Eric L. Davis
DSW, LCSW, LCAC
Indianapolis. Waypost Counseling
Iowa
Jessica Hartz
IADC, ICGC-II
Burlington. ADDS of Southeast Iowa
Kansas
Sue Wells
LCPC, LCAC
Overland Park. Wellspring Counseling
Kentucky
RonSonlyn Clark
ICGC-II
Owensboro
Louisiana
Angela Bramande
ICGC-I
Houma. Terrebonne Behavioral Health Center
Maine
ADEPT Gambling Treatment Network
Referral network
Connects Maine residents with approved gambling clinicians
Maryland
Deborah Haskins, PhD
LCPC
Baltimore area
Massachusetts
Robby Fuqua
LICSW, ICGC-I
Boston area and remote. Focus on gambling and sports betting
Telehealth
Michigan
Michael Mooney
ICGC-II
Roseville. Choices Counseling Center
Minnesota
Paul Mladnick
LADC
Forest Lake. Bridges and Pathways Counseling
Mississippi
James Broussard, PhD
Clinical psychologist
LeFleur Behavioral Health
Missouri
Jeremiah Weinstock, PhD
Psychologist
St. Louis. Small practice focused on gambling disorder
Montana
Lisa Hjelmstad
LCSW, LMFT, LAC
Billings. Wellness Possibilities
Nebraska
Carly Spring
LIMHP, LADC
Omaha. Blue Sky Counseling
Nevada
Rory Reid, PhD
ICGC-II
Las Vegas. Mental Health Counseling & Consulting
New Hampshire
George Bortnick, PhD
MLADC
Hampstead
New Jersey
Lorraine Barry
ICGC-II
East Brunswick. At Home Marital & Family Counseling, teletherapy too
Telehealth
New Mexico
Daniel Blackwood
ICGC-II
Albuquerque. The Evolution Group
New York
George Embiricos
LCSW
New York City. Healthier Connections
North Carolina
Jessica Auslander
LCMHC, LCAS, ICGC-II
Weddington. Professional Wellness Management
North Dakota
GamblerND
Treatment referral network
State-funded counseling listed as free
Ohio
Stephanie Gollner
LPCC-S, ICGC-II
Youngstown / Austintown. C&G Counseling
Oklahoma
Cody Shoemaker
ICGC-II
Del City. Life Recovery Services
Oregon
Oblio Stroyman
LMFT, CGAC-II, ICGC-II
Eugene. Relatable LLC
Pennsylvania
Jody Bechtold
LCSW, ICGC-II
Pittsburgh. The Better Institute
Rhode Island
Marty Madden
LCDP, NCGC-II
Warwick. Bridgemark
South Carolina
Jessica Auslander
LCMHC, LCAS, ICGC-II
North Carolina-based, serves South Carolina clients
Telehealth
South Dakota
Melanie Olson
ICGC-II
Canton. Keystone Treatment Center
Tennessee
Nancy Spitzer
LMFT, ICGC-I
Clarksville and telehealth
Telehealth
Texas
Carol Ann Maner
LCSW, ICGC-II
Houston. Gambling Clinic of Texas
Utah
Nancy Spitzer
LMFT, ICGC-I
Telehealth, licensed in Utah
Telehealth
Vermont
Gary Mitchell
LADC, ICGC-I
Hardwick. Gary Mitchell Counseling
Virginia
Tammy Muir
ICGC-II
Swords Creek. Gambling Recovery Counseling
Washington
Brad Galvin
ICGC-II
Seattle. Brief Therapy Works, in person and online
Telehealth
West Virginia
Buddy Dunkley Jr.
ICGC-I
Martinsburg. Courageous Journey
Wisconsin
Andrew J. Schreier
LPC, ICGC-II
Waukesha area
Wyoming
Kindbridge via the Wyoming Council
Referral program
Statewide online gambling therapy, advertised as free and confidential
Telehealth
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