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Therapy for Gambling Addiction

At Guidepoint Clinic, we guide individuals through the challenges of compulsive gambling, offering the tools and support needed to regain control of your life.

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Is Gambling Addiction Therapy Right For Me?

Struggling with gambling can feel overwhelming — whether it’s betting on sports, visiting casinos, or playing online games of chance. What may start as an occasional pastime can gradually turn into a pattern that impacts finances, relationships, and mental well-being. Therapy may be able to help if If you’ve noticed any of the following:

Loss of Control

When gambling feels impossible to stop, even after deciding to cut back, it may be a sign of addiction. Therapy can help you regain control and make choices that align with your goals.

Financial Stress

Mounting debt, chasing losses, or relying on gambling as a source of income can create overwhelming financial pressure. Support can help you break the cycle and rebuild stability.

Strained Relationships

Problem gambling often impacts family, friends, and partners. Therapy provides a safe place to address the ripple effects and work toward repairing trust.

Emotional Distress

Shame, guilt, anxiety, or depression often accompany gambling problems. With the right support, you can learn healthier ways to cope with difficult emotions.

“You don’t gamble to win. You gamble so you can gamble the next day.”

– Bert Ambrose

Individual Therapy for Teens and Adults

We offer specialized gambling addiction therapy to both teens and adults in Ontario.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but help is just a call or click away. You don’t have to go through this alone—reach out when you’re ready.

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Common Questions

Gambling addiction therapy helps you understand and change patterns of gambling behaviour. It focuses on reducing harmful urges, addressing underlying causes, and building healthier coping strategies.

Anyone who struggles to control gambling, faces financial or relationship stress, or feels overwhelmed by urges can benefit from therapy.

We support clients dealing with sports betting, casinos, online gambling, lottery play, and other forms of betting.

Yes. Many people feel guilt, shame, or regret about gambling. Therapy provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to process these emotions.

While therapy is not financial counseling, it helps you understand gambling triggers and reduce harmful behaviours so you can work toward financial stability.

Yes. Your therapy is confidential, with the same protections as any mental health service. We only share information with your consent or as legally required.

Personalized Treatment Tailored Just For You.

Every person’s journey is unique, which is why we offer tailored treatment plans to meet your specific needs. Through one-on-one virtual therapy, our clinicians empower you to understand the root causes of your gambling behaviour. Together with your therapist, you will create a roadmap to recovery, focusing on your goals and helping you rediscover a life free from addiction.

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If not now, when?

Recovery begins with a single step. You deserve the chance to heal, rebuild, and thrive, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and take the first step toward overcoming gambling addiction.

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guidepoint clinicians that provide therapy for Gambling Addiction

  • Portrait of Ms. Jennifer Holt
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    Ms. Jennifer Holt

    M.Ed., CCC, RP
    Registered Psychotherapist
    Sees Clients in
    • NL
    • ·
    • ON

  • Portrait of Dr. Brian Pauls
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    Dr. Brian Pauls

    PhD, CPsych
    Clinical & Forensic Psychologist
    Sees Clients in
    • NL
    • ·
    • ON

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